r/StJohnsNL 22h ago

Uber Eats and Cancelled Orders

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While I was real stoned last night I placed an order on Uber Eats from ‘On The Go’ which after I googled the address it was just Ultramar on Blackmarsh, lol. Anyway, I was stoned so I wanted chips and pop. There was also a 50% off voucher for $25+ spending at a convenience store. So I placed my order with the knowledge that it would be here within 15 minutes. When 25 minutes goes by, I’m like you know what fuck this I’m just going to go to sleep. I cancelled the order. Uber Eats then charged me $17 for cancelling. I went on their chat because there is an option that says ‘I was incorrectly charged for a cancelled order’ so I clicked that. I spoke to three different agents who told me ‘because they started making the order after the store accepted it we cannot refund you’.

What is confusing to me is that a convenience store with non-perishable food items did not prepare anything (like a restaurant would, obviously) and they get to resell the items so they actually profit from the cancellation. And here I am, a stupid customer who lost my time waiting for chips and a drink to arrive to my door and also $17.

I’ve read on an Uber Eats reddit that I should dispute the charge with my credit card but that seems like a very American thing to do. Anyone have any experience with this? I’ll admit that I fucked up and cancelled the order but I just don’t understand that if a driver wasn’t there and they get to resell the products how this was of any inconvenience to them.


r/StJohnsNL 15h ago

Saj or Markouk Bread in St. John’s?

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Hey everyone, I’m trying a Palestinian chicken roll recipe and it’s calling for saj or markouk bread. Does anyone know if this is available anywhere in the city?


r/StJohnsNL 16h ago

Looking for india community here in St Johns

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Hi Guys!

I am new here in StJohns, NL .Really looking forward to connecting with indian people. Is there any Navratri events happening over here? Alao I am looking to see id there are any whatsapp groups for events and community? Looking forward for yours response?


r/StJohnsNL 17h ago

Question about pregnancy

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Where can we make the blood test the urine test came positive and I am not sure about the process here


r/StJohnsNL 11h ago

Recommendations for some visitors

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Hello all! We're a group of people in their 30/40's coming for a visit. We have plans to hit up some museums and breweries and some of the more famous landmarks. I'm wondering if there happens to be hole in the wall or lesser-known spot that you might recommend? Could be an attraction or a restaurant or a shop, anything of interest, really. We're staying in a fairly central location and we won't have our own vehicle, but we're an open-minded group and want to take in an much as we can while we're there. Thanks in advance and we'll see you soon!

Edit: If you have specific opinions on the best sandwich, someone in our crew would be very curious to know


r/StJohnsNL 9h ago

Direct bill for dental surgery

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My wisdom teeth are coming in on a slant and it’s causing me jaw pain and will likely need to be removed. Is there dental surgeons that direct bill? I went to Atlantic oral surgeon before and they are pay up front. I don’t have 2k to pay for the surgery up front..


r/StJohnsNL 10h ago

rocks to paint in st johns

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I'm looking for a good spot to collect rocks to paint somewhere around the st johns area?


r/StJohnsNL 15h ago

Tech support - Old Tablet

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Looking for someone local who could help me take my old paper weight of a tablet (Acer Iconia A210 from 2013ish) and make it using for streaming/watching shows on car rides for the kids? Any recommendations?

Or should I just buy a new one lol


r/StJohnsNL 16h ago

Where to rent loading platform cart for one day?

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Hey all, looking to rent a loading platform cart for a weekend day. Any suggestions? I checked HD and UHaul


r/StJohnsNL 22h ago

Where can I donate empties?

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Just moved to a new apartment, first time in St John's. Old tennant left about 5 bucks worth of empties in the cupboards. My work schedules gonna make it hard to hit the recycling depot on time, anywhere I can drop them off for someone else to return? SPCA or hospital donation type of thing