Newfoundland is the eastern-most province of Canada. It has more than 16,000 km of rough coastline extending into the Atlantic Ocean which sweeps contrasting air masses and strong weather systems inland. The province also includes more than 7,000 small islands. The weather of Newfoundland generally has cold winters and cool summers.
By its position and time zone, Newfoundland has a bridging importance in transportation and communication between Canada and Europe, as iconized by the Signal Hill national historic site which tells the story of the first transatlantic wireless transmission. Newfoundland's demographics show that residents are of a homogeneous group. About 95% are of British and Irish origin. Newfoundland is a province that has the lowest crime rates in the country.
Major industries in St John's include oil and gas production and management, government services, education, health and social services, retail and tourism. Recently, because of the new offshore oil discovery, St. John's is predicting a long-term positive job growth. Incomes continue to grow and the influx population is increasing.
In recent years, St. John's housing market is on the rise. Prices are speculated to increase some 10% in 2009, in contrast to the national trend. Apartment rentals will see a rise in costs as well. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation recently expanded its coverage of the rental market to include information on rental units in St. John's.
Newfoundland has become a new oil province with many plans for expansion. A great place to live, work and grow a family, this is also place for an aggressive career.
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