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Forum: Canada
Mar 6th 2025, 11:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 10,998
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Back on this forum after almost 17 Years!!! Wow

Hi Nikki - your posts from NS were very helpful on my own journey. I think it's less likely one logs in here as citizenship recedes into our past; the rules change and what we knew may no longer...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 3rd 2024, 12:13 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,601
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Canada's Mennonites

Lots of Mennonites, and Hutterites, in eastern Alberta.
I even came across a colony of Mennonites when I lived in Mexico - descendants of those who left Manitoba in the 1920's, attracted by cheap...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 3rd 2024, 12:06 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 4,797
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Canadian slang

A personal favourite, out here in the West, is "beaky" - meaning 'lippy', 'smart-mouthed', impertinent etc.
To "beak off" at someone is to give them cheek, or give them lip.
Forum: Canniversary
Jan 14th 2023, 1:59 am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,408
Posted By AdrianR

Re: 24 years but who would go back to the UK?

The England you left 24 years ago is no more; it's gone. There's a reason for that old adage, "You can never go home again."
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 18th 2022, 4:49 am
Replies: 1
Views: 816
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Passport Place of Issue

I would say that is sufficient - UK passports are issued by a central authority that does not disclose its physical location.
Forum: Canada
Oct 12th 2022, 11:09 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,737
Posted By AdrianR

Wink Re: UK Telecommunication Engineers - How did you do it?

Methinks you need to get your coat...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 29th 2022, 4:10 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,592
Posted By AdrianR

Re: NB seniors no longer allowed to drive before 9 am., between 3 and 5 pm

Funny - wonder if it applies to other Provincial capitals?
That comment sections was a blast; clearly, they didn't read The Manatee's disclaimer.
Forum: Canada
Sep 25th 2022, 3:40 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,448
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Renting in Calgary

My 2c worth, as someone involved with property rentals.
The biggest difference between the UK and Alberta is that you have NO security of tenure. If the L/L decides he doesn't want to renew your...
Forum: Canada
Sep 5th 2022, 3:27 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 11,386
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Temporary Car Insurance in UK with Canadian License

Well, that 7-day quote seems reasonable. I was in the UK in July this year - a week's car hire, with unlimited mileage, was nudging a thousand quid! :ohmy:
Forum: Canada
Aug 1st 2022, 9:42 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,597
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Which Internet Service Provider Do You Like in Canada?

If you're in Calgary, you might want to take a look at Moby; a decent 1Gb alternative to Telus.
Forum: Canada
Aug 1st 2022, 9:37 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,199
Posted By AdrianR

Re: How To Set Up Utilities In Canada? (Alberta-related issue)

As others said, it helps to know where in Alberta (a province around 3 times the size of the entire UK) you intend to live.

In Edmonton, you only have a choice on gas - electricity and water are...
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2021, 12:56 am
Replies: 162
Views: 22,675
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Canada is a scam

Many years ago, while living in Mexico, I had an American friend (an oilman) who was of the opinion that the majority of folk in any given country were 'psychologically unsuited' for migration - in...
Forum: Canniversary
Oct 21st 2021, 12:52 am
Replies: 1
Views: 2,926
Posted By AdrianR

Nine Years Today.

In October 2012, I crossed the land border in Houlton, ME into New Brunswick - a new life in Nova Scotia awaited. It was tough, and different, and a challenge. Nine years later, I have just started a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 21st 2021, 12:48 am
Replies: 59
Views: 3,866
Posted By AdrianR

Re: National Anthem at school.

Meanwhile, in Mexico, every Monday morning (in ALL schools) there is a 'Flag Assembly'."The children are dressed correctly and stand at attention in ranks in the yard outside. To a martial drum, the...
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2021, 3:12 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,545
Posted By AdrianR

Re: First stages of planning, 2023!

Like dbd33 said, the O&G sector is cyclical - we've been on a down-slide since 2014/15, and what little recovery there was has been halted by the cancellation of Keystone XL, the takeover of Husky...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 28th 2020, 12:53 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,035
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Canada might be getting 10 days paid sick leave

Even without a Provincial mandate, I know that some larger employers (such as mine) have increased the paid sick-leave entitlement due to the WuFlu.
We now get 10 days and, predictably, folk are...
Forum: Canada
Sep 7th 2019, 1:23 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,524
Posted By AdrianR

Re: A Handy Guide to Measuring in Canada

When I lived in Mexico, the US influence was also strong. In construction, there was much use of the 'metric inch' (25mm); a piece of lumber measuring 50x100mm was, invariably, 'un dos por cuatro'.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 14th 2019, 11:39 am
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Citizenship Test

I have my test & ceremony coming up in a few days, in Edmonton. I chatted with a few colleagues about the process, passing on some of the 'typical' questions. All I got was blank looks at "Who was...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 14th 2018, 2:22 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,333
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Drivers, horns and road rage.

I've just been in Houston, TX for 2 weeks - never seen so many angry black women driving bigass SUVs, throwing cups of water at other vehicles.
Forum: Canada
Jul 14th 2018, 2:03 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,195
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Credit checks for apartment rental in Vancouver

I work for one of the major apartment owner/operators and have to review all new applications. I have three questions in mind; I look for answers from the following:
* Can they pay the rent? (Bank...
Forum: Canada
Jun 24th 2018, 9:36 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,811
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Tenants Contents/liability insurance

Thumbs-up for Zipsure! I had them in NS - just $15/mth.

ADVICE - I STRONGLY recommend, as someone who works in property rentals, that you get tenant's insurance. If you live on a lower floor and a...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Jun 23rd 2018, 3:35 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 3,979
Posted By AdrianR

Re: UK getting a Mexican Temporary Residency Visa

My application for Mexican citizenship took almost a year to process - had to take an exam in another city.
Forum: Canada
Sep 3rd 2017, 8:59 am
Replies: 25
Views: 11,190
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Nova Scotia vs Calgary

Have lived in NS and AB so can comment:
Good NS
* Cheap housing but gasoline is more expensive.
* Halifax - decently sized city with good shopping & amenities (even Ikea is finally going there!)...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 12th 2017, 11:49 am
Replies: 67
Views: 14,280
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Feeling sad/homesick after 11 years

I went back to the UK just recently - first time in 15 years - for a 2-week vacation.
Crowded, cramped, dirty, noisy, smelly, expensive - and that was just the Gatwick arrivals hall!

After...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 12th 2017, 11:23 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,205
Posted By AdrianR

Re: Food confiscations - Marmite amnesty

Too late - the brown deliciousness is freely available at Superstore :p
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