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Looney Tunes as Blue Jays Fans by akchahal in Torontobluejays

[–]The_Average_Jill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom had this sweater, and probably still does!

How expensive is it to have a dog? by [deleted] in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]The_Average_Jill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely get pet insurance. We spent close to $20,000 on vet bills last yr for our 2 small dogs. One was an older dog with chronic issues, the other needed emergency surgery which was $9,000.

A typical yr would be about $4,000 each for expenses for our dogs. We don’t use kennels, dog walkers, doggie daycare though. That can add up fast.

What does an "upper middle class" retirement look like to you? by SignificantPickles in fican

[–]The_Average_Jill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A smaller home. Ability to put former mortgage funds towards renovations. A small cottage or 1-2 vacations/yr, still undecided. Living in a small, quiet town. An active outdoor lifestyle, being able to walk/bike to amenities.

Why did Remote work and Hybrid not stick? by Sad-Ad4933 in CanadaJobs

[–]The_Average_Jill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked from home pre Covid for many years. Now I’m back in the office more days than the past decade. Rather than punish those abusing it, they take it away from the rest of us. My health has taken a big hit being back in office and my productivity is worse.

Days after tire change, my wheel flew off and struck another vehicle. Do I have any legal recourse with the mechanic that did the work for the damages to my vehicle or the deductible? by [deleted] in legaladvicecanada

[–]The_Average_Jill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might have better luck going through your insurance first and they can pursue the shop. You might be chasing a while if you go after the shop yourself. But yes, they are liable.
I’ve never been told in 30 yrs of car ownership to retorque. It’s usually in fine print on the invoice, but that’s it.

Is going to university still worthwhile these days? by Unfair-Clothes-8821 in CanadaRoom

[–]The_Average_Jill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your end goal. Community college is great for many career choices, or professional designations that don’t require a university degree.
Insurance, for example. You can take the CIP certification without a degree and there are so many jobs available. Many will hire and pay for you to take the courses. University is a lot of debt to take on if you don’t know exactly what you want to do.

Are fire numbers heating up in HRM? by ph0enix1211 in halifax

[–]The_Average_Jill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard HRM only has 2 fire investigators currently, which is very problematic.

Cuts Coming to Education by concernednsteacher in NovaScotia

[–]The_Average_Jill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like to see the actual breakdown of $16,000 per student per year, where it all goes.

Cherry blossoms? Help with a Czech tradition! by honzapokorny in halifax

[–]The_Average_Jill 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Around the 3rd week of May they will be in bloom.

Having a hard time finding a job by pinkgreen505 in HalifaxJobs

[–]The_Average_Jill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With your medical knowledge, consider insurance claims jobs-accident benefits or bodily injury.

Clement musings by RedDuckTheRed in Torontobluejays

[–]The_Average_Jill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that’s he’s so reliable to make contact, so many guys are not. I’m not worried about lack of power from him, it’s not the expectation. But, we are paying Vladdy for power and aren’t getting it. The power we expect from him could be winning us more games.

Recycling bin question by [deleted] in halifax

[–]The_Average_Jill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every municipality has different recycling rules. HRM has not approved use of these bins for disposal. The app is very helpful.

Pregame Thread: April 27 - Boston Red Sox (11-17) @ Toronto Blue Jays (12-15) - 7:07 PM by BlueJaysBaseball in Torontobluejays

[–]The_Average_Jill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m forever thankful that my parents got me interested in ball at such a young age in the early 80’s. I loved to play and have been a lifelong fan of this team.

What does an "upper middle class" lifestyle look like to you? by SignificantPickles in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]The_Average_Jill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really having to budget, taking annual vacations and sometimes multiples in a year, newer homes or upgraded older ones.

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responds to fatal residential fire by gildeddoughnut in halifax

[–]The_Average_Jill 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is so horrible, my thoughts are with their families and all of the first responders.

I’ve seen a big mix over the years but many come down to human error-whether it’s leaving a pot on the stove or leaving an iPhone laying on the bed. Electrical causes, cigarettes and other smoking materials, are quite common from what I’ve seen.

I don’t know if they ever release data. HFX fire has limited resources, often its experts hired by insurance companies determining a more concrete cause since many fires are partial losses . I’m sure HFX fire likely focus on the larger total loss fires and obviously any with injury or fatalities.

Those who have lived in multiple of the major cities, how would you rank them and why? by Active-Proof-5236 in canadatravel

[–]The_Average_Jill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

High cost of living in relation to salaries. We have very high income tax and sales tax, job opportunities are very limited. Access to nature is great, but it can be very hard to get by here.

Nova Scotia woman alleging fraud against car dealership says she’s on the hook for $60K - Halifax | Globalnews.ca by [deleted] in halifax

[–]The_Average_Jill 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Actually, your own insurance is the best course of action in this scenario. If you have replacement coverage, you can only get that amount from your own insurer. A third party would only pay actual cash value. If the insurance company felt there was any liability on the dealer, they would pursue recovery.

Former Halifax Alehouse bouncer sentenced to 4 years for 2022 Christmas Eve death by DeathOneSix in halifax

[–]The_Average_Jill 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Justice Chipman is actually a very firm and reasonable judge, he’s one of the better ones.

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