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Forum: Canada
Jan 27th 2013, 4:29 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,915
Posted By Catsteve

Re: 6 weeks on own

I have been in Canada a year now from the UK without my husband. The job he was offered here fell through and he got a job offer contracting in Finland that he couldn't refuse which was supposed to...
Forum: Canada
Jan 27th 2013, 4:02 am
Replies: 19
Views: 4,186
Posted By Catsteve

Re: White & Co Removals

We also used White and Co a year ago for our move to Vancouver They were excellent and shipment arrived ahead of schedule in 7 weeks sea and land. Packers were professional and had a 40ft container...
Forum: Canada
Jan 27th 2013, 3:49 am
Replies: 57
Views: 6,339
Posted By Catsteve

Re: 40ft Shipping Container

We moved from Essex to Vancouver a year ago with White and Co. Cant fault them, arrived in 7 weeks door to door and cost 7k. We had a 40ft container and although we had baulked at the price we had...
Forum: Canada
Jan 16th 2013, 4:12 am
Replies: 42
Views: 3,946
Posted By Catsteve

Re: Am i going mental?

If you think it doesnt rain much in Canada you obviously havent been to Coquitlam. It can rain so much I expect to see Noah floating by the window!
Forum: Canada
Jan 16th 2013, 3:57 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,370
Posted By Catsteve

Re: First Wobbly - The Telling

I agree with everyone, the last month getting everything done whilst coping with emotions you never knew you had can be scary and gets worse as the day gets closer, especially as you end up running...
Forum: Canada
Jan 16th 2013, 3:42 am
Replies: 101
Views: 24,295
Posted By Catsteve

Re: What food stuff do you miss

I cant find suet to make dumplings with, proper double cream and good old cheap supermarket lemonade!
Forum: Canada
Sep 30th 2012, 5:26 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Posted By Catsteve

Re: Becoming a career advisor in Canada

If you are intending to train as a Career Counsellor in Canada and return to the UK at some future point, I would suggest you get in touch with the Institute of Career Guidance (They are the...
Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2012, 3:20 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,614
Posted By Catsteve

Re: Where do you meet people in Vancouver?

There's a facebook group called r/vancouver which my daughter Katy uses to meet up with young people. Its been really good for her since arriving a month ago and she's made some good friends already....
Forum: Canada
Jun 11th 2012, 1:26 am
Replies: 86
Views: 9,782
Posted By Catsteve

Re: ICBC - UK Car insurance

We arrived here in January and it has taken since then to get a letter correctly worded, signed, dated etc etc from Direct Line (3 letters so far). The last one has just gone off to ICBC so fingers...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 6th 2012, 12:59 am
Replies: 37
Views: 3,655
Posted By Catsteve

Re: So, who's on Facebook?

I've sent you a friend request! Cath
Forum: Canada
Apr 6th 2012, 12:37 am
Replies: 52
Views: 7,036
Posted By Catsteve

Re: What to bring from the UK (to save money/not available in Canada)

I would bring everything, except for electrical things either with a motor or that heats up. Furniture is expensive here especially beds so either bring what you have or save hard for when you get...
Forum: Canada
Apr 4th 2012, 8:14 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,284
Posted By Catsteve

Re: vancouver rentals

I know someone who rents out their basement in Coquitlam, near the centre, we used it for 6 weeks when we arrived here in January and its very nice, sleeps 6. Contact me if you want to know more.
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2012, 1:54 am
Replies: 55
Views: 4,464
Posted By Catsteve

Re: Anyone know of 'good' areas of Vancouver to reside?

We live in Coquitlam, north of Lougheed in Westwood Plateau. Some really nice houses, great views, close to nature and safe. It does rain a lot though. It really depends on what kind of lifestyle you...
Forum: Canada
Feb 16th 2012, 2:03 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By Catsteve

Re: Entry without PR card-help!

Thanks all for that!:)
Forum: Canada
Feb 15th 2012, 4:34 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By Catsteve

Re: Entry without PR card-help!

Is it better then for her to get a return ticket to avoid being turned away, and explain her lack of PR card at entry to Canada?
Forum: Canada
Feb 15th 2012, 1:51 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By Catsteve

Entry without PR card-help!

Hi there

Myself, my husband and two of our children moved to Coquitlam BC in January, our oldest daughter aged 20 plans to join us soon from the UK. Problem is her PR card was accidentally packed...
Forum: Canada
Jan 3rd 2012, 8:33 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By Catsteve

Smile WE ARE MOVING

It seems an age since we first started on the adventure to move to Canada. At long last the day dawns, we will be landing in Vancouver on 12th January and making our way across town to Coquitlum to...
Forum: Canada
Nov 13th 2011, 8:56 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,398
Posted By Catsteve

Re: Uk new arrivals in Vancouver

Hi There, we are not in Vancouver yet and will be arriving in January so if you ant to meet up for a beer we would be pleased to say hi. We will be there on or about the 12th jan. We are in our early...
Forum: Canniversary
Oct 26th 2011, 8:01 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,830
Posted By Catsteve

Re: Nearly 6 weeks in Port Coquitlam and love it :)

Hi Ellejay

Its good to hear you are enjoying Port Coquitlam (though it is 4 months since your post-are you still enjoying it?)

We are moving there in January-Coquitlam initially for a couple of...
Forum: Canada
Oct 26th 2011, 12:27 am
Replies: 42
Views: 23,677
Posted By Catsteve

Re: CANADIAN CAR INSURANCE

OMG $3000 is a lot of cash. Do the premium go down by much after the first year or so?

If not, think I'll be walking!!

Names of good cheap Insurance companies please:huh:
Forum: Canada
Oct 26th 2011, 12:26 am
Replies: 42
Views: 23,677
Posted By Catsteve

Re: CANADIAN CAR INSURANCE

OMG $3000 is a lot of cash. Do the premium go down by much after the first year or so?

If not, think I'll be walking!!
Forum: Canada
Oct 25th 2011, 10:17 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,105
Posted By Catsteve

Re: Education Transcripts - help!

How strange!, thank you for that

Cath
Forum: Canada
Oct 25th 2011, 10:02 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Posted By Catsteve

Re: Day trip to Seattle without PR Card?

We did the same thing and there was no problem. The Proof of Residency which is stapled into your passport when you land in Vancouver is enough and serves as a PR card until you get the real one. (I...
Forum: Canada
Oct 24th 2011, 11:42 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,261
Posted By Catsteve

Re: Should she go to Uni in UK or Canada- Pros and cons

My two eldest daughters have places in British universities to start next year, however they are in the process of applying to unis in Vancouver also as we will be moving there in January.

We have...
Forum: Canada
Oct 24th 2011, 11:09 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,105
Posted By Catsteve

Re: Education Transcripts - help!

Thanks flyboy 74, I will get in touch with the unis concerned and have requested certified copied of their exams from school. Transcripts still largely unknown in the UK!
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