Interested in relocating to Nova Scotia from Okotoks Alberta
May 1st 2011, 1:04 pm
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Re: Interested in relocating to Nova Scotia from Okotoks Alberta
This is not the main theme of this thread but it is related. So, the public debt in Nova Scotia currently stands at $13.01 billion. $130 million is a drop in the bucket and would hardly pay off the debt. It is, though, a step in the right direction. For some background: http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080429004
Bear in mind that our population is less than one million people. Each Nova Scotian owes $13,072 in federal and provincial debt alone, one of the highest per capita debts of all the provinces and territories. In comparison, British per capita government debt is currently reported to be around $23,182. I know where I would rather be.
Bear in mind that our population is less than one million people. Each Nova Scotian owes $13,072 in federal and provincial debt alone, one of the highest per capita debts of all the provinces and territories. In comparison, British per capita government debt is currently reported to be around $23,182. I know where I would rather be.
May 1st 2011, 1:20 pm
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Re: Interested in relocating to Nova Scotia from Okotoks Alberta
No wonder the tax in NS is so high!
May 4th 2011, 12:28 am
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Re: Interested in relocating to Nova Scotia from Okotoks Alberta
There may have been a provincial budgetary surplus last year, as described, but that was likely a one off aberration. The province, like others, has a huge public debt that will take decades to pay down, if ever. Having said that, you won't find a better place to live and raise a family. The people are amazingly friendly. If you can settle here as a Brit, you will have it made.
Jobs are available and rates are rising, but taxes are high.
Winters are lighter than most. Halifax ok, as are a few other places but as always depends on what you want.
Loads of trees and lakes, so a house on a lake for $150k is not difficult.
Hardest thing to get in Nova Scotia is a decision, but if you lead well you can achieve most of the time.
June and Mark Spindloe, the oracles of relocation Nova Scotia can answer any questions, nothing seems to stump them.
May 4th 2011, 4:35 pm
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Re: Interested in relocating to Nova Scotia from Okotoks Alberta
We have been living in Alberta now for nearly 3 years and have enjoyed some of it, but now more and more we are thinking that maybe we have settled in the wrong province as there is such a lot we miss and we have always wanted to live by the sea. We went to Kelowna last year and fell in love with it but unfortunately found it too expensive, but it did make us think.
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May 4th 2011, 8:20 pm
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Re: Interested in relocating to Nova Scotia from Okotoks Alberta
It is not just a body of water there are many factors and Kelowna just put things into prospective for us that maybe we are not truly settled in the province we are currently living. I really do appreciate all the advice and helpful tips people have generously given. Now I think it is a case for us to research and look into it more deeply before making a rash decision, as we both have jobs, children who are settled in their school etc. 
May 4th 2011, 9:53 pm
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Re: Interested in relocating to Nova Scotia from Okotoks Alberta
Hi Amarden,
I know exactly how you feel, I think personally I have tried to like Calgary rather than actually liking it, as you know I have looked at certain career paths but the thought of staying here just doesn't weigh up for me.
Luckily a poster on here has alerted me to a job possibility in NS, which career wise seems right up my street. I will be flying across later in the month to check it out, if there is anything I can do for you whilst I am there let me know.
Gary
I know exactly how you feel, I think personally I have tried to like Calgary rather than actually liking it, as you know I have looked at certain career paths but the thought of staying here just doesn't weigh up for me.
Luckily a poster on here has alerted me to a job possibility in NS, which career wise seems right up my street. I will be flying across later in the month to check it out, if there is anything I can do for you whilst I am there let me know.
Gary
