Winnipeg Info
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Re: Winnipeg Info
Speaking as someone who enjoys living in Winnipeg (and knows quite a few successful Canadians who have said they don't ever want to leave) I would say a lot of the negative opinions of the peg you get are from people who have never lived here.
I moved after 6 years in Melbourne (prior to that Edinburgh)and have had more fun (and spent more time outdoors) here.
Sure the winters can be really harsh but each province/capital city had it's own cross to bear in that season.
You just acclimatize/wear the right clothing and adapt
Embrace the season - flood your backyard and turn it into a ice rink. Great fun.
It's a great place for families - loads to do, there is rarely a weekend goes by when there is not some festival or another going on.
Summers have been lovely so far - plenty of lovely beaches and lakes to visit and take advantage of the heat.
As with all cities there are good parts and bad parts of it - as a general rule of thumb the southend is a nicer area.
I moved after 6 years in Melbourne (prior to that Edinburgh)and have had more fun (and spent more time outdoors) here.
Sure the winters can be really harsh but each province/capital city had it's own cross to bear in that season.
You just acclimatize/wear the right clothing and adapt
Embrace the season - flood your backyard and turn it into a ice rink. Great fun.
It's a great place for families - loads to do, there is rarely a weekend goes by when there is not some festival or another going on.
Summers have been lovely so far - plenty of lovely beaches and lakes to visit and take advantage of the heat.
As with all cities there are good parts and bad parts of it - as a general rule of thumb the southend is a nicer area.
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Re: Winnipeg Info
Embrace the season - flood your backyard and turn it into a ice rink. Great fun. - This is a great idea!
Cheers for the heads up Scot, What's your industry?
Cheers for the heads up Scot, What's your industry?
#18
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Re: Winnipeg Info
We came over for my hubby's work - he's a civil engineer, and is loving it. (And is now playing hockey in his spare time)
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Nice! That sounds pretty awesome!
I agree on getting involved as well! We're quite looking forward to it, it should be an adventure!
On the note, does anyone know of any paperwork I can do in preparation? to have it ready to go so to speak?
I agree on getting involved as well! We're quite looking forward to it, it should be an adventure!
On the note, does anyone know of any paperwork I can do in preparation? to have it ready to go so to speak?
#20
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Obitim, spoke with my buddy about network support he said outside of large companies like Great West, MTS, Lotteries, Government not a lot of small jobs. Haven't seen the MTS guy for a while but not been catching the bus so might see him when the weather changes. as for paperwork start here Manitoba Immigration and Economic Opportunities | Immigrate to Manitoba, Canada have fun
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Ho Grah,
Cheers for coming back to me and for the link! I'm gonna make a start I think so that we'll be making some prpgress! Would you recommend the PNP?
Cheers for coming back to me and for the link! I'm gonna make a start I think so that we'll be making some prpgress! Would you recommend the PNP?