5 Reasons NOT to move to NOVA SCOTIA!!

[@KrasherJack]

Thanks for putting people off moving here, hopefully it will lower our cost of living...

[@dekemoedee1360]

There are 2 Costco`s in NS , one in Halifax and the other in Dartmouth . We also have a season called Sprinter , it`s winter and spring combined together lol. It`s not perfect here but I love Nova Scotia , home is where the heart is .

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Haha sprinter, I’m going use that one. Thanks for your comment!

[@FinancialFreedomLifestyle]

Very good information here but I also believe the bug and winter cons really depends where you live in the province. We live in the south and bugs aren't all much difference then living in Ontario and the winters were much better. We only had about 3 weeks of actual snow on the grown this year and it was similar last year. Freezing rain on the other hand is much worse here then in Ontario. Keep up the good work.

[@suzannemoore6375]

I recently moved back to Nova Scotia from the States and I agree 💯 with everything you mentioned. But I LOVE this Province, it's the most beautiful place on the East Coast. 🥰

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Yeah it’s a great place to live, making a video on all the positives would take much more work!

[@b67y8y]

@@LifeinNovaScotiai hV ESEEN SOME POSITIVES IYS going through growing pains people from other parts have hit this place wanting to live here , they are putting a strain on are already strained healthcare and housing crisiis then just blame the province for it they making it worse there are postives too

[@TC-ok4ng]

for all you people who think nova scotia is not a great place, just don't bother coming back,

[@iangates8821]

Not this winter. It's mid-January and I haven't had to shovel/snow-blow once (in the valley).

[@tiggerlechien1354]

We had one 8 inch deep storm this year in the west end of the valley. Snow was gone in 8 days. A good winter.

[@studio1954thereflections]

You should be in a sitcom ....gosh you are a great storyteller ! another good video!

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Haha thanks, that’s great to hear.

[@b67y8y]

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[@vincentprice4076]

I lived in TO for 15 years and definitely prefer winters in NS. Next to BC this is the mildest province and the snow generally melts a day or two after a storm. The air smells amazing during a melt and it often doesn’t snow until Xmas. As for summers I disliked many days in TO- too hot and humid, whereas outdoors is enjoyable in NS from June-Dec. Jan-May can be tough. Black flies last a few weeks, although I don’t have many where I live, not that I’ve ever been bothered by them. We were taught as kids not to swat at them because they detect panic making you a target. Buddy should take that into consideration. And don’t wear black. They like that too. Costco doesn’t exist in rural communities although you can order online if you need to be buying things. NS has more doctors and specialists per person than any other province. 10% don’t have GPs. In AB and ON it’s 12%, BC it’s 15%, and it’s 25% in QC. Getting a doctor in rural communities anywhere in Canada is a challenge. Taxes in NS are high, the cost of living in a have not province.

[@privatename8228]

I'm curious that ticks were not on your list of cons. Are they not a problem where you live in Nova Scotia? My son and family live on the south shore of Nova Scotia and have had up to 30 ticks a day on them. It's a real problem.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Wow, no they haven’t been a major issue for us. I have seen one on the ground but that’s about it. We don’t have a pet though and I don’t go into long grass without my ‘wellies’, as we call them in England. (Rubber boots)

[@corinnemcleod1804]

It's a country wide problem

[@caracre]

@@corinnemcleod1804 No.... In BC it's nothing like Nova Scotia. Some Ontario and Quebec spots are terrible....

[@corinnemcleod1804]

@@caracre yes it is a county-wide problem. I did not say it was better or worse in other provinces. We have a deer population problem in N.S. So it makes it worse in some areas.

[@ErmaGherde]

Blackflies in NB are from about mid May to the end of June. Is it different in NS? Also curious what part of the province you are in; maybe mentioned elsewhere but have just discovered your videos. Hope you get your power back soon.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

We are in Pictou County on the north shore. May to mid-July was our experience for black flies this year, but apparently they lasted longer than usual according to one of my neighbours. Thanks for watching!

[@vermillionranger8558]

We actually have and had 2 Costco's in Halifax / Dartmouth.

[@vincentprice4076]

NS is hardly England but it has the mildest weather in the country (sharing a plant zone with SW Ontario). Yet, the ocean is dangerous, storms can be wild, and winter is messy.That’s Nova Scotia. As for the bugs, they are what make us Canadians! Lol Taxes? Yes, Very High, the reality of being a have not province. And the weather? Nova Scotia has more of it, for sure, but the heat and humidity of an Ontario summer isn’t always pleasant.

