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 Identification Card If you are not going to get a driver’s licence and you want proof of age or an identity card with a photo, you will want to get an identification card. This card is often needed in order to take part in age-restricted activities (for example, attending certain movies) or purchasing age restricted products (for example, alcohol or tobacco products, etc.). It is available through the Registry of Motor Vehicles, is valid for five years and costs $16.27. |
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The weather is very different during the winter, spring, summer and fall. HRM has warmer winters than the rest of Canada because we are so close to the ocean. The typical rule about the weather in HRM is “wait 5 minutes and the weather will change!” • Winter weather in HRM can have strong winds, heavy snowfall, freezing rain, and very cold temperatures. • Be ready for all kinds of winter weather. • Make sure your jackets have hoods and can keep the water out. • Wear many layers of clothes to keep your body heat in. • You will also need to wear a hat to keep warm. • If it is very cold, cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs. • Check the weather forecast every morning so you can choose the best clothes to wear • For information on weather call Environment Canada at 426-9090 or 1-800-668-6767 or visit www.weatheroffice.gc.ca |
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There are four basic ways to buy things: |
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1. cash |
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2. cheque |
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3. bankcard (debit) |
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4. or credit card |
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If you use a credit card, like Visa/Mastercard, you are promising to
pay later therefore you pay interest. You are not charged interest if you use
cash or a bankcard but some places charge service fees each time you use a
card or a cheque. |
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Some basic budget tips: • Pay for the essentials first like rent, utilities and food. • Distinguish the difference between wants and needs. • Allow for unexpected expenses – save a little extra just in case. • To avoid debt, pay with cash or bankcard. • Have only one major credit card. • If you have debt, arrange to pay it off at an affordable rate every week or so. • If you have debt and would like to have someone help you figure out how to pay it off, you can contact Credit Counseling of Atlantic Canada at 1-888-753-2227. |
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Shopping districts Halifax Shopping Centre www.halifaxshoppingcentre.com Bayers Lake Park www.bayerslakepark.com Mic Mac Mall www.micmacmall.ca Dartmouth Crossing www.dartmouthcrossing.com Spring Garden Road www.springgardenroad.com Downtown Dartmouth www.dartmouthdowntown.ca Downtown Halifax www.downtownhalifax.ns.ca Quinpool Road www.quinpoolroad.ca The Hydrostone Market www.hydrostonemarket.ca Bishop’s Landing www.bishopslanding.com |
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Major Grocery/Department stores Sobeys www.sobeys.com Superstore www.superstore.ca Zellers www.zellers.com Walmart www.walmart.com |
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Markets Halifax Seaport Farmers Market www.halifaxfarmersmarket.com Alderney Landing Farmers Market www.alderneylanding.com Harbourview Weekend Market (Drt) www.harbourviewmarket.com |
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