Moving to Newfoundland & Labrador
Feb 22nd 2017, 7:37 pm
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Moving to Newfoundland & Labrador
Hi There!
Just wanted to introduce myself and say what a great forum this is. I am currently going through the family class immigration process (my wife is Canadian) and I hope to be able to land in April/May.
I'm going to be living in St. John's, Newfoundland, so if there are any ex-pats that want to say hi and have a beer when I move then let me know!
Cheers,
Scott
Just wanted to introduce myself and say what a great forum this is. I am currently going through the family class immigration process (my wife is Canadian) and I hope to be able to land in April/May.
I'm going to be living in St. John's, Newfoundland, so if there are any ex-pats that want to say hi and have a beer when I move then let me know!
Cheers,
Scott
Feb 22nd 2017, 9:38 pm
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Re: Moving to Newfoundland & Labrador
A very big Welcome 
to British Expats Scott!
How very exciting. We do have a couple of posters from around there who I am sure will be along to say Hello, and I'm sure would be happy to help if you have any questions.
Very best of luck
to British Expats Scott!How very exciting. We do have a couple of posters from around there who I am sure will be along to say Hello, and I'm sure would be happy to help if you have any questions.
Very best of luck
Feb 22nd 2017, 11:53 pm
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Re: Moving to Newfoundland & Labrador
<Thats my cue...>
I've lived in (or near) St John's for the past 12 years or so and I'm also here because my wife is Canadian. (Actually she's a Newfoundlander first and a Canadian second...). Anything I can do to help just shout.
Beer is expensive here. $7+ a pint. Just so you know.
I've lived in (or near) St John's for the past 12 years or so and I'm also here because my wife is Canadian. (Actually she's a Newfoundlander first and a Canadian second...). Anything I can do to help just shout.
Beer is expensive here. $7+ a pint. Just so you know.
Feb 23rd 2017, 12:00 am
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Re: Moving to Newfoundland & Labrador
Oh, I know all about the price of beer 
I've been to the island on 4 previous occasions over the past few years. And I certainly know about being a Newfoundlander first and a Canadian second!
Thanks for the offer of assistance, I'll let you know if I can think of anything.
Scott
I've been to the island on 4 previous occasions over the past few years. And I certainly know about being a Newfoundlander first and a Canadian second! Thanks for the offer of assistance, I'll let you know if I can think of anything.
Scott
Feb 23rd 2017, 12:07 am
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Re: Moving to Newfoundland & Labrador
Oh, I know all about the price of beer I've been to the island on 4 previous occasions over the past few years. And I certainly know about being a Newfoundlander first and a Canadian second!
Thanks for the offer of assistance, I'll let you know if I can think of anything.
Scott
I've been to the island on 4 previous occasions over the past few years. And I certainly know about being a Newfoundlander first and a Canadian second! Thanks for the offer of assistance, I'll let you know if I can think of anything.
Scott
Once you've posted three times, you can then send PM's if you wish.
Cheers
AX
Feb 23rd 2017, 12:12 am
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Re: Moving to Newfoundland & Labrador
sohasyoualreddylernedtufpseeklikesanewfie........
Sorry - being humorous! Visited NL a couple of years ago and loved St John's, George Street and Great Big Sea!!!
Sorry - being humorous! Visited NL a couple of years ago and loved St John's, George Street and Great Big Sea!!!
Feb 23rd 2017, 12:19 am
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Feb 23rd 2017, 12:34 am
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Re: Moving to Newfoundland & Labrador
Not got anything concrete yet. I'm a software developer. Just exploring a few different options at the minute.
What do you do?
What do you do?
Feb 23rd 2017, 12:59 am
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Re: Moving to Newfoundland & Labrador
If you don't have it already www.careerbeacon.com is a useful regional jobs website. Plus LinkedIn of course.
Be aware that the provincial economy is somewhat in the crapper at the moment. Downturn in oil and gas being the main driver plus an illjudged and worse managed hydro project that we and our children will pay for. Taxes are up, Govt has just laid off 300 managers & the axe will fall on unionised employees soon.
Good thing for the new immigrant is that house prices - which have grown considerably in the past decade are now in decline. Rental prices similarly.
Feb 23rd 2017, 3:29 am
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Re: Moving to Newfoundland & Labrador
Yeah a friend of mine got laid off yesterday. Not good.
I'm really looking forward to being able to actually afford to buy a house!! (with land!!)
I'm really looking forward to being able to actually afford to buy a house!! (with land!!)
Mar 5th 2017, 6:55 am
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Re: Moving to Newfoundland & Labrador
Hey Scott
We'll all keep our fingers crossed for your arrival in April/May, and meeting you for a beer!
As for the price of beer, there is a decent store where you can get all the things you need to brew your own... I've got a Belgian Trippel on the go that should be ready to bottle next week
We'll all keep our fingers crossed for your arrival in April/May, and meeting you for a beer!
As for the price of beer, there is a decent store where you can get all the things you need to brew your own... I've got a Belgian Trippel on the go that should be ready to bottle next week
Mar 5th 2017, 7:29 pm
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Re: Moving to Newfoundland & Labrador
Beer sounds good! I think I have a gift card for a shop somewhere in St. John's that sells all of the equipment you need to brew. Once I get settled and get a shed then I'm going to be right on it...
