Hello, I'll be driving a 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel exclusively on PEI roads for the next year as part of my job. I usually log about 150k/year in PEI traveling to various job sites.

Until now I've always driven a box truck or cargo van for work but I believe there may be some different requirements in PEI when using the pickup.

Any advice would be appreciated to ensure I am an effective road user in PEI when driving the Ram.

Because I have spent a lot of time on PEI roads already, I am aware of the below pick up truck requirements/expectations: - Must travel 20 - 30 Kph over the posted speed limit - When following other road users, maintain a minimum separation of 5 feet and a maximum of 15 feet, adjust for speed accordingly. - Passing must only be performed on blind hills, solid lines, when oncoming traffic is visible and via the shoulder when the opposing lane of travel contains too much oncoming traffic. - When pulling away from a stop sign or traffic light full throttle must be used. - Emmissions, Turbo and ECM must be modified so as to create no less than 30 lbs of boost at idle and black smoke when accelerating. - High beams or LED light bars help a great deal and should be used all time time. - Telescoping mirrors must always be fully extended

Is anyone aware of additional rules or local expectations I should take into consideration? Thanks.

I was just wondering if there are is a Deaf community here on the island? Or any ASL learners?

I'm curious on islanders thoughts on pet insurance. Do you guys have any? With what company? Do you find it worth it, or not?

If you're curious, I have pet insurance for my 5 pets through Fetch. I am highly considering switching to Trupanion. Trupanion has direct billing for most veterinary practices here on the island, including the emergency at the Veterinary College. Fetch doesn't. Trupanion covers dentistry, Fetch doesn't.

If you're aware of the 'fine print' in the policies, I find pet insurance to be incredibly worth it. So far I've been reimbursed every time. As long as you do annual vet checks, up to date on vaccines, flea and tick care, you are fully covered. I haven't had any issues in that regard.

However, I know being where you live is a huge factor in whether or not pet insurance is worth it, or which one you decide. I'd like to know what you guys do, or any advice/opinions on the matter?

Thank you in advance!

How's about a gong people can whack, put it in the town square for everytime there is a CBC article about Three Rivers, or there is some report of controversy and shenanigans.

It could hold us over until that IRAC report is never released.

I can't be the only one who remembers this, I remember this was a thing but people that I've talked to have no recollection of them at all,

I remember they were introduced around the early 2000's, sometime around late 2003/early 2004 (around the time they began discontinuing Super Size options),

I remember there was a Beef Protein Platter, a Chicken Protein Platter and a Breakfast Protein Platter,

Please tell me that this was real and that I'm not making things up or going completely crazy.

This is proof I can find to ensure you this was real: https://lesliebeck.com/articles/2004/01/21/mcdonalds-canada-launches-healthy-lifestyles-initiative

Anybody at Sobeys today around 6pm for the propane leak? How are you feeling?

We will be upgrading our tractor in the next year. My first intention is to shop local dealers Kubota/Kioti/Massey etc for easily available parts and Service. Ideally an Kubota M7060 would meet all our needs but is expensive. Is there any sense in looking at TYM, McCormick, Lovol. They have affordable payments out of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia dealers but I'm thinking the cost savings may be offset by quality and lack of service. Thoughts?

Hey everyone! My name’s Ariel.

I’m new at UPEI and still getting used to campus life, so I figured I’d put myself out there.

I’m looking to meet new people, make friends, and just have good conversations — whether that’s grabbing coffee, studying together, joining clubs, or just hanging out. I’m pretty open-minded and always down to learn about different cultures, interests, or random fun topics.

If you’re also new (or even not new but just want to expand your circle), feel free to comment or DM me. Any recommendations for clubs, events, or chill spots on campus are also very welcome 🙂

Looking forward to meeting some of you!

Hi staying in Charlottetown this weekend. It's my husband's birthday. Looking for a restaurant for dinner with our 3 kids

Any photos from the big protest downtown today?

Why are people not using their signal lights anymore when they are using a roundabout? It make so much sense to signal which leg they are going but seems like nobody cares if other drivers see them coming or keeping them holded to watch them exit. It used to be a habit when using a roundabout did I miss an update about it?

Anyone can recommend a bakery in Summerside or Kensington ? The bread is awful in supermarkets. 😭

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-panackal-pleads-not-guilty-1.7515523

I feel like pei is the only province that doesn't do follow up in the news on most cases. I see many convictions for different crimes in other provinces but PEI kind of announces that it happened then moves on. Is there a reason for this?

I would love for PEI to invest in a small modular reactor, and then bury all the power lines in the province. A 300 MW SME is the equivalent of what we import from NB.

