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There is a specific kind of Island madness that involves driving 160 km just to save five cents on a litre of gas and buy a year's supply of granola bars. It’s the Moncton COSTCO Run—a pilgrimage of necessity. Or is it?For years, we’ve been fed a steady diet of "They're coming to Charlottetown" and "I heard they bought land in Cornwall." But behind the rumours is a fascinating look at the facts, how Islanders shop, how we’re perceived by big-box giants, and the skepticism we wear like a Kirkland winter coat. Check out this weeks episode of "Hello PEI"
By Mike MontagueThere is a specific kind of Island madness that involves driving 160 km just to save five cents on a litre of gas and buy a year's supply of granola bars. It’s the Moncton COSTCO Run—a pilgrimage of necessity. Or is it?For years, we’ve been fed a steady diet of "They're coming to Charlottetown" and "I heard they bought land in Cornwall." But behind the rumours is a fascinating look at the facts, how Islanders shop, how we’re perceived by big-box giants, and the skepticism we wear like a Kirkland winter coat. Check out this weeks episode of "Hello PEI"