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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 5th 2012, 7:02 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,749
Posted By lof

Re: Another Insufferable Cyclist

That's what summer does to you... :rofl:

Congratulations on your achievement - may the sun stick around for a while so that this is just the beginning of your cycle commuter career. :thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
May 10th 2012, 3:48 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,477
Posted By lof

Re: Fluent speaking German assistance needed

Way back when my documents had to be translated by an accredited translator. Is that not the case anymore?:confused:

Johanna (//http://www.german-link.com/) did a great and fast job for me....
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2012, 2:40 am
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By lof

Re: New SIN number

Taking your SIN card, your new work permit and your other official ID like passport and driver's licence to the next Service Canada Center?
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2012, 4:35 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,763
Posted By lof

Re: Cell Phone - Which Network ? What Plan ?

http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/prepaid-cell-phone-rates

As an example: $35 gives you 200 minutes, unlimited browsing and unlimited texting, voice mail is included...

They operate on the Rogers...
Forum: Canada
Mar 4th 2012, 3:57 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,226
Posted By lof

Re: 730 day rule for PR change it?

I acknowledge that there have been a lot of changes in the immigration system since I went through it but back in 2007 you had to activate your PR status within a year of the date of your medical...
Forum: Canada
Feb 29th 2012, 12:10 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,689
Posted By lof

Re: rentals in Vancouver Island

You haven't specified where you intend to go to - Vancouver Island is roughly half the size of Ireland (The whole island incl. Northern Ireland...) :huh:

An option to the known sites like...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2012, 8:15 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,098
Posted By lof

Re: Mobile Phone - contract vs pay as u go

Speakout has "unlimited browsing" for $10 p/m. There are people saying that they can't do everything they want to with it though... I guess you could always try if it fits your bill? Going with $25...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 28th 2012, 1:50 am
Replies: 1,167
Views: 269,606
Posted By lof

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Not perfectly sure if you refer to the mountie or the card, but by what I've been told by people who've become Canadians 20+ years ago (I think) the card has always been on the cheap looking side. I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 18th 2011, 2:22 am
Replies: 1,167
Views: 269,606
Posted By lof

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

I think one of hurdles with "the boonies" is that CIC consolidates the applications. At least here on Vancouver Island that has been / is the case: The staff does all the prep work in Victoria and...
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2011, 8:33 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,497
Posted By lof

Re: Should I buy winter clothes in UK?

On the other hand:

Given that you are looking at moving to Victoria in February... It's easily possible that your existing UK winter clothes do the trick (for this season anyway).
Depending on...
Forum: Canada
Oct 18th 2011, 1:28 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,311
Posted By lof

Re: Advice on Victoria...

you most likely find your choices limited - the majority of landlords don't rent to people with pets. a large dog makes it even more difficult.

welcome to the island and best of luck! :thumbup:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 15th 2011, 3:59 am
Replies: 1,167
Views: 269,606
Posted By lof

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

application received by cic: december 1st, 2009
acknowledgement including "discover canada" book received: may 7th, 2010
transfer to victoria office: nov 2, 2010
notice to appear sent by victoria...
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2011, 5:22 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,676
Posted By lof

Re: CELL PHONE - LOCAL VS LONG DISTANCE CALLS

it really depends on the provider. and sometimes the boundaries of the local call area seem to be a bit random.

out here in the west a second area code has been introduced a couple of years ago...
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2011, 2:47 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,719
Posted By lof

Re: Dog friendly beaches - Vancouver Island

http://www.sandhillbooks.com/cgi-bin/sandhillbooks/00164.html
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 13th 2011, 6:08 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 6,059
Posted By lof

Re: Yet to find a modest Canadian!

off topic:
good to see you here, yyzlover! hope you are ok(ish)? :wub:
Forum: Canada
Mar 13th 2011, 5:59 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,094
Posted By lof

Re: The Vancouver Island Discussion

haven't checked all your posts, just wondered if you were aware that both of you would have to re-certify your qualifications in bc?

here in the comox valley there's not a lot moving right now. it...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 8th 2011, 1:25 am
Replies: 51
Views: 3,478
Posted By lof

Re: Cheque cashed late no funds - $40 fee

*

which was less than a week from the date on the cheque and two days after i got it in one particular case... ;)

my point probably was that i'd consider myself lucky to be charged only by my...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 7th 2011, 11:51 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,478
Posted By lof

Re: Cheque cashed late no funds - $40 fee

not sure about the schools bank in your case but the bank i have to deal with as treasurer of a local club charges $7 for the nsf-notification to the club when a cheque bounces.

our policy is to...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 6th 2011, 4:50 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,359
Posted By lof

Re: BlackBerry question

in other words 850/1900 gsm services in canada work on the rogers network only and require a sim card.
bell, telus etc have built their original network on cdma technology - the handset itself is...
Forum: Canada
Mar 5th 2011, 3:09 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 4,503
Posted By lof

Re: Sim Card Only Deals in Canada

fwiw (and i'm in no way associated with them...) :

7-11 speakout sells all top-up nominations ($25, $35, $50, $100 iirr) for a full year. if you only need it for emergencies you probably don't...
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2011, 4:01 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,831
Posted By lof

Re: Starting a home business basics- NS

thanks for that. :thumbup:

i guess it's a matter of doing your homework thoroughly before trying to register your business name.


on the other hand (and i realise that i'm putting an orange...
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2011, 12:52 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,831
Posted By lof

Re: Starting a home business basics- NS

i actually refrained from posting in this thread because nikki was clearly stating NS. but since you've brought business starts in BC up, jon...

is it possible to register your business as a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 17th 2011, 2:18 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,328
Posted By lof

Re: Canadian Citizenship - Swearing Allegiance to the Queen

my understanding is that, once cic gets around to consider my application, i'm going to swear allegiance to the Queen of Canada. it's just that Her Majesty "coincidentally" happens to be the Queen of...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 17th 2011, 1:22 am
Replies: 1,167
Views: 269,606
Posted By lof

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

:thumbup: congratulations, jerry!

hurry up, victoria (or wherever on the island lof's application is gathering dust...)
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 2nd 2011, 1:49 am
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By lof

CIC PNP Survey...

becoming pr through the bcpnp in 2007, i've been in the line-up for the citizenship test for 14 months or so. i therefore was quite exited to find an envelope with the cic crest in the mail...
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