[@b67y8y]

its cheaper to live in toronto then it is halifax , halifax pay high taxes in the country . 18 percent provincial tax and ontario pays 10

[@HITEKSTRANGER]

Canada is lovely but the taxes are ridiculous coast to coast

[@sherrywarren-biers3327]

I live in Bridgetown…..might see the odd black fly in spring. Ticks are a very bad problem all over rural Nova Scotia. Weather is extremely changeable. I have a hard time with the high winds and constant dampness. Would prefer a drier climate for my health condition.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

I’ve heard about the large number of ticks on the south shore and other parts of the province. Are they mostly dog ticks or do they carry lyme’s disease?

[@sherrywarren-biers3327]

@@LifeinNovaScotia Am not entirely sure, but think they are black legged deer ticks. Whatever kind they are, animals and people become infected.....and Lyme Disease is prevalent.

[@loria2000]

there are 2 Costco's, the stupid part is that they are within 15 km of each other

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Yeah that’s kind of infuriating…

[@tivertontom]

just reflects population and range(s). ie. people coming into city from different directions as well as the shopping patterns and people that live in those areas

[@marikroyals7111]

Mind you this information is from before Covid but the stats were that unfortunately in a province of around 1 million around 350 thousand lived in Halifax/Dartmouth directly and that number just about doubled when you included everyone who lives within HRM (Halifax Regional Municipality). So 2/3's of the province live in the middle of the province in the only true city in the province. (Sidney and Yarmouth are more like large towns).

[@omaradrian80]

Great videos, thanks for creating them

[@everydaylifepod]

my family just basically planned the same move, from same the area, settling in the place you filmed while announcing your motion graphics company on that gloomy day. I'll definitely be in touch for an intro sequence when I get settled and set up - and hopefully be in touch as I plan to be of service or get involved in film if I can as I have been working some content here in Ontario now slowly on my own.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Oh cool! Yeah keep in touch and if you are looking for contacts in the industry I’ll see if I can be any help.

[@everydaylifepod]

@@LifeinNovaScotia Thank you! Most definitely will. I'll reach out once we are settled next week.

[@voiceoofearth]

There are two Costco stores in HRM

[@privatename8228]

The things you list are 5 Reasons Not to Move to "Rural" Nova Scotia. Living rurally vs city are two different experiences. I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia and when living right in the city, black flies and mosquitoes aren't a problem. As far as shopping, I have easy access to products. And doctors are readily available at walk-in clinics in most neighborhoods even when you don't have a family doctor. I agree that spring arrives a month later in NS than in Ontario but Halifax winters are milder than most places in Ontario and Canada for that matter. (I get regular weather reports from family in Toronto, Ottawa and chilly Sudbury). We get a lot of rain in winter in Halifax while other parts of the province are getting snow. You're absolutely right that the taxes you pay in Nova Scotia are outrageous. I certainly agree with that one! :) Hope you really enjoy your time in NS! Take care.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Thanks for your comment, you make a good point! I should have more clearly stated that at the start of the video. I imagine access to pretty much everything is very different in Halifax compared to the rest of the province.

[@corinnemcleod1804]

I live in Dartmouth and I never see a black fly, and everything is available in the Halifax area

[@b67y8y]

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[@toufikamrani5506]

Thank you so much, I think these 5 reasons are still ok with my mind set and are definitely no dealbreakers like you said ....this being said, do you know about the Job market and especially in Logistics and Ocean transportation please ?

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

So I don’t know much about the logistics job market but there is work out here in general. It’s just a case of where you live in the province. Obviously there are more opportunities in higher population areas like Halifax.

[@b67y8y]

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[@oldandeerie]

1. Majority wear their pajamas out and don't work 2. Horrible roads and huge potholes 3. Rents are out of control 4. Small rural towns have no jobs 5. Cost of food is insane

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

These issues can be found pretty much all over Canada, unfortunately.

[@bgorveatt]

I guess they don't have these issues in cultured upper Canada and the US.

[@va3ngc]

I seem to recall that you also have to do a vehicle safety check every year too, which is a hassle and another "tax" in a sense.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

I think it’s every two years, I forget.

[@rickeypeterson8435]

Every two years

[@carlleblanc1660]

The double the tax and no access to a doctor is a deal breaker to us and becomes much more of an issue as you retire and get older. We were all set to move there during Covid but no longer have that in our plans because of those two factors.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Yeah I can see that, there are too many horror stories of emergency room wait times and fatalities as a result.

