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Forum: Canada
May 31st 2014, 8:26 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,237
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Working in Nova Scotia

Hi NovoCastrian Thanks for the Howdy! Let's just say we've MADE things work our for us in NS. Emigration anywhere is not for the feint hearted IMHO and NS sure makes you work for it!
Forum: Canada
May 28th 2014, 10:00 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,237
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Working in Nova Scotia

Not sure where you are looking to work Newbie but if in Halifax then the Greater Halifax Partnership have a team to support employers with LMO applications. Trick is of course to secure an...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 12th 2011, 11:18 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Including Children on TWPs - It's a must!

Actually found the SIN application 'refreshingly' swift - was out within 30 minutes (but we had been advised to go first thing in the morning)!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 12th 2011, 3:52 am
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By Sumner5

Including Children on TWPs - It's a must!

Just wanted to share a cautionary (sorry) tale of our recent experiences that might help others.

We travelled from NS to the US border at St Stephen at the end of July to secure TWPs for both my...
Forum: Canada
May 23rd 2011, 6:46 am
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Skiing / Camping in Nova Scotia

Skiing at both is very much aimed at beginners so great for kids (or adults) just starting out but very little 'excitement' for more seasoned skiiers. We drove to Maine in February to Sunday River...
Forum: Canada
Apr 6th 2011, 6:07 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,459
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Opening a B+B in Nova Scotia

We stayed at the Quaich at Oakfield which is a B&B with apartments and owned by a British couple.

Here's the website: http://www.thequaichbandb.ca/

Hope this helps.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 1st 2011, 7:09 am
Replies: 704
Views: 85,579
Posted By Sumner5

Re: AOR from London June/July 2010 - Progress updates

Have attempted to add timeline to answer questions about our 'journey'!!

Fingers crossed for ALL our medical requests soon.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 1st 2011, 4:53 am
Replies: 704
Views: 85,579
Posted By Sumner5

Re: AOR from London June/July 2010 - Progress updates

'In Process' for us today too! Yippee!!
Forum: Canada
Feb 21st 2011, 10:35 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 4,058
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Has anyone used uk2novascotia.com service?

Like Lorna and Karen we too have had nothing but a positive experience of UK2NS and the companies with whom they are associated. Mike and Orla are both incredibly helpful and supportive and at NO...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 7th 2011, 10:24 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,852
Posted By Sumner5

Re: To take or not to take our I MAC?

Hi I have had no problem running my iBook here with a cheap plug adaptor...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 7th 2011, 10:19 am
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Can I leave whilst spousal application is in ?

Hi John

We were in a similar situation over the last month as we had to return to the UK for a family funeral whilst we await our PR here in Canada (we are here on the typical British 6 Month...
Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2010, 10:14 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,159
Posted By Sumner5

Re: wobble over selling house

Hi Howe Family ;)!

Are you aware you no longer need to flagpole to activate your visa but just take a simple trip downtown to the relevant CIC office? But hey maybe you fancy a trip to the good...
Forum: Canada
Sep 29th 2010, 3:48 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,106
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Open University qualifications

I am intrigued as to why you think they wouldn't be as the OU has the same degree award bearing powers as any other UK Higher Education institution?
Forum: Canada
Sep 20th 2010, 10:20 am
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By Sumner5

Re: long term travel insurance for visitors

Not sure what kind of prices you've been quoted but it might be worth trying BUPA International. They offer a 3 month minimum deal...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Sep 17th 2010, 12:50 pm
Replies: 808
Views: 90,534
Posted By Sumner5

Re: AOR from London Mar & Apr 2010 - Progress updates

Congratulations everyone!!

AmyDavid...this would suggest your crystal ball is working pretty well spot on for us too given the time difference in our original applications to London...platinum...
Forum: Canada
Sep 13th 2010, 4:53 am
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Home Insurance NS

Hi Lady Locket ;)!

We also used Johnson's for our house insurance...a lady called Lisa Keddy [email protected] who is familiar with us expats and very helpful :)

Hope this helps x x
Forum: Canada
Aug 31st 2010, 11:14 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,465
Posted By Sumner5

Re: From UK to Nova Scotia - Any one???

Hi Not sure if you are a FaceBook user but one of our fellow BEs in Nova Scotia on FB has stables etc and may be able to put you in touch with people within the 'field' (no pun intended ;)). Look him...
Forum: Canada
Aug 21st 2010, 1:16 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,236
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Pickfords vs PSS

Hi We have used PSS (our container arrives in Halifax, NS tomorrow) and can definitely say the PSS packers are great (we used two separate teams as we had to move twice in the UK before our departure...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 1st 2010