I loves Newfoundland but you're gilding the lily here; what about the persistent problem of oxycontin abuse by the unemployed, doesn't that involve crime?

I was obviously in the wrong part of the province.

I guess you'll always get an amount of undesirable element everywhere you go.

The key thing is, even with the crime you mention and I am sure there is other stuff going on, it ain't as bad as the UK!

Maritimes has a mild climate ?!?!?!?? Let me know when that starts will you.

August?

Hi Andrea, how are you getting on with your research,
let us know if we can help

cheers sue

Go for it.. the maritimes are beautiful though NS does bare the brunt of the Atlantic on the south side. Property is by far the cheapest, though there is an expected boom in property prices predicted, similar to what has happened in the Praires, so dont hang about. 60k in pounds would get you a three bedroom house with a basement. The further you live from town the cheaper your council tax (equivilant) is. The variation is huge a large house in a good area in Halifax could be $3000 a year, where an acreage (house in the countryside) could be as little as $500. Very relevent if your a working man as wages are much lower than say Alberta, but then again its much cheaper.

As for the cost of living , for what you earn supermarket shopping is more expensive in my opinion and there is not quite the variety of tesco and sainsburys, although Safeway, Atlantic superstore and my favourite Sobeys are good. Meat is cheaper though things like chocolate sweets chewing gum are more expensive. Despite what youve read, second hand cars are far dearer for older models because there are far fewer, And with comparative wages new cars arent cheap.Gas(petrol) is about half the cost although most cars are not as economical as european ones. Mini vans and( pick up) trucks are sub twenty MPG.Car insurance varies greatly , depending on the vehical , though there are not the punitive policys on young drivers .You will see teenagers driving 6 litre trucks, though they have introduced some kerfew clauses for youngsters, i.e. not after 10pm, you will get a cheaper quote.Utilites(gas and electric) are expensive, get a wood burning stove , wood is an abundance, they'll heat a house too. Water tends to be mainly from wells, so no water bill, though you may need to buy water softener.My advice, go for a holiday in WINTER and SUMMER...good luck