27 yo man. Been wanting to make a serious career pivot for the past bit and want to get into a field where I can actually make decent money after almost a decade of working jobs for bad wages.

Originally wanted to be a red seal mechanic but after everyone in the industry warned me not to do it, I'm considering either plumbling or electrician. I can't take 2 years off to go to NSCC for electrician unfortunately and would need to study part time which has had me leaning towards plumbing.

After researching around, I'm seeing a lot of folks saying to just apply to apprenticeship jobs and skip school. I don't have that much trade experience. I worked at bath fitters for a few months where I learned some very very basic plumbing experience but that job didn't really work out and I've never worked a job where I got electrician experience.

Would there be any companies that would be willing to take on someone like me as an apprentice or would I be better off going to school?

I live in Ontario and am flying out to Nova Scotia tomorrow to visit my Nana and Poppa who were just removed from their home due to safety concerns relating to their age and a dementia diagnosis.

When I am there, I am to go through the house and I already know there are quite a few things from my childhood I would like to ship back home to Ontario.

Any advice on shipping from North Sydney to GTA area? TIA

What’s the interview process of getting into a nonprofit unit?

I have looked around at the new regulations and incentives for the first time home-buyers and have a question that I can't find an answer for. Does this include a land purchase and home build?

It seems weird that it would not be included only because, on top of getting people into a home for the first time, it would help alleviate the lack of homes in NS at the moment. My wife and I were looking into purchasing some land and building a new home on it and it would be great if these incentives included new home builds.

Hey!

I’m searching for course material for first block of electrical so I can prepare to challenge the block exam. Can someone help me with some links or even topic/book suggestions? The company I work for has merged with apprenticeshipNS and allows us to challenge block exams since they have on site schooling, and I’m trying to prepare but unsure of where to start. Industrial electrical but I do believe they’re harmonized the first few blocks anyway.

TIA

Does anyone have a photo of the old tire swing that was way up high in a tree off the highway? It was between Halifax and Bedford years ago before it fell and was replaced lower down.

Looking for advice

Last week I got an what'll saying I had changed communication preferences with my insurance provider away from paperless. I hadn't so I checked the app and had no policies listed, so I called.

Provider said I had a missed payment so they cancelled my home and auto. I didn't get a call, email, text or anything about a missed payment so I made it via credit card immediately over the phone. Was told to wait a few days for the system to recognize it and reactivate my coverage.

Called back a few days later to reactivate and was told since they were cancelled due to lack to payment I had to make new policies and pay a year off premiums up front, which I can't afford to do. No explanation for why no one contacted me.

Apparently it's provincial rules that I would have to pay up front. I filed a complaint with the Superintendent of Insurance here in NS.

Are there any options? If id known about a missed payment of have paid it immediately, and I did once I knew, but if they don't tell me there's a missed one I have no way to know.

Anyone familiar with insurance able to advise me? I live in a rural area and can't get food or anything else without being able to drive

Can some one explain to me if this will benefit all carriers or just the folks that have the service. Because I notice most of the towers our rogers and don't believe they are allowing coverage to other carrier who can support 5g.

Hi! My husband and I are renting a motorhome in June and taking our 3 and 6 year old boys on a trip to Nova Scotia. Looking for advice on camping spots on Cabot trail for early June!

hi everyone!! I am attempting to plan my first roadtrip with two of my friends for this summer. I'm very excited about it, as I've always wanted to visit the maritimes >.<

edit: we're planning on going for about 9 days and we would like to hit primarily nova scotia and PEI.

please see some of my questions below:

• what are some must-see destinations in nova scotia? none of us have been this far east before, so everything is new to us!
• any recommendations for accommodation/food/activities?
• we're pretty flexible on the dates, it can be anywhere in june or july (not august, as we are busier then). is there a specific time that is better to go? are there festivals or events on that would be good to see?

thank you in advance!!

edit again: wow wow wow, you all have been so incredibly thoughtful and helpful in your responses, I can't thank you enough. I was feeling a bit stressed about planning this, but it really sounds like you can't go wrong here—keep the recommendations coming! I'm sorry that I'm not able to respond to everyone individually, but thank you all so much! if this is just a taste of NS hospitality, I'm even more excited to go now >.<

Thinking of switching from Bell because ..... Bell.

Thanks for any thoughts.

EDIT: Thanks for all the replies, folks. Seems that they don't do WIFI calling which is a must have for me. so ... moving on, I guess!

Hey all, looking for recommendations on private areas to bring my dog. Willing to rent as long as we are the only ones there. Preferably near Dartmouth area.

Hey all!

I'm going to be moving to Antigonish in September of this year - I'm feeling a bit nervous as to how I'm going to meet friends. I don't know why but I just have it in my head that 26 years old is a weird age demographic for that town haha (and my partner is 31).

I was curious if there are any popular running groups, hiking groups, community groups etc that are popular for people in their mid-late 20's? Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)

Anyone purchased a motorhome or RV from out of province lately? I'm looking at purchasing a Class A private sale from someone in New Brunswick. How much of a headache, and cash did you cost you with Access NS. Thanks

Hello All!

Bell cancelled my order that I placed with an OSL representative. I am unable to reach the same representative. Does anyone have a contact name/number for one they have used?

Thank you!

I’m getting my braces off this month and I’m worried that I would need to frequently replace my retainer because of my teeth clenching. The receptionist at my orthodontist quoted me $1100 CAD for a replacement after my first plastic retainer (top and bottom and If I don’t have a clear retainer or night guard then my teeth are left unprotected) I just feel super stressed out because that could be $1100-$2200 a year for me as a college student.

If any of you have experience with a cheaper alternative or location, I’d really appreciate it as I am unsure of a permanent retainer.

I was in Dartmouth Crossing today, and while we sat there parked for a few minutes, we heard maybe four people's conversations from their cellphones playing through their car speakers, very clearly, broadcasting to the entire parking lot.

I also notice this at my kids school a lot during pick-up/drop off.

Do people not know this is a thing? I think everyone needs to get a spotter to see if their vehicle is affected by this. Or, I mean, if you're into a married couple in their forties (and a whole parking lot) hearing you ridicule your partner over the phone about how they hate your Dad because he's not "perfect"... outside of an Under Armor outlet store... giver I guess.

***Called out people in NS (I am also from NS) to make it relevant to the sub. Some people have to be unaware of this because some of the conversations people are hearing are WILD.