Halifax Nova Scotia has Changed! Canada's Crazy Cost of Living in 2023 🇨🇦
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ค. 2024
- We're back in our home city of Halifax! In this video we're talking about how Halifax has changed since the last time we were here (a year ago). We make our way though downtown Halifax and talk about all sorts of things that have changed (or not), from cost of living/prices to infrastructure to transit and community. We also talk about health care, the weather and our favourite topic, the food!
As we visit the city for a couple of days we also give you a tour of the amazing hotel we're staying The Prince George (one of our favourite hotels in downtown Halifax). We also eat at their restaurant Gio, which has some of the best upscale food in the city.
More about the Prince George Hotel: www.princegeorgehotel.com/
More about Gio: www.giohalifax.com/
#Halifax #NovaScotia #downtownHalifax #halifaxwaterfront
0:00 Halifax has Changed
1:29 Canada's Cost of Living
3:30 Halifax Growing Pains
5:07 Halifax Transit System
5:57 The Prince George Hotel
8:20 Our Condo
8:55 Community Feel
10:25 The Nicest People
11:38 Doctors & Healthcare Crisis
12:49 The Weather
14:48 Dinner at Gio
21:04 We're in Montreal!
21:48 What's Next?
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It's so great to be back home in Halifax! 🤗Thank you for all your amazing love and support! If you'd like to join our TH-cam Channel (and get access to exclusive content) click here 👉 th-cam.com/users/delightfultravellersjoin Stay Delightful! ✌- Anna & Trevor
It’s true. Everything has gone up in price so much that it really is hard to just afford the necessities 😢
We so agree! These prices are just crazy at this point - Trevor
Yep. Feeling the struggle these few years ☹️
I’ve lived in Halifax for over 20 years now and 5 years ago I would have told anyone to move here, such a great place to live. These days I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. We are overpopulated with no changes to infrastructure, traffic is insane with more accidents happening constantly. 160,000 on the wait list for a family dr, lowest wages and highest taxes, and yes, our transit system is awful. Our rent costs are almost on par with Toronto and Vancouver. The locals can’t afford it. 😢
I used to love going downtown but now I avoid it at all costs. Too much construction, noise, parking is difficult, it’s stressful and annoying. I miss the way Halifax used to be. It really was an East coast gem.
Well... I've lived in Halifax for 55 years.... and it hasn't really changed... for what you are talking about. The only thing that rings true is the lack of accessible doctors. Overpopulated... bah... it has always been a port city, and the population fluctuates. Not sure what you mean by no changes to infrastructure... a lot has been improved and expanded over the decades. Traffic?...... It actually flows smoother now, than in the 60's, 70's, and 80's... there might be more accidents, but there are a lot more drivers. (and I mean A LOT more).
If you think that the transit system is bad, you obviously never had to use the yellow Electric Trollybuses.😁 Yes... Halifax should have an underground or metro system.... but no one is going to try to drill through Granite and Dolomite, so that is never going to happen. They keep revamping the routes and making it easier to use, so it isn't really that bad, and works well for thousands of people... every day.
As for rents and housing.... Halifax has never been a cheap city to live in. Covid pricing has made things worse, but people and groups have been trying different initiatives to address these things over the years... it all just takes time. One of the best changes was when the city allowed High Density housing and Low Density commercial to be combined... meaning an apartment building with commercial space on the lower one or two floors... for shops, small business, and offices. This makes the city more walkable, when going for amenities in your neighbourhood. I rarely Have To go downtown, except maybe for meeting people and going to events. I never found parking bad, if you didn't mind walking 15 minutes to your event. There are lots of 'hidden' parking locales... if you really know the city.😊
So... still an East Coast Gem.... if just a 'little' busier than before. Cheers!
@@dougwilson4537 Halifax has never been a cheap city to live in? Every apartment I’ve had up until 3 years ago has been less than $800 per month, including a townhouse. The same places now are double and triple that amount. You sound like someone who lives quite comfortably in their own home with a dual income. Good for you though. Must be nice to be so privileged.
