Housing & Utilities
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Getting power, heat, internet and a phone.
Setting up your utilitiesGetting hydro (electricity), gas/heating and water connected, what's usually included in rent, and realistic winter bills.
Choosing a phone and internet providerThe big carriers vs their budget brands, prepaid vs contract, and how to avoid overpaying for mobile data.
Tenant insurance: cheap and often requiredFor roughly $15–30 a month it covers your belongings and your liability — and many landlords won't hand over keys without it.
Garbage, recycling and compost rulesEvery municipality runs its own bins, pickup days and sorting rules — and some provinces refund deposits on bottles and cans.