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Most of the buildings are obscured by the many trees growing throughout the city.  \nAcknowledgements  \nThis publication was made possible with the support of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.  \nWe would also like to thank Mr. Jerry Vink, who researched and developed much of the text, as well as the British Columbia Ministry of Education and Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights, who allowed their Guide to be used as a template.  \nSuggestions  \nWe welcome your suggestions and comments for future editions of this guide. Our address is: Association for New Canadians  \nP.O. Box 2031 Station CSt. John’s, NL A1C 5R6  \nPlease note: This information has been compiled by an external consultant. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy, currency, and reliability of the content, the Association for New Canadians or the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada do not offer any guarantees in this regard.  \nNewfoundland and Labrador i  \nTable of Contents  \nINTRODUCTION   1   \nCHAPTER 1: SETTLING IN   5   \nCHAPTER 2: NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR   11   \nCHAPTER 3: GOVERNMENT   15   \nCHAPTER 4: IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS   21   \nCHAPTER 5: HOUSING   25   \nCHAPTER 6: TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL   29   \nCHAPTER 7: CARS AND DRIVING   33   \nCHAPTER 8: EDUCATION   39   \nCHAPTER 9: CHILDCARE   47   \nCHAPTER 10: HEALTH CARE   49   \nCHAPTER 11: GETTING ASSISTANCE   53   \nCHAPTER 12: THE LEGAL SYSTEM   57   \nCHAPTER 13: FIRE PROTECTION   63   \nCHAPTER 14: EMPLOYMENT .................................................................... 65   \nCHAPTER 15: MONEY AND BANKING .................................................... 71   \nCHAPTER 16: SHOPPING............................................................................ 75   \nRESOURCES  \nResource 1: Public Holidays ............................................................................. 80  \nResource 2: Some Uniquely Newfoundland and Labrador Events and Festivals 81  \nResource 3: Rights and Responsibilities – Tenant and Landlord ...................... 83  \nResource 4: Things To Consider When Buying A Used Car ............................ 84  \nResource 5: Reporting An Accident ................................................................. 85  \nii Newcomers’ Guide  \nINTRODUCTION  \n• HOW TO USE THE GUIDE  \n• THE TELEPHONE BOOK  \n• EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS  \n• TIME AND TIME ZONES  \n• THE METRIC SYSTEM  \nINTRODUCTION  \nHow to Use the Guide  \nThis Guide is divided into two parts. 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