@@janavanbeelen8489 A swing and a miss, on your rant. I’ve never earned over $35,000 a year, in my life…. And that was almost 30 years ago. I only cleared $28K last year. And if you were thinking that $800/month was cheap, you must be earning well. I bought my first house just before Covid, for my retirement, and it is about 200Km outside of Halifax… where I could afford it.
So… Sorry… not dual income, and not privileged…. and I stand by my original post. I’m sorry you felt you had to give a toxic reply to what I feel is an honest assessment of Halifax.
@@ownthebone15 ?????? You might want to add some context to your statement. I have no idea what you mean by this.🤨
Halifax is getting this pretty bad, but this is a pretty global issue.
My Grandfather was born in Halifax and was a surviver (as a baby) of the Halifax explosion.
I left Halifax in 2008 for New Zealand, both places were cheap in 2008 and both are expensive today. Doesn’t really matter where you go it’s expensive everywhere
Happy birthday Trevor! Halifax looks beautiful and so green! Thanks for the insightful video, I really enjoyed it. Have a beautiful week 🌸
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Nice video Sandy, Keep up the good work
Another great video! I love the Prince George Hotel! I’m psyched for your next adventure!!!! Safe travels!!!
Wooohooo can't wait to share what's coming up next 🤗 - Anna
Why do people say that Canada has "great healthcare" even though you can't actually see a doctor? The healthcare in Canada is horrible. What we have is access to a waiting list, not access to healthcare. Every time I travel I am blown away by how much cheaper and more accessible healthcare is almost everywhere in the developed world. I live in Toronto and when I called my family doctor to book an appointment (that was in July), the closest time slot they had was in January. At this point I am either going to get better on my own or die from whatever ails me. How is that "great healthcare"? It's the same story all over the country.
you are so correct
Watched your channel 2 years and now finally moved to Halifax from overseas. Amazing city and Nova Scotia is amazing! Thanks for sharing
So cool! Glad you like NS 🤗 - Anna
That meal looked amazing! Told Ken we are definitely going there whenever we finally make it to Halifax! YUM! I know where you are off to and will not spoil it for others. A belated Happy Birthday Trevor!
shhh 🤫 hehe.. we can't wait - Trevor
Wow, that was fun! I lived in Halifax from 1972-1984 and saw a lot of changes to the waterfront during that time. Can you believe I had my doctor make a house call during that time? So many good memories of Halifax!
its not that way now read the comments
Welcome home! Nice to hear your perspective after a year...as things have changed. But despite the rise in the cost of living, and healthcare challenges, I think Nova Scotia is still a pretty decent place to call home in Canada. Love to see the city of Halifax growing and still just a few minutes out from the center, one can find perfect little areas of peace and quiet. The weather has been, well horrible, especially with the recent rains and flooding, which was particularly heartbreaking in my neighbourhood. Off so soon? Continue the amazing adventure and will look forward to seeing where it takes you! Bruce and Otis
It absolutely is a great place to call home! We luv the province and always enjoying going back 😀 - Trevor
Awesome video - just found your channel and love it! I've lived in Halifax all my life, but I have learned some new things! That carrot appetizer looked great - all the food looked delicious!
Welcome aboard! So cool you found us 🤙 - Trevor
Halifax has always been our list to visit and Gio 🤤 oh my word. Happy Birthday Trevor!
Thanks guys! We hope you can make it here at some point 😀- Trevor
Great information
I found you by scrolling and seeing "Halifax" which I have visited many times but not for a few years now. Always enjoy Halifax! I have stayed at Prince George and you're right - it is very good. Also have stayed at The Westin, Holiday Inn up on hill past The Citadel, The Waverly Inn etc (stayed in the Oscar Wilde room). Used to eat at The Five Fisherman many times plus other places (Salty Dog) etc. Fish Market on the Harbor with beer. Ferry ride to Dartmouth is cool. Saturdays on the waterfront is cool - bought my wife earrings there that the artist made from copper from one of the downtown building roofs refurbishing. I hope to get back to Halifax - if not move there! Thanks!
