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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 3rd 2015, 11:23 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By bcmama

Missing renewed PR card

We recently renewed our PR cards. 3 out of 4 of them arrived at our home address by regular mail from Sydney processing - great. The card for our youngest child didn't arrive. Today I receive an...
Forum: Canada
Aug 31st 2015, 5:30 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,132
Posted By bcmama

Re: Bank account opening and proof of address

We used a Canadian PO Box service for opening a bank account with PC Financial as we knew we'd have temporary addresses for a few months.
Forum: Canada
Aug 24th 2015, 8:43 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 7,748
Posted By bcmama

Re: Moving from Yorkshire to Kelowna

That's great to hear that you're settling in so well :thumbup:
Forum: Canada
Aug 24th 2015, 8:34 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 4,887
Posted By bcmama

Re: Choosing an area to live? How did you do it?

Following on from that, can I ask how did you go about choosing an area to live ?

BC was really the only option based on weather and recognition of nursing qualifications. Eventually narrowed it...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 10th 2015, 6:18 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,962
Posted By bcmama

Re: Health Care grants/funding?

Canadian Mental Health Association maybe could assist with your query.
Forum: Canada
Jul 8th 2015, 1:29 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,016
Posted By bcmama

Re: Credit cards for flights

We use Capital One Aspire, also considered RBC Avion which is similar.
Forum: Canada
Jul 3rd 2015, 9:27 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,296
Posted By bcmama

Re: Job offer from outside Canada

My hubby did, but he already had PR status and had previously been over and visited with the company. Think it's pretty unusual though.
Forum: Canada
Apr 10th 2015, 5:22 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,400
Posted By bcmama

Re: kamloops and kelowna

We live in Kelowna and I work in healthcare recruitment and my other half is a psych nurse. We visited Kamloops years ago but never considered it as a potential place to live but I hear nice things...
Forum: Canada
Apr 10th 2015, 5:15 am
Replies: 45
Views: 7,748
Posted By bcmama

Re: Moving from Yorkshire to Kelowna

Hello from Kelowna. We also rented at Playa del Sol 2yrs ago, when we first moved here, it's a good location for the college. Best of luck with your move and feel free to PM me with any questions.
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2014, 5:52 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 9,803
Posted By bcmama

Re: Life in Kelowna

Think it will depend on the time of year that you rent there and the owners preference. I think lots of owners will happily rent for a longer period if it's September-May/June. We found the majority...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 1st 2014, 6:44 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 5,936
Posted By bcmama

Re: Canadian stereotypes of Britain?

We live in Hobbit sized houses and drive around in Mini's.
It always rains.
We don't have decent dentists.
All we eat is fish and chips and drink beer.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 1st 2014, 6:37 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 4,114
Posted By bcmama

Re: experiences with being home sick

I've been here 18mths too and was surprised how hard the first wee spell of homesickness was. Now I just treat myself and try not to lose perspective and it soon passes.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 1st 2014, 6:30 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,084
Posted By bcmama

Re: Vague invitations

Love your honesty! I know how you feel.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 31st 2014, 4:29 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,084
Posted By bcmama

Vague invitations

Saw this on FB today and it reminded me of how much it is a pet hate of mine. Is it a canadian thing? I don't seem to remember anyone being so vague in the UK about making plans. Happens all the time...
Forum: Canada
Oct 31st 2014, 4:27 am
Replies: 48
Views: 6,361
Posted By bcmama

Re: Canadian v British Education

So she's turning 5 in Feb next year, so she'd be starting kindergarten in Sept? We went through something similar last year when we moved over and both my kids ended up repeating a year, due to their...
Forum: Canada
Oct 30th 2014, 5:13 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,631
Posted By bcmama

Re: Studying in Canada to gain PR?

Not sure that signing up for courses (with likely very expensive international fees) that you aren't particularly interested in is the best plan.
Maybe the IEC route would be a good thing to allow...
Forum: Canada
Oct 29th 2014, 12:37 am
Replies: 32
Views: 9,803
Posted By bcmama

Re: Life in Kelowna

I would imagine it would be hard to rent somewhere before you are physically here. Landlords maybe fairly sceptical about renting to someone they haven't actually met in person or done credit checks...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 28th 2014, 9:05 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 591
Posted By bcmama

Re: Proof of income when sponsoring parents?

Thanks, I did know the answer but thanks for confirming.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Oct 28th 2014, 5:32 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 591
Posted By bcmama

Proof of income when sponsoring parents?

I think I already know the answer to this, but I am hoping I might be wrong :lol:
Is income assessed only through CRA notices of assessment? Or is there another way to prove you meet the income...
Forum: Canada
Oct 28th 2014, 4:47 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 9,803
Posted By bcmama

Re: Life in Kelowna

We live in Lower Mission and me and my kids walk and bike everywhere, it's all flat and easy to get around without a car, although there are buses too. Feel free to PM me if you do end up in this...
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th 2014, 5:01 am
Replies: 32
Views: 9,803
Posted By bcmama

Re: Life in Kelowna

We live in Kelowna and pretty much love living here, although it's pretty pricey. Okanagan College is in the Mission area of Kelowna, which is a nice part of town and lots of expats live here. Plenty...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 2nd 2014, 9:19 pm
Replies: 363
Views: 31,025
Posted By bcmama

Re: BC gov offers $40 per day to parents during strike

I'm no expert either on workbooks but if it's any help I picked up a Grade 5 Canadian curriculum workbook from Costco for $8.99 and the same book was in Chapters for $17. London drugs also had some...
Forum: Canada
Jul 22nd 2014, 5:40 am
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By bcmama

Re: Visiting the US from BC (Canadian PR)

Thank you for clarifying
Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2014, 4:14 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By bcmama

Visiting the US from BC (Canadian PR)

Driving to the states from BC in a few weeks, not sure what we will need at the border? PR cards, UK passports anything else? Do we need to complete an ESTA? Anything else?
Forum: Canniversary
Jun 5th 2014, 5:16 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,717
Posted By bcmama

Survived year 1

Well I can't believe it's been a year since we arrived, it's flown by in some ways and really feels like a lifetime in other ways.

We were lucky that hubby had a permanent job to come to and he...
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