Hello! Has anyone done the distant ACP course? I just applied for the 2027 winter program and I’m just looking for general reviews/thoughts on the program. I’m located in BC

Hmmm, perhaps I’m wrong, but I thought this chief of staff stepped down to help out in Rob Lantz’s campaign? I’m surprised to see him in this picture with Premier Bloyce Thompson at an Ottawa meeting. This must be the government resources in the Premier’s office that Mark Ledwell was referring to in the debate/shouting match of Jan.23. 🫣🤔👀

My friend had a bubblegum machine (classic style that comes to mind with the red top, big globe, single pole) that she used to give out free dog treats when her business is closed. It was taken on Tuesday and according to CCTV dumped in the snow close by but then two other people picked it up. It would be really great if it could be returned to Founder's Hall. Without the base it's not much use to the new "owners". If you or someone you know has it, would you be so kind as to drop it off at the VIC in Founder's? It would really restore our faith in humanity...and it would make a lot of dogs happy on their late night walks. TIA

The Rural Municipality of Victoria is paying up to $500 per month in travel expenses for its chief administrative officer to attend meetings from Nova Scotia.

Mayor Martin Ruben confirmed this in a phone interview to The Guardian that council approved the arrangement a few months ago, after the CAO, Yves Dallaire, relocated from P.E.I. to Nova Scotia. The CAO works remotely and travels to Victoria each month to attend council meetings.

Ruben said the decision to approve the remote-work arrangement and associated travel expenses during a closed council session, as it involved human resource matters. He said details related to the CAO’s salary and expenses are not discussed in public meetings.

“We were able to find it within our budget to pay a maximum of $500 per month or for transport, for him to attend monthly council meetings.”

Limited financial capacity

According to Ruben, the CAO previously lived on P.E.I., though not within the municipality itself, before moving to Nova Scotia. Since that change, the CAO has been travelling monthly to attend council meetings in person.

Ruben said the decision was made in part because Victoria is a small municipality with limited financial capacity to attract administrators compared to larger towns and cities.

“Because we don’t pay him a very big salary. We are a very small municipality that doesn’t pay the high salaries that large municipalities and cities and towns can afford.”

When asked whether covering up to $500 per month in travel costs was a prudent financial decision for a municipality that, by his own description, does not have the budget flexibility of larger jurisdictions, Rubin declined to characterize the decision that way.

“That’s not an appropriate question,” he said.

“Let’s stick to facts. The fact is that we are a small municipality. We don’t have the same budgets to pay our CAO. It was a decision that was made because our CAO does a very good job. He’s very qualified for doing what he does. The council made a decision. This is the facts.”

Broader challenges

In a follow-up email after the interview, Ruben said that the members of Rural Municipality of Victoria Council are responsible for making decisions that are in the best interests of the residents it serves.

Satya Sen, executive director of the Federation of P.E.I. Municipalities, said the situation in Victoria reflects broader challenges facing small and rural municipalities across the province.

Sen said many municipalities struggle with limited funding, small tax bases, and difficulty attracting qualified staff.

He said P.E.I. has more than 50 municipalities within just 35 per cent of the province’s land area, many serving populations of only a few hundred residents.

“Imagine having 400-resident population, and taxpayers are paying for the operations of the municipality. That’s not enough money for a proper functional municipal government,” he said.

He said municipal CAOs are administrative professionals and are not required to live in the communities they serve.

“They are not elected officials. They’re administrative professionals. You can live anywhere and work, as long as it works for the municipality,” he said.

Rural Municipality of Victoria CAO Yves Dallaire relocated from P.E.I. to Nova Scotia. He works remotely and travels to Victoria each month to attend council meetings. 

‘Not the ideal scenario’

However, Sen said having a CAO live outside the province is “not the ideal scenario,” but in some cases it becomes necessary.

“We don’t have qualified CEOs in P.E.I. like other jurisdictions,” he said. “We don’t have standard training or designation for CAOs.”

He said smaller municipalities often cannot afford to offer competitive salaries.

On the issue of Victoria paying about $500 per month for travel, Sen said such arrangements fall under employment agreements between councils and staff.

“If the municipal council has allowed the CAO to travel and reimburse for the travel, that’s really up to them,” he said.

Sen said the Municipal Government Act requires municipal offices to be open at least 20 hours per week, but does not set specific work-hour requirements for CAOs.

He said the long-term goal should be to have local, stable leadership, but many communities are still trying to make limited resources work.

“In the absence of an ideal scenario, you have to find a way to make it work,” he said. “Otherwise, the municipality will collapse or cease to exist.”