That stair thing was there last year. I did a vlog on it.
I love your videos btw. Big fan
I lived in Vancouver BC, London UK and Cork City, Ireland in the last 4yrs and it doesn’t matter where you are today it’s expensive everywhere. You just have to learn as you go along with your finances.
Happy belated birthday Trevor. Great video as always. Halifax looks beautiful! Looks like cool place to see... I agree on prices going up. Unfortunately it is happening all over. The food looked very good to!!!! Safe travels!!!!😊
Thanks for watching! 🤗 - Anna
@@DelightfulTravellers your welcome
Trevor seems super happy being in his hometown, after all home is home.
Happy belated birthday dear Trevor.
Thank you! 😃 and yes, it’s good to be back - Trevor
Happy Belated Birthday, Trevor! That food looked amazing! Halifax has been on my bucket list for years. I know exactly what you mean by the high cost of living. I live in Ottawa and it is insanely expensive now. How expensive is the seafood in Halifax? That is one thing I want to try when I go there. Having lived abroad in Asia for eight years, and being back here for five years, there is a big difference in the cost of living. I am excited to see where you go next. Cheers!
Great Video Guy's! Hope to make it out East some day! Cheers Chris and Jim 😃
We hope you can make it out this way! NS is amazing - Anna
I moved here in Halifax last December , 2022 from Moncton , New Brunswick. I must say, there are so many good things that I like here. The food is superb.... So many choices. Then there's shopping. My most favorite thing is the spectacular sceneries. It's true that health care sucks. The provincial government should get more doctors and nurses that are qualified from other countries . Your vlogs are very educational and fun to watch. I just subscribed.
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Happy belated birthday Trevor! What a delicious looking dinner and love the hotel review. Curious about the building across from your apartment…has it been completed? Another great video guys! ~Cara 😊
It looks like it's almost done to us. We're looking forward to what restaurants and shops will go in there (at the bottom) 😀 - Anna
Moved to the Annapolis Valley a year ago from BC, love it here! But you are right, the prices have gone up so much since moving. And happy birthday Trevor!
At this point NS is approaching BC prices. Yikes! 😬 - Anna
I know what you mean. 😡
The Prince George is our "go to" hotel as well in downtown Halifax. The location is perfect and the rooms and service are always great. Try the half price appetizers at the Level Bar during happy hour! It's a great way to sample the food from Gio restaurant. You should also know about the new medical school at Cape Breton University which will hopefully ease some of our wait times when the new docs get to work! 👍
Level Bar has amazing appetizers that's for sure! 🤤- Anna
I'm from Halifax and in Victoria BC now. We're pretty much in identical boats with the cost increases and the access to family physicians for similar sized cities. We also have the rumblings for light rail and the desire for a tap system for our buses which is slowly being implemented this summer.
Sounds exactly the same! Would luv to see Victoria at some point 🤗 - Anna
Happy Birthday, Trevor!
🎉 Thank you! - Trevor
Morning all happy Sunday morning and I loved your vlogs and you all amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you
Thanks so much 😊 - Anna
@@DelightfulTravellers your welcome sending you hugs ❤️ 🤗
Halifax is not Tokyo. There is no subway. Why is the price of the apartment the same as in Tokyo? This is crazy…
Halifax doesn't even have a luxury fashion district or mall. It's also not even catered well to tourists. Halifax polticians are weak because its a beautifully located city with so much potential but underdeveloped and operating like a small rural town.
@@basicinfo2022because that’s the prevailing local culture and mentality. Great for the countryside but not dynamic for any city that want to grow or be modern. So parochial but not always in a negative way.
@russetbulba3199 well those are boomers misleading the city because tourism and development is good especially for such a coastal city with so much potential as more millennials are also moving there.
