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Forum: Canada
May 21st 2010, 3:17 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,586
Posted By JayMill

Re: Landing in BC next week, relocating to OK Valley or Vanc Island in 2011

A friend of mine moving to Vancouver had asked me similar questions. So much has happened since I moved to BC I had to look up some of the answers. I found this site very helpful....
Forum: Canada
Dec 9th 2009, 3:19 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,985
Posted By JayMill

Re: Banking in VANCOUVER - (Vancity)

I noticed the banking thread. I thought I would mention that I tried using the bank to transfer my UK Pension. They were unable to do this for me. I was referred to a pension specialist that...
Forum: Canada
Oct 22nd 2009, 4:00 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,390
Posted By JayMill

Re: I am sick and tired of waiting!

Best of luck to you! I waited for a long time too. When I got tired of waiting (Like we all did at times) my wife would remind me that we are one day closer!
Forum: Canada
Oct 22nd 2009, 3:30 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,848
Posted By JayMill

Re: Royal Mail - 3 week backlog

I just spoke with my brother back home. He told me that there have been a couple of localised postal strikes in the UK over the last few weeks. I have been getting my mail. He said it should be...
Forum: Canada
Aug 26th 2009, 3:37 am
Replies: 106
Views: 7,236
Posted By JayMill

Re: Any vegetarians in Canada?

Michelle,

Where are you moving to? If you are in the Vancouver area I can recommend some great vegetarian restaurants.

And for the record there are lots Vegetarians in Canada.

Jay
Forum: Canada
Jun 23rd 2009, 2:21 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,667
Posted By JayMill

Re: Opening a Canadian bank account

Banking in Canada is pretty easy. Be cautious about the fees you pay to transfer money between different currencies. Be extra cautious when you transfer over your private pensions. The bank is...
Forum: Canada
Jun 23rd 2009, 2:04 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,556
Posted By JayMill

Re: Why are Canadians scared of..?

Please don’t give that study too much merit. Hard work and dedication will go a long way in Canada.
Forum: Canada
May 13th 2009, 11:44 am
Replies: 102
Views: 10,271
Posted By JayMill

Re: Nurses coming to Lower Mainland BC

For those of you interested in talking with the pension guy I used he is in town May 25 to 27th. I told him I recommended him on the site so he is taking Sarah and I out for dinner when he is in...
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2009, 3:56 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,889
Posted By JayMill

Re: CALLING PAUL WILDY RE UK PENSIONS

I was referred to a pension specialist who operates nationwide. My wife and I were able to transfer both of our pensions to Canada. Not only could we transfer the pension we were able to withdrawal a...
Forum: Canada
Apr 16th 2009, 4:51 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,160
Posted By JayMill

Re: Bank in Canada...

I had a great experience with the Royal Bank. My vote is for RBC!
Forum: Canada
Apr 16th 2009, 4:46 am
Replies: 44
Views: 3,858
Posted By JayMill

Re: how do you pick a location to live?

Although we recently bought our first home in Canada, we rented for the first 6 months. I suggest you try renting first to feel out the housing market and the area. With housing prices in some...
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2009, 7:54 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,458
Posted By JayMill

Re: BC, The Best Family place's to see?

We have been in Vancouver for over a year now but have been so busy with the move. I didn’t realize there was so much to do.
We have been driving north to the mountains.
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2009, 7:41 am
Replies: 102
Views: 10,271
Posted By JayMill

Re: Nurses coming to Lower Mainland BC

My wife Sarah and I moved to Vancouver form the UK Last year. After jumping through some hoops she was able to find employment as a nurse.
One of her colleagues who also moved here from the UK...
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2009, 7:15 am
Replies: 8
Views: 832
Posted By JayMill

Re: Professional Resume writers

My neighbour used a professional resume writer. He was very pleased. Landed a great job.
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2009, 7:07 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,518
Posted By JayMill

Re: Toronto fine dinning - help needed please

I was in Toronto for business 3 weeks ago. We took our clients to "Ki" a Japanese restaurant on Bay and Front Street. It is right in heart of down town Toronto. The lake shore is a 10 minute walk...
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2009, 6:47 am
Replies: 877
Views: 89,332
Posted By JayMill

Re: What's wrong with Canada?

To answer the initial questions, every place has it’s pro’s and con’s. Con: It’s COLD in the winter. After moving here I realized that Canada is very similar to the UK. I currently reside...
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2009, 6:01 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,458
Posted By JayMill

Re: BC, The Best Family place's to see?

I recently moved to Vancouver. Can anyone recommend some outdoor activities close to the city?
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