[@laylachisom8996]

We are moving from Whitehorse Yukon , I can’t stand the high prices and extreme cold

[@grahamWhent]

​@LifeinNovaScotia i swear it is much worse as of july 2023 . ( I really wish I was exaggerating ; yet; NO I am not . Sadly

[@Teenywing]

The reality is it’s terrible all over Canada.❤

[@4nidr3s1]

Good video thinking on our move from Quebec

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Thanks and despite the five reasons I mentioned, it’s totally worth it!

[@rayross997]

I have questions, many questions. Can this channel please answer them? 🤓

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

no... 😂

[@timepasses3380]

The ball cap goes under the bug net, not on top.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Thanks for the tip! I figured there wasn’t enough space in the hood section but I should try it out.

[@Zerocool747]

I just moved from ontario aswell ! I was told the winters are actually BETTER in N.S. Everyone seems have a different opinion on the matter. 👈👉☝️👇

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Well our trees didn’t show leaves until late May, I think

[@tivertontom]

Ontario is a big place and 'southern Ont.' means different things to different people. Winter in SW Nova much milder (and less dramatic swings, on the Fundy or Atlantic shore) than MUSKOKA (where I grew up)

[@corinnemcleod1804]

We often have a wet cool spring but it rarely snows after the first of March and before January. We haven't had a white Christmas in Halifax in 16 years. The weather on the south shore is quite mild.

[@b67y8y]

thanks why are all you people from toronto moving here >

[@caracre]

@@b67y8y Halifax is much cheaper than Toronto or Ontario itself. So if you can work from home, pick a cheap place to live with no mortgage (same with those retiring or close to it). The people in the maritimes are known for being much friendlier than most of Canada as well, so it seems like the best choice, especially if your anglo.

[@catlin-vn1sh]

You live in river John that’s right in the snow belt. One of my good friends lives in scotsburn not far from river John his wife is originally from there. I’m from the east coast they get double or triple the snow there.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Actually I was visiting River John and I have a house in Scotsburn ;) the snow was just the right amount in my opinion.

[@catlin-vn1sh]

@@LifeinNovaScotia I was in scotsburn last night for the night lol

[@seazestyt]

I live in Liverpool, small town in the South shore so the only thing I agree are the taxes and the medical care. No mosquitoes and black flies , winter is very mild perhaps 5 days of snow for the whole year. By the way you mentioned 4 reasons not 5.

[@rvhtravels]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned the high cost of electricity, which is the main source of power for home heating , making a winter stay here very costly..... i guess this is one of the reasons there are so many summer homes which are empty most of the year. I also. found out that the property tax, HST and provincial taxes are higher here than in most provinces..... and you get no services for the huge tax bills.

[@gef5510]

Awesome.....keep the videos coming...

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Thanks I will do my best.

[@Dragons_Novel]

Native Nova Scotian here. The bugs aren't bad now. In the 70s and 80s, it was common for us kids to have dozens (probably 100s) of blackfly bites on the back of our necks, behind the ears and on our legs and arms at any given time. They were so thick, one might not find an unbitten spot on the back of the neck. I think I'm immune to their bite now. Blackflies are out in the day unless it's over 25 degrees, then the horseflies and mooseflies (larger than horseflies) come out. They are aggressive biters. Even drenched in Deep Woods, they'll try to take a bite. Mosquitoes come out at night. Deep Woods easily defends against blackflies and mosquitoes, so that's the product of choice. Winter makes us appreciate summer.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Wow I can’t imagine them being worse! Hopefully they continue to get fewer in number.

[@annanguyen8744]

Thanks Petters, and I will move and build a new Company here. I had over 12 years for Business in Viet Nam 🇻🇳

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Vietnam is one of the most interesting and exciting countries that I’ve been able to travel to.

[@annsmith9196]

I hear skeeter vacs etc are very efficent for getting rid of the bugs on your yard.

[@annsmith9196]

Also there are companies that come and spray your yard and it keeps the skeeters and ticks away.

[@zyzyzyzyzzy]

I can survive but this winter killing me From Oct till may Alberta

[@auslander1026]

5 reasons to live in NS? ;)

[@b67y8y]

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[@b67y8y]

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[@NicoletaWestren-jk2kg]

Wished I did better research before moving here 🙁

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Oh no! What are the biggest draw backs for you?

