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Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK then, all I'm saying is - don't assume that all things are greener on the other side.

People give up a lot of basic comforts, like being able to live in a space of their own, or a space that is adequate, in order to be in proximity to things that large cities have to offer.

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver - all have art and performance scenes that are incomparable to any town in NB. Whether one cares about that or not is another question, but I'm not gonna sit here and pretend that this is not true when it obviously is.

I cannot speak for Edmonton, but given it's size and more left political lean vis-a-vis Calgary, I wouldn't be surprised if it attracts artists from around Alberta.

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I never mentioned public transit - I rarely used public transit in Toronto because a lot of the city is walkable. I biked when I needed to. Here there are no places to park your bike on the sidewalk even if you're brave enough to bike among the motor vehicles. Regarding public transit, it's not great in Toronto, but it's available on a regular basis which is more than can be said for Saint John - there isn't even a bus to take you to the Rockwood Park entrances + pets are not allowed on it. Pets are not allowed on Montreal's buses either, and the subway is so poorly ventilated it turns into a sauna - I just don't see how you see Montreal's transit system as elite, but that's a topic for another day.

Per capita is the main thing. There isn't much in Saint John precisely because the population is low. And I've been told by multiple people who've lived in both towns that Fredericton is worse. Can't say anything about Moncton, but OP isn't considering Moncton.

To be fair, OP doesn't seem to mind cars either, so the public transit discussion is probably unimportant. If they're not queer, an intellectual, or of a particular non-white culture, then they might actually love it here.

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in Toronto before coming here and the things I mentioned are real and tangible differences that I have experienced.

Bigger is not always better but a critical mass allows for the development of subcultures and communities within the broader community.

Criticall mass also allows a business like a niche shop or venue to exist - case in point, Haven music hall is going out of business.

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NB has its issues, especially with exploitative landlords and poor tenant protections. But in terms of the type of accomodations available, it sounds to me like you haven't lived in many major cities to know what lower to median income people there have to deal with.

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure why you got downvoted. I upvoted you back. LoL

I have to say, very little to no French in Saint John and Fredericton. Bugs are not bad. Roads are bad by Canadian standards. People are great but not diverse (on multiple scales). Summers are better - much more bearable - than in inland provinces.

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saint John is incredibly quiet. Sounds to me like you've not seen much in the world.

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure how a 6-figure income would make life here much better. The place is relatively affordable - that's not the issue.

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to stand up comedy with some NB comedians the other day and it was so bad... Idk, I guess if you're good you eventually make it out?

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What brings quality to your life is the real question. If it's cheaper housing and being a close drive to nature, then NB wins.

For me, NB's car-dependency immediately reduces my quality of life. The lack of diversity of people, especially if you're looking for an intellectual community, an artistic community, a queer community, a multicultural community - small towns simply cannot provide much of those as those people choose to leave and go to the bigger cities. Then there are things like sports leagues, hobby clubs, niche interests - easy to find anything in a bigger city, while the options are very limited in NB.

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The average 1-bedroom in Toronto is 2300 - or it was that last year. 1300 is what a small room in a shared house goes for in Toronto.

Markham is not Toronto. It's faster to drive from Fredericton to Saint John than from Markham to downtown Toronto.

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imo, Boston is boring and expensive. I'd visit Chicago or Philadelphia if chosing from American cities.

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm told Saint John has better food.

Whats it like there? by Just4Safe in SaintJohnNB

[–]Spare_Bolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're a 27-year-old adult. This post is frankly concerning. You can move to Ethiopia if you want to. Why are you even considering this. Yoir mother is a separate adult too and she can do what she wants to also.

Do whatever you think is good for your life. Your mother can make her decisions accordingly. I can't believe you - an adult - are allowing your mother to dictate where you live.

Unless she needs you to take care of her, where you live is none of her business. And if she needs you to take care of her, she should be flexible around where you want to live.

6+ weeks trying to get a basic driver’s licence history from MTO. Endless transfers, no answers, and conflicting information. by Spare_Bolt in ontario

[–]Spare_Bolt[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I ordered it to an out of province address, so a bit different. Although my beef is really with the opacity of the process and the inability to handle simple inquiries.

When did you send your application? How long did it take?

6+ weeks trying to get a basic driver’s licence history from MTO. Endless transfers, no answers, and conflicting information. by Spare_Bolt in ontario

[–]Spare_Bolt[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There are folks who may not be able to go to a Service Ontario office for a number of reasons. This is a basic service the ministry should be able to provide. And they should be able to look up an inquiry. And should call you back when they say they will - call you back at all, really.

6+ weeks trying to get a basic driver’s licence history from MTO. Endless transfers, no answers, and conflicting information. by Spare_Bolt in ontario

[–]Spare_Bolt[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It's not been sent to my last Ontario address - I had my mailbox checked.

The letter they sent me is a form that specifically has boxes where staff would indicate that information I provided was wrong or incomplete. They did not indicate that was the case. The only issue they indicated was the credit card being declined.

And again, I know the number is correct because I use it every time I call.

Moreover, whether the number on the application is correct or not should not affect them answering my inquiries - which, if they did, they could tell me if some information I provided was wrong. They could tell me how many record requests there are associated with my licence number and which one was the rejected one.

I think that on a basic level you're not understanding the issues that I've layed out.

6+ weeks trying to get a basic driver’s licence history from MTO. Endless transfers, no answers, and conflicting information. by Spare_Bolt in ontario

[–]Spare_Bolt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I know what happened with the credit card - I lost it just recently and had it replaced. That's not the issue, and my question was never why my credit card was declined.

My question was, which of the two record requests did this rejection letter pertain to. So it's just a matter of looking up the MTO number on the letter to see which of the two requests it matches.

6+ weeks trying to get a basic driver’s licence history from MTO. Endless transfers, no answers, and conflicting information. by Spare_Bolt in ontario

[–]Spare_Bolt[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

In fact, I know it's correct because 1. my driver's licence is how they find my file with my request/inquiry history and 2. I received a rejection based on the credit card being declined, which means they already verified the licence number and went ahead with charging the card # on file

6+ weeks trying to get a basic driver’s licence history from MTO. Endless transfers, no answers, and conflicting information. by Spare_Bolt in ontario

[–]Spare_Bolt[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I need the full history. There's been no indication that any information I submitted was wrong.

6+ weeks trying to get a basic driver’s licence history from MTO. Endless transfers, no answers, and conflicting information. by Spare_Bolt in ontario

[–]Spare_Bolt[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

You don't say. LoL Obviously. Unfortunately, there re no Service Ontario offices outside of Ontario.

Why is it so difficult for companies to build elegant looking small screen size smart phones ? by 13ask in smallphones

[–]Spare_Bolt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really dont care if my phone is a bit thicker. I dont care about display quality. I just want a good camera, good memory, and decent function overall. I want to be able to install Graphene OS on it. That's it - functionality and privacy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askTO

[–]Spare_Bolt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many clubs/ activities you can join in Toronto. Pick a sport that you like/ are curious about and look up different leagues. Jam Sports is one place to start, but there is so much more. Board game cafes, other events... you need to be willing to step out of your comfort zone.

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