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To all the Winnibashers out there!
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Frequently on this forum, Winnipeg takes a beating. Very often by ill informed generalisations. I am sure this scares off potential British immigrants who might have found Winnipeg has a lot to offer them.
We are a young family who struggled in Cornwall, England on low wages for far too long. Winnipeg has allowed us to drastically improve our standard of living, we now have savings for the first time ever and we were able to afford this beautiful place for $228,000 on my meagre 'Canadian newcomer' salary. (the picture doesnt show the 2 storey barn or the 5 acres of woodland) Also, Manitaba hurried our skilled worker application through (12 months). I am glad we chose Winnipeg. D |
Re: To all the Winnibashers out there!
Originally Posted by scimdarren
Frequently on this forum, Winnipeg takes a beating. Very often by ill informed generalisations. I am sure this scares off potential British immigrants who might have found Winnipeg has a lot to offer them.
We are a young family who struggled in Cornwall, England on low wages for far too long. Winnipeg has allowed us to drastically improve our standard of living, we now have savings for the first time ever and we were able to afford this beautiful place for $228,000 on my meagre 'Canadian newcomer' salary. (the picture doesnt show the 2 storey barn or the 5 acres of woodland) Also, Manitaba hurried our skilled worker application through (12 months). I am glad we chose Winnipeg. D |
Re: To all the Winnibashers out there!
Originally Posted by scimdarren
Frequently on this forum, Winnipeg takes a beating. Very often by ill informed generalisations. I am sure this scares off potential British immigrants who might have found Winnipeg has a lot to offer them.
We are a young family who struggled in Cornwall, England on low wages for far too long. Winnipeg has allowed us to drastically improve our standard of living, we now have savings for the first time ever and we were able to afford this beautiful place for $228,000 on my meagre 'Canadian newcomer' salary. (the picture doesnt show the 2 storey barn or the 5 acres of woodland) Also, Manitaba hurried our skilled worker application through (12 months). I am glad we chose Winnipeg. D Here Here Unfortunately there are may who decry all provinces except the Big 3 (ON, BC AB). but the beauty of Canada is it's size. There is room and diversity for all. Although we are pursuing a NB PNP. we seriously considered Manitoba. It was the flexibility of the NB programme that won us over. Others shouldn't let themselves be put off by what are after all only personal opinions. One of the fun things about this whole process is the research, especially the mls (yes I am an adict) :rolleyes: Bye the way nice place :cool: When (IF) we get our visa we will be able to afford a decent size house on as many acres as we wish, and all without a mortgage. :D Now we just have to get there. Pennyhp |
Re: To all the Winnibashers out there!
What a beautiful home you have. Glad you're happy living in the peg :)
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Nice hoose! Winnipeg is our nearest big city and by the look and sound of it, you get a lot more house for your money than we're getting just over the border in Ontario!
We live in a small goldmining town that is currently undergoing a bit of a gold rush (one mine took over the other one, big seams of gold found, considering opening up many of the closed down mines as new technology and current gold prices make digging deeper more economical) and property is pretty thin on the ground as new workers move into the area. People here think Winnipeg is the bees knees! |
Re: To all the Winnibashers out there!
Originally Posted by scimdarren
Frequently on this forum, Winnipeg takes a beating. Very often by ill informed generalisations. I am sure this scares off potential British immigrants who might have found Winnipeg has a lot to offer them.
We are a young family who struggled in Cornwall, England on low wages for far too long. Winnipeg has allowed us to drastically improve our standard of living, we now have savings for the first time ever and we were able to afford this beautiful place for $228,000 on my meagre 'Canadian newcomer' salary. (the picture doesnt show the 2 storey barn or the 5 acres of woodland) Also, Manitaba hurried our skilled worker application through (12 months). I am glad we chose Winnipeg. D So how many winters have you done? I know I couldnt hack it, but good for you, and you are right, it is often overlooked as a destination, and does have its benefits. |
Re: To all the Winnibashers out there!
I liked Winterpeg.... when I visited in the summer :D
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Re: To all the Winnibashers out there!
Originally Posted by scimdarren
Frequently on this forum, Winnipeg takes a beating. Very often by ill informed generalisations. I am sure this scares off potential British immigrants who might have found Winnipeg has a lot to offer them.
We are a young family who struggled in Cornwall, England on low wages for far too long. Winnipeg has allowed us to drastically improve our standard of living, we now have savings for the first time ever and we were able to afford this beautiful place for $228,000 on my meagre 'Canadian newcomer' salary. (the picture doesnt show the 2 storey barn or the 5 acres of woodland) Also, Manitaba hurried our skilled worker application through (12 months). I am glad we chose Winnipeg. D Congratulations. A beautiful home. Its wonderful to hear that you are happy and settled in Winnipeg. Winnipeg will always have a special place in my heart as I was born and spent many happy childhood years there and loved it - all seasons! We use to have to walk 3 miles a day to school! |
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Originally Posted by willmore
Congratulations. A beautiful home. Its wonderful to hear that you are happy and settled in Winnipeg.
Winnipeg will always have a special place in my heart as I was born and spent many happy childhood years there and loved it - all seasons! We use to have to walk 3 miles a day to school! |
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We came to Winnipeg last March and we all love it. The children especially.
We have come through our first winter and although they said it was unusually mild we had no problems at all. Good North face coat and a hat are the only two items you need. We have a nice house in Southdale, no mortgage and family in the UK queuing up to visit us in "the Peg". However, roll on summer !! |
Re: To all the Winnibashers out there!
Originally Posted by dbd33
At least it couldn't have been uphill, either way.
Yea, like to see you walk 3 miles to school 5 days a week in -35 degree weather bud! ;) |
Re: To all the Winnibashers out there!
Originally Posted by willmore
Yea, like to see you walk 3 miles to school 5 days a week in -35 degree weather bud! ;)
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Re: To all the Winnibashers out there!
Originally Posted by willmore
Yea, like to see you walk 3 miles to school 5 days a week in -35 degree weather bud! ;)
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Originally Posted by dbd33
Yeah, well I'd have liked to have had the chance at an education but we was poor.
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Re: To all the Winnibashers out there!
Originally Posted by willmore
Yea, like to see you walk 3 miles to school 5 days a week in -35 degree weather bud! ;)
Is that F or C?....Oh, when its that cold it doesnt matter does it! |
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