[@NicoletaWestren-jk2kg]

Moved here in June 2022 in rural SW N.S. It is almost impossible to walk my dogs due to bugs and ticks during warm weather and due to winds and storms in the winter Impossible to see a doctor unless you go to ER I live very close to the ocean and the fog and humidity all summer is unbearable. I have to run the heat pump all summer and freeze in the house to ensure no mold will grow I find everything so expensive and very little choice in shopping. I bought online more than ever And finally the wind storms. My Lord! I would rather live the cold ON winters People are very nice though. I have very good neighbours There is more to the litany… I am considering moving back and want to rent; my realtor warned me not to rent due to exactly what happened to you. It is not the dream I had when I came here

[@NicoletaWestren-jk2kg]

Hydro cost is triple here Furthermore, I was a gardener all my life and gardening here is very difficult due to weather and bad soil Unless you live in Halifax area, there is little choice in small cities. So much fresh seafood around and all you get is fried seafood

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Yeah I heard about the tick issues in the south of the province and it seems they are now on the north coast too. Friends are getting bit and coming down with Lyme. We bought a dehumidifier for the summer, I hate AC so this was a good solution to the potential mould issues. The biggest plus for me was the ocean, but I think I still have PTSD from hurricane Fiona. Hopefully you find the right place to live that checks all the boxes.

[@NicoletaWestren-jk2kg]

I run the dehumidifier on the heat pump and it makes the house very cold I also run a second dehumidifier a big strong one. 80 percent of the summer days are foggy in the argyle area It’s not really fog. I call it ocean mist. Water dripping from trees and plants rotting in the gardens. When this ends, the wind storm season starts. So strong, they blew a huge bbq off the deck 3 times now. They blew the garbage huge wooden box in the ditch many times. I would rather have snow and below zero weather. Will go back 🙁 soon, all I need to figure out is what I do with the house. I spent a lot of this property

[@caracre]

Bugs are crazy.... and the Ticks!! Worst I've ever seen. Montreal and Ottawa get more snow forsure, but Wayyyyyyyyy more sun and nice weather. The Atlantic is harsh weather.... nothing like Pacific. Lived in both areas - No comparison.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

I’ve heard that ticks are worse along the south shore. We don’t see many where we are, I’ve seen maybe 2 in the 7 months since we moved here.

[@caracre]

@@LifeinNovaScotia Ticks are most populous in the South Shore and Annapolis Valley regions. They are also frequently found in Halifax and the surrounding areas. Researchers collecting and sampling black-legged ticks found that in Nova Scotia, 30 to 50 per cent of them carry Lyme disease.Jun 1, 2022 (worst for Lyme disease: NS, Southern Ontario and Southern Quebec)

[@allanahw]

We have Two costcos

[@annsmith9196]

Winter can't be worse than Ontario! haha And for future reference there are 2 Costco's but sadly both in HRM. Welcome to NS, we are glad you are here.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Thanks! And I hope you’re right about winter :)

[@voiceoofearth]

Healthcare sucks in ns.. but I still love Nova Scotia

[@b67y8y]

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[@PlebThinker]

bro if i saw you with a bug net on id laugh my ass of at ya

[@krazyshady902]

As large as a hummingbird lol I believe it

[@soundbeings1]

There are actually 2 Costcos LOL

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

I am learning new things about this province all the time :)

[@raystashuk8446]

Well I have to say those five were spot on However; moved here from Vancouver Island last year and hears a few more to add. Have 135 acres and was expecting to be in the woods a lot. Ticks make that a no go.... lived on the island for 27yrs, in the woods all the time seen about 4 ticks...Muggiest most uncomfortable summer since growing up in Ontario. Windiest place on Earth it seams. Bloody Hurricanes, had $100,000 in damages, boy what a night to remember...Porcupines ... Dogs can't go into the woods either..3 porcupine incidents at $500-1000 bucks a piece...If you can live with a tick epidemic (Seriously super bad) and the fear of lime disease daily when temps are above 4c, keeping your dogs inside all the time and 100k winds and Hurricanes plus the other stuff then it's a great place to live..if your a city dweller I can see it being less of a problem but if your looking for country relaxation it may not be for you...just saying

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Wow that’s rough! Do you live on the south shore? I’ve heard there are a lot of ticks southwest of Halifax. I’ve seen a tick here once, but it wasn’t near our home thankfully. But as for strong winds, since Fiona it feels like things have only recently started to settle down…. And that was more then 3 months ago!

[@raystashuk8446]

@@LifeinNovaScotia Truro area-Pleasant Valley Equestrian Center/ Facebook and you-tube

[@Timothyis]

Wowzers! So are You considering trading off Your 100 acres to move back to Cumberland?! :P

[@connieb.6061]

halifax parks are full of ticks and lyme disease is prevalent; i know a few people who have had it.

[@brucewalsh-r5u]

Sounds like a reality tv show. Good luck

[@LifesShort007]

I’m in Cape Breton Nova Scotia right now on a business trip, and will NEVER! EVER return! It’s full of poverty, drugs, and windy as hell every single day full gust winds ! It never stops! Garbage strewn everywhere from the wind! Driving is horrendous! Terrible! No signage,no lines on the Highways! It’s horrendous!

