Originally Posted by Hanzo

Thanks so much! I'll definitely bear this in mind as I can't live without fast connections!! I've an online crafty shop business so rely heavily on internet access. Although you got me thinking with farm eggs now....

Originally Posted by confused_uk

We moved to NS 3 months ago & are still trying to figure out what we want to do in terms of starting a business.

Originally Posted by BristolUK

A counselling service for people affected by the 'brutal' winters?

Originally Posted by confused_uk

One thing to keep in mind is that internet shopping is not as big as it is in the UK, I think because shipping costs & an unreliable post service make it not worth doing for most. I wanted to buy something from the other side of the country last month, the item was $5 & they wanted $40 for the shipping , needless to say I chose not to make a purchase. Even the big chain stores tend to have lousy websites, presumably because not a lot of people use them.

We moved to NS 3 months ago & are still trying to figure out what we want to do in terms of starting a business.

Originally Posted by Jsmth321

The shipping charges in Canada can be insane, I live near the border and find most of the time even with the poor exchange rate with the USD, that its cheaper and faster to just order from the US and cross and pick it up at a parcel receiver.

Order something from Montreal, takes 7-10 days to get to BC, order from eastern US to Washington state, 2-3 days and usually free shipping.

Originally Posted by Jsmth321

The shipping charges in Canada can be insane

Originally Posted by Stinkypup

I think, at a push and if I could be bothered, given the long rundowns that you give us all, that we could actually fairly accurately document your life since the post war period, including at least first degree relatives. We all know that your family members have moved out east and virtually know your timetable of visiting them , both too and from.

You clearly disregard the Howefamily comments despite them PERSONALLY living there. That is I feel a tad ill-advised and rude. I have previously had this "discussion " with you on more than one occasion. Age on this earth does not mean that you automatically know better/ more than everyone else.
Jeez.... This is just like an episode of Groundhog Day but there again I find Bill Murray quite amusing. Please consider that other people on this forum actually sometimes know more than you. You live in Vancouver, a long long long way away from the place which is being discussed.

Originally Posted by Hanzo

Yes, I've heard your region does have better weather but not been yet! I think as Brits we just get on with it regardless! Weather isn't my main concern, hopefully I'll get to work in travel again (currently work for tour operator in the U.K.) so I can fly to more exotic places for holidays.

Anyone here work from home? I'm looking into baking as a part time hobby/business but unsure what regulations require when using home kitchen. I know it differs from provinces but can't seem to get much clear info yet.

Originally Posted by Shirtback

I don't think anyone's answered this yet: here's a link with contacts for further info:
https://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/nse/paal006.asp

Depending on what you intend to bake, & where/how you intend to sell the baked products, permit & facilities standards & requirements may vary.

Originally Posted by Hanzo

I'm intending to make celebration cakes so will involve milk products etc which I believe will have stricter rules requiring separate kitchen and inspection etc.

Originally Posted by christmasoompa

I'm intrigued, as somebody that owns a cake related business, why does celebration cakes = milk products, what is it you put in them?

Originally Posted by Hanzo

Sorry, I mean it is cakes in general..as it involves use of dairy products such as eggs and milk/ cream etc. I think because of this, I need to have separate kitchen.

Originally Posted by Hanzo

Thanks! I did check this link out but difficult to get full details as it is never black and white! I'm intending to make celebration cakes so will involve milk products etc which I believe will have stricter rules requiring separate kitchen and inspection etc. I think many come across this issue which makes renting commercial kitchen an easier option.

Originally Posted by Hanzo

Shame the recent posts got deleted, I'll have to PM poster instead...
Yes it is 3 months old thread but just a quick update!

We've received out PR card now, hubby will be moving out in Jun first while I carry on working till Aug. Hopefully he'll get most things sorted then.

Dogs still an issue in terms of moving due to their breed and nature...still no solution as yet.

The latest is we're thinking to open a dog kennel business but cannot find any regulations or permits required for this..we're looking at properties with lots of land (isn't hard in NS!) but unsure regulations on building permission for this kind of business...does anyone know where to start checking? Would policy be different by each county?

We're excited and a little worry about the uncertainty but sure is the right time to leave..things just don't seem to get better here!