I've never been to Gio. Back when I lived in Halifax my go to was Il Mercato (when it was on Spring Garden Road). Now La Frasca is in Il Mercato's second location (I still think of it as where Harvey's was) and is really good too. I've had some great meals at Ristorante a Mano as well.
I agree, the transit is sub-par, to put it kindly.
So many good restaurants in Hali! - Anna
It is amazing spending summer time in Halifax.
Happy belated birthday Trevor 😊.
Love the Prince George. Have been there a few times when in Halifax on business (from Toronto). Hope to get to NS later this summer to visit family in Cape Breton.
Love the honesty in these comments, watching YT'ers like you guys and seeing the cost of living elsewhere, and seeing the cost of everything here going crazy, it's eye opening. Add Healthcare (lack of) on top of that? It's a joke.
Im from Bohol, Philippines. Now I am currently living here in Halifax. Im a new subscriber in your channel. Nice videos guys.
Nice! We miss Bohol.. such a great place - Anna
Nice to always come home every once in a while to keep you grounded. I am a world travel lover but found that after a month away I always got homesick for my home (the California coast). But then after a few weeks of being home, wanting to head out again!
That was us at one point as well TT. Now certainly countries do that to us (Greece, DR etc) 👍 - Trevor
Yes happy hour at the Prince George is the best kept secret in town. Also loved the wine they leave in the room fridge…a reasonably priced red and white to drink (and pay for if you do, but still very fairly priced). Great place to bring pets.
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We have almost finished that new building on the waterfront, hasn’t been there for a bit so it may be open now!
Speaking on the cost of living, I was told by someone recently that one would have to earn a wage of at least $40 an hour CAD just to be able to live in Toronto, Ontario 🤯 💰. Happy belated birthday, Trevor 🎂 🎉!
Wow.. I guess I shouldn't be shocked about $40/hr for Toronto. That's crazy - Anna
Sunny Ways my Friends, Sunny Ways!! Welcome to Canada 🇨🇦
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Been here for 40 years and believe me it sucks.This before COVID was an amazing place to live.NOW it SUCKS.
Also check out all the happy hours! We have the most per capita in the Country!
Good to see Guys back in Halifax🙂 the price of everything is getting crazy rent, food, gas, Looking forward to your next Adventure in a New Country. Watching from New Brunswick Canada. 🙂
Thanks Robert! It feels god to be back on the east coast 😊 - Anna
That’s true everywhere
While I was living in Toronto visited many times Nova Scotia ( long weekend ) including Prince Edward Island
I live in a small rural town in Mexico. We have one doctor,,,, available 24/7.. she even came to the house to give me pain meds after breaking my hip...
We were just there in late July. Nice video. I just subscribed. And totally agreed on Canada being ridiculously expensive. I saw a meme on 100 bucks earned in Canada, where you only have 67 bucks left after income tax, then if you buy gas with that 67 bucks, you have given the government 72 bucks in taxes alone on the 100 you earned. 28 bucks went to the actual gas. Unliveable conditions here.
I’m a foodie through and through…guess Halifax needs to be on next years list for visit 🤤 is your condo available? Lol Glad you guys made it home for a little bit to recharge.
I love it when you talk about Halifax but please make some videos about other places in NS. I’ve just received my PR and I’m planning to move to London, ON in a couple of weeks to be close to my friends. However, I can only consider Nova Scotia as my definitive home.
We have lots of other videos on NS. Check the channel
You re awesome
That’s true 👍🏾
Happy Birthday Trevor
Thank you!
You can thank Trudope for all these increases
Very interesting video. Happy belated Trevor.
Born in Halifax, always spent summers in the region and lived there for years each on a few occasions.
Great folks, and an amiable populous by and large, totally agree.
Summers are magical, but that is a social reconnection thing partially.
Looking from a distance, and when I visit, less convinced it's a city still worth the adptations and the cost of living there......and this is unsettling.