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

That sounds like a bad experience but it’s not like that everywhere you go.

[@marikroyals7111]

The province has gotten lazy with its upkeep but Cape Breton has always been neglected so it's worse there then the mainland. The further you get from Halifax and the more touristy places the more neglected everything gets sadly. They don't do as much upkeep as they use to compared to when I was a kid and I'm not even 30.

[@ms.m5896]

The taxes are a deal breaker

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Yes it’s a hard one to swallow.

[@rps1689]

And utilities.

[@acprive]

The best weather in Nova Scotia is the valley and use pure vanilla as a bug repellent. Done!

[@twistedfrannie9311]

Lol, blackflies ,mosquitoes , horseflies, deerflies , midges , ticks ,there certainly isn't a shortage of thing's that want to bite you here....bit I wouldn't trade life in Nova Scotia for anywhere else.

[@b67y8y]

goodluck healthcare is terrible we are a tiny provincial we are a mega city like toronto

[@b67y8y]

no wonder you in the country its not so bad in the city

[@nomadchopper]

I grew up in the country and lived in city’s in Canada . All I can say is if your city folk probably won’t be for you unless you’re in the city . However if you’re a country person it may be for you . We were always a very poor Province not much has a changed in that respect. You fellas come here with million bucks or more and guess what it will be gobbled up pretty fast unless your willing take a huge income loss and stretch your bucks your choice ! So don’t whine maybe pack up go back to wherever or adapt that’s your choice . I was person who had go work out province make my money to buy a home in my province but guess what when I came back the prices were Ontario prices now so now Iam working my ass off to make 500-1milllion just for my dream house plus have money I the bank . I am buying and flipping my Money hopefully in time I can be there in my home Province and not have go away so much to make money to buy our home .

[@roberthartley8105]

Pretty Much.........

[@arthurgay5746]

I grew up here and I can give you 50 reasons not to live here. If you stay away from Halifax county you can survive here but anywhere between Peggy's Cove and the other side of sheet harbour they will tax you to death and won't let you do anything without their permission !!!

[@brucewalsh-r5u]

I live on the South Shore and winters here are mild, while the waiting list for doctors has grown by a third because of the new arrivals since Covid. That’s life, just like the bugs. They don’t much bother me, but we were taught not to swat or panic; those that do get bitten.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Oh interesting, I’ve never heard of swatting increasing the chances of getting bitten!

[@GG-cn6es]

#6: Rent

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Rent has exploded in price, most likely due to the interest rates when landlords have a mortgage on their property.

[@michaelmorris2623]

Halifax 👍👍👍

[@crysvicious]

Blackflies ...blackflies.... blackflies....blackflies & blackflies

[@willard6283]

Nova scotia has become Canada's 1st socialist province.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

I would think that Quebec still holds that title but Nova Scotia isn’t too far behind.

[@b67y8y]

@@LifeinNovaScotia WOW why quebec ?

[@TYRONE_SHOELACES]

No sense if making a reply here, if this uploader doesn't like it, he just deletes your comment .. coward.

[@LifeinNovaScotia]

Say what?

[@itrockstars_canada]

All i can say to most of this is.....psh!

[@hamishr2367]

Cheaper than Quebec 15.5%yummy 😂

[@popmeow3368]

inbreeding, you forgot all the cousins on cousin weirdness.....

[@corinnemcleod1804]

Ignorant comment, you must be married to your cousin because I don't know anyone who is

[@willard6283]

All my kin folk are from Nova Scotia. Why cousin Edward was born with a ducks foot growing out of the back of his neck. And I just became my own grandfather last week.

[@popmeow3368]

@@jmomopan2773 stop inbreeding you sicko

[@b67y8y]

sorry but its not true you must be thats really rude

[@b67y8y]

@@jmomopan2773 thanks they are talking bOUT THEIRSELVE

[@toddgrant941]

mOSTLY BECAUSE PEOPLE SUCK AN THERE AREN'T VERY MANY HERE. i PERSONALLY LIKE IT THIS WAY

[@CbassPlaysGames]

Pm me brother lets do a collab got something epic planned for us!! 😉

[@toddgrant941]

YOU UNINTELLIGENT GUY BUGS ARE LITERALLY EVERWHERE

[@JohnsonCook-t1q]

Main reason not too move here is dr robert strang he is unelected and makes all,the laws😅😅😅

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

Too much Chinese infiltration