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Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2010, 3:51 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,806
Posted By uprightdog

Vancouver citizenship photos

I'm not sure if this is the best place for this posting, but can anyone recommend a photographer in Vancouver who does those tricky citizenship photos?
Forum: Canada
Aug 19th 2007, 6:37 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,826
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Anyone have problems finding a multi region DVD player

Can anyone recommend a specific cheap DVD player that already will, or can easily be converted to, play region 2 DVDs, and that is available from Futureshop, The Brick, or similar chain? Not Walmart...
Forum: Canada
Aug 16th 2007, 6:13 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 1,889
Posted By uprightdog

Re: travelling pre-PR card

I would in fact be on train or bus...
Forum: Canada
Aug 16th 2007, 5:53 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 1,889
Posted By uprightdog

travelling pre-PR card

I've only been in Canada for a couple of weeks. Is it possible to travel down to the US and back before my PR card shows up?
Forum: Canada
Aug 10th 2007, 10:35 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 193,249
Posted By uprightdog

Does IBAN exist in Canada?

I am attempting to do a SWIFT transaction of funds between my bank - The Co-operative - in the UK and my new bank - TD - in Canada. The Co-op are insisting that I provide an IBAN code, whereas TD are...
Forum: Canada
Aug 6th 2007, 11:56 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,112
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Rogers sim failing to text

Yes. It doesn't even work when I directly reply to a UK text.
Forum: Canada
Aug 6th 2007, 11:39 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,112
Posted By uprightdog

Rogers sim failing to text

Anyone know why my Rogers prepay sim card fails to send texts to the UK? It seems to fire off okay, but it not received at the other end - yet I can receive texts from there fine.
Forum: Canada
Jul 29th 2007, 12:31 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 465
Posted By uprightdog

IT recruitment agency recommendations?

Any recommendations for recruitment agencies, specialising in IT (I am a web developer), serving Vancouver?

Any help appreciated!
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2007, 11:44 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,628
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Finding a place in Vancouver

Thanks for all the advice. I have given up on finding somewhere in advance of my arrival, and gone down the temporary accommodation route with Bruce Ward (having called them). It is certainly not a...
Forum: Canada
Jul 10th 2007, 2:29 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,010
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Vancouver locations - any advice?

Hi

Can you share how you are looking for your property? I am in the same boat, only landing in early August, and any tips would be appreciated.
Forum: Canada
Jul 6th 2007, 3:01 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,628
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Finding a place in Vancouver

Thanks. I've seen Bruceward mentioned here before. Unfortunately I have emailed them twice and they haven't bothered to even reply.
Forum: Canada
Jul 6th 2007, 1:43 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,628
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Finding a place in Vancouver

Thanks, but I already am (as stated)!
Forum: Canada
Jul 6th 2007, 8:40 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,628
Posted By uprightdog

Finding a place in Vancouver

I am moving to Vancouver on August 3rd, and currently I am discovering how hard it can be to find a place to live. I am looking to rent a one-bedroom suite, in a decent area, for no more than $1000...
Forum: Canada
Jun 17th 2007, 6:43 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By uprightdog

Canadian ID for bank account

I am hoping to open a Canadian bank account the day after I land in Vancouver. As I understand it I will be required to present 2 pieces of ID, one of which is issued in Canada. Considering this will...
Forum: Canada
Jun 16th 2007, 2:47 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,455
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Moving my moolah to Canada

I will only be transferring around 5K. How about PayPal?
Forum: Canada
Jun 15th 2007, 6:43 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,455
Posted By uprightdog

Moving my moolah to Canada

I need to transfer my money over to Canada. I would have thought the best way to do this is to open a Canadian bank account now, and transfer the money electronically. I would imagine I would have to...
Forum: Canada
Jun 4th 2007, 4:52 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,468
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Anyone shipped just boxes?

Further quotes in:

Excess Baggage (http://www.internationalrelocations.co.uk) quoted £229.50 for 2 tea crates.

Shipit.co.uk quoted a huge £702 to ship 2 cubic metres - that is to the Vancouver...
Forum: Canada
Jun 4th 2007, 4:12 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,468
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Anyone shipped just boxes?

Well, guy on the phone said I wouldn't be charged for boxes.
Forum: Canada
Jun 4th 2007, 1:57 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,468
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Anyone shipped just boxes?

I'm also moving to Vancouver shortly, only in my case from Manchester. I will have only a few boxes, and obviously want to keep the price down. So far I've received only one quote, from Anglopacific...
Forum: Canada
Jun 3rd 2007, 1:19 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 430
Posted By uprightdog

Shipping with 1st Move

Does anyone have any experience of 1st Move International? I'll shortly be moving from the UK to Vancouver, but will have only a small amount of stuff to ship (books, CDs etc). I'm looking for a...
Forum: Canada
May 31st 2007, 4:32 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,520
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Opening a bank account from the UK

Thanks Clare. Who was this other account with...?
Forum: Canada
May 31st 2007, 3:56 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,520
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Opening a bank account from the UK

I have read that although one can open an account from the UK, it is not activated (IE any use!) until you arrive and do so in person. Is this correct...?
Forum: Canada
May 31st 2007, 2:45 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 875
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Relocating to Vancouver - advice?

Hi Frank. Thanks for that - unfortunately that property is a bit too rich for my blood at this stage. I would appreciate that other lead you mentioned though. Cheers!
Forum: Canada
May 30th 2007, 8:49 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,371
Posted By uprightdog

Re: Mobile phone, sim, prepay, all that stuff

Okay... not sure how this would affect me? Wasn't particularly planning to go with Virgin in Canada.
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