It's in the Ottawa, Calgary, Victoria, urban Vancouver, unban GTA price category now.
Infrastructure, entertainment, major sports, travel connectivity wise....it's not in that league, as appealing as it is otherwise.
Amenity to cost ratio....it's challenged.
The mass transit system is just fair, never was very good and for decades not administrated, nor planned by people who actually have to use it.....couldn't be so stymied otherwise.
The geology and topography would make any LRT scheme budget untenable, not enough population to begin to pay for it.
The traffic has increased, but it flows okay outside of the downtown...there are a lot of dawdling indecisive drivers though.
The core issue is a desperate lack of parking in the city, HFX Transit's park n ride options currently no efficient alternative....especially in nasty weather.
Wage parity, and employment opportunity has never been a strong suit....the amount of former residents doing well in grateful competing economies points to that.
People who did manage at the regional level of remuneration, can no longer afford to retire or live there.
The cost of housing, outside developer impositions, reno-victions and rental crush are unbounded by any political will to strategize relief.
Tent cities....are a distress beacon...just sayin' !
I love it, but it nears a crisis of dysfunction....as many communities do....didn't mean to rant.
Very Nice Video Super WoW great beautiful
Welcome home eh!
Eh!! It’s good to be back 🤙 - Trevor
Would have enjoyed seeing you two on the streets of Halifax. We followed your folks to Cabarete last Jan. Are you perhaps headed to Portugal?
Not Portugal no... that'd be great though - Anna
Ahh, too bad you didn't make it to Cape Breton this time. The waters at Port Hood beach are bathwater warm this summer and the sunsets are absolutely awesome. Next time!
We were actually in Cape Breton most of the summer 😀 - Anna
7:25 that pool needs renovation, a zen like, infinity pool would be up to 2023 pool standards
The prices at the BDay dinner are actually quite reasonable, compared to Orange County, CA where I live.
Good to know we got your part of Cali beat on prices haha - Trevor
I actually find the bus system pretty decent. I visit family there often and take the bus from airport to downtown, then just buy ticket book and ride around town (or walk) easily. I agree tap system would be good and I don’t use bus as a commuter but by kid fund’s it ok (around central Halifax).
It's gotten a little better but it's not perfect that's for sure. A tap system would be so great 🤗 - Anna
Hahaha.. lol. I love it when people comment without any experience what so ever. Taking a bus from the airport to downtown, then using the transit system to commute within walking distance anyway doesn't count as transit experience nor does that make the transit system any good.
I’m Canadian from Toronto never been to Halifax, would love to go there.
You so should! 🤗 - Anna
The cost of rent and homes is greatly affected by supply and demand, over 200 thousand people have moved here over the last 2 years. we need a massive amount of housing built to help drop the price and the government has to invest in affordable housing. In the 80's people bought mobile homes and semi's as starter homes, not 500 + dollar homes. Things have to change. and yah transit needs upgrades if they want people to use it more.
loved it for decades retired and could and not aford to live there anymore
My wife and I spent our anniversary weekend in Halifax at the beginning of March 2024. Two nights at the Hilton Homewood (dirty and disgusting hotel), grocery shopped for breakfast and snacks in our hotel room, lunches and dinners out, did not do anything else such as nightlife, shows, museums, or anything. OUR BILL FOR THE WEEKEND WAS $1400!!! We live in Nova Scotia and were disgusted at the cost of this two day trip. NEVER AGAIN
Are you guys planning to go back to DR ? Just came back from DR Dominican rep so so beautiful so so many rivers and water falls wow
Watch our newest video and you’ll get the answer to your question! 😊
Hey, did you notice a tent city problem at Victoria gardens?
Not there… but we see that happening in every city we visit - Anna
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Wow ! Even Canada has inflation and economic problem Just like my country USA !!! Keep up the amazing videos you are making 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Everything is so expensive here. It seems like everywhere else in the world is so much cheaper. But it is really nice to live here.
