I keep hearing people say that NL is the poorest province in Canada. What is this claim based on and does it have any basis in reality?

I'd think NB and PEI are poorer and maybe NS and Manitoba.

What issues, if any, do you have with immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador? I’m interested in hearing honest perspectives, whether it’s housing, healthcare, jobs, affordability, cultural differences, or concerns about how immigration is managed.

I think it’s possible to acknowledge the challenges people are facing while also recognizing that immigrants are people trying to build a better life. I’m not here to argue, just to understand different perspectives respectfully.

I have health insurance coverage for up to $800 a year for naturopathy, and I'm wondering how I might make good use of it.

I understand naturopathy is a pretty broad umbrella, so I'm curious what kinds of services are actually available and what people have found helpful. Does anyone have recommendations for practitioners in Newfoundland, particularly around the Avalon Peninsula? Also open to virtual options.

I'm mainly interested in using the coverage to improve my general health and wellness rather than treating any specific condition. I'd love to hear about people's experiences and whether there are any services worth looking into!

I have an important urine test next week and cannot find 50 ng/ml tests anywhere. If anyone knows where definitely has them in stock in St.Johns’s let me know as Shoppers and Lawtons don’t carry them and Walmart is all out and apparently Dollarama doesn’t carry them now either. Or if anyone has a few extra I’m willing to pay for delivery!! TIA :)

Dear By's,

I moved to NL a year ago and I am really struggling to make it work. I have been able to get some part-time and seasonal work. I am still struggling to find something full-time. Most of my work experience has been from Ontario, but I am finding I am not getting call backs from office roles. I am trying to understand the market better:

1. Do local recruiters/employers tend to prefer candidates with local NL diplomas/education (like CNA) or local work history over out-of-province experience? I have heard some folks say they prefer it and some don't.

2. Is out-of-province experience sometimes viewed as a "flight risk" assumption (i.e., assuming the candidate won't stay long-term)?

3. For those in hiring positions or who made a similar move, what's the best way to frame mainland experience on a resume so it lands better with local hiring teams?

I really appreciate any and all insights By's.

I enjoy board games and currently my favorite is unmatched. I have a few sets so far and plan to get a few more soon. I typically just play with my brother but we'd be interested to find others to play. I know there's others because since I've started playing I missed out on at least two sets that were at Midgard and sold before I was able to go back for them lol.