Anna you mention the fires are almost out. Is that just in Nova Scotia or all of Canada? Hopefully everywhere! The smoke here in the U.S. (We are in Kentucky) has been awful all summer.
They are out in Nova Scotia but out west is out of control.
That is terrible!
Sadly here in B.C., we are having the worst fire season ever and it's only the beginning of August.
The airport has had one of those mowers for a few years. Aren't they awesome? I want one!
They are so cute! ☺️- Anna
Nova Scotia weather seems crazy lately. Lot of rain, floods and wildfires.
How do you keep your MSI in Nova Scotia?
7:32 what were the free snacks?
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Watching from Brampton, Ontario, Canada ❤😢😮😅
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I want yo move there with my family from the Bahamas
If residents of Halifax are feeling pain of the increasing high cost of living, imagine how it is like for us here in Toronto. The quality of life for average Toronians dwindled significantly, some people can't even afford to buy meat or cheese. Unless you are related to the Rogers and Thompsons, then most likely you aren't aware what going on with your surroundings.
I agree! I am based in Ottawa but work in Saskatchewan. I also travel to Toronto regularly for work and I can’t even afford the hotels anymore. Not only is everything skyrocketed high in Toronto but the quality of life has deteriorated drastically after the pandemic. Crime rate has gone up. I don’t even feel safe, taking the subway in Toronto anymore. The cost of housing and rental in Toronto is the highest. Even higher than Ottawa. At least in Saskatchewan the cost of housing is lower.
@@Busybeeee I can confirm all that. The random attacks in the TTC has skyrocketed. Most city parks has homeless encampments with injection needles all over the place. It's a sad situation.
It’s a liberal controlled city. Failure is what they’re best at @@davisurdaneta1426
For years, Halifax sort of plodded along like it always did. The population always grew a little bit, but since 2017/2018 perceptions have changed about Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia in particular. Part of the problem is that Halifax now has over 500,000 people but we are still driving and commuting with infrastructure that supports a city of 350,000 people. Part of the challenges of a growing city is that yes, things get expensive when people want to live here. Having lived in Nova Scotia for 37 years, I would much rather deal with the challenges of growth than the challenges of decline. Bring it on. These are teething problems that can be solved.
Didn't you lose your healthcare by being out of the country for more than 6 months?
Because of The Wildfires In Canada The Smoke Has Come down To United States, The Air Quality Now Is Good, But Of The Summer It was Bad, As Far As Cost of Living Where we live it has been stable we try to save money on going to restaurants & Take Out
Halifax has a lot of potential. Surprised it doesnt have a Whole Foods and some luxury retail stores yet. It needs better leaders to develop its potential. Just read that Nova Scotia hasnt created any affordable housing units since the 1990s. Tourism ministry is sleeping on Halifax.
Yes it's ridiculous how everything has gone up. You should of stayed in Thailand or Vietnam lol. Nice video. Welcome home. Thanks and take care.
haha so true. Thailand or Vietnam would be nice right now - Trevor
The doctor shortage is bad now.. but ask yourself, how old is your doctor? There are way more older doctors nearing retirement than there are young doctors. The young doctors all moved to America for better paychecks. Canada is about to go from critical shortage to "omg the house is on fire" shortage in the next few years.
And anyone who says "privatization" is the key... where will the doctors for the private sector come from? Oh, that's right, they'll come from the already short public sector, thus leaving the public system a hollowed out dysfunctional shell (it almost already is).
The solution: Train more doctors and pay them better so more of them stay and don't leave for the States. Write specific tax breaks into the tax law so that doctors are taxed less. This is how you attract and keep talent.
East coast salaries (Some of the lowest in the country) + Big city cost of living/housing = One of the worse quality of life possible in Canada. It's really sad IMO. Salaries/Income really need a MASSIVE bump to keep up with cost of Living.
Beautiful city, I hope they find a solution.
I love Halifax it’s my favourite place, BUT i don’t have a doctor and I’m on a waiting list for one and there is 100,000+ people on the waiting list. You wanna go see a walk in doctor hope you wanna camp out of the office. Need to go to the ER just don’t you’ll be there for 6+ hours. Health care is great but getting it is horrible.
When it comes to the transit system it used to be a little better in my opinion but last year they changed it and now it’s just horrible I don’t understand why we need 4 busing going up and down the same streets in Halifax and one bus going down big streets in Dartmouth makes no sense to me, some things they can’t help because they are short staffed.
With all that said I LOVE HALIFAX and always will but it needs a lot of work
I'm moving to Costa Blanca(Spain)from Sweden. I really wanted to move to eastern passage but now I'm doubtful😢 Canada doesn't feel right anymore
Our high cost of living will definitely make you think twice that's for sure - Anna
Out of interest, why are you moving from Sweden? Sweden and Norway are two countries I’d consider living
@@maselm I grew up here and at this point I'm bored and depressed. Sweden is fine but I wanna change the environment. I'm leaving for numerous reasons but not because it's unbearable. I'm a lesbian, I don't talk to my family anymore and swedes are too busy or uninterested to make friends with😢 I'll still visit NS 😊
@@Da90sbaby Thank you
Stay safe. See you on the next one😊
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But you have a great prime minister, right? My son, U.S., lives there on a diplomatic passport. He's grateful that he's there for only 3 years despite the beauty. My former neighbors in Georgia raised their kids here and vowed never to go back (healthcare, cost of living) except for visits. What a shame.
Very good, but may I suggest a reduction of music volume during some of your narratives?
Glad you liked it! What kind of device are you watching on? - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers My 55" LG 4k TV
@@whirltraveller1350 sound bar by chance? Sometimes that does it.
@DelightfulTravellers Yes, I use a sound bar. It was by no way, criticism but was only meant to enhance.
Best wishes to you both.
Roger
Online medical programs and many pharmacies have become available for prescriptions referrals etc. So, yah you might not have a doctor but you can access the care you need.
Yes that's been a positive for sure 👍 - Anna
They reported on the news that we are now over 1 million people and they want to go for 3 million . Oh my!!
Canada is canada a beautiful country how i wish next year 2024 to past my NSPNP
One thing that I dislike are people who generalize. Your statement on health care ,although somewhat true,are misleading since you never mentioned all of the changes that have been made so people can get access to care. I shouldn’t be surprised by your comments since you have been away for a year or so. Also, your comments on the restaurant are with bias since you were staying there for free. If this place was so good why were you the only ones eating there.
Hello!
I hope this letter finds you well
May I ask one question? You shouldn't reply, only if you have wish you can.
03.01.24 we are going come to Halifax and now I search for rent an appart for my family. We are family from Ukraine (husband, 2 kids- boys, and me) just for a moment noone ready to rent out for newcomers, so I feel to rent it before we come almost impossible. The question is- may be you know someone who could be a host for us for few weeks or may be who ready rent out for newcomers?
Sorry for disturbing and thank you for advance
Best regards Olha
Is Canada even more expensive than the US?
The problem why they aren’t expanding the rail line is because the owner of the tracks don’t want them used for public transport, fucking guys
We live in Hamilton Ontario which is one of the highest taxed cities and climbing so we are thinking of leaving cause they are just too damn greedy in this country. Healthcare is also going down the tubes.
You freaking Canadians are so cool! De Lo Mio! No wonder why, - Look at that city environment!!! The cold makes humans evolved more rapidly, here in the island we have sun and fruits around so we sleep an hamaca on some beach chilling therefore we stagnate kinda. : ) That is why we love Canadians so much here in the DR. Canada is an advanced human evolution stage. Los Canadienses son tan buena gente, buenos ciudadanos y super educados. Nice to be back home! Here in Cabarete you guys are missed a lot. Don't have to move here but a few months a year won't hurt : ) Your Kiddo most be a little man by now. Blessing! *Loving Halifax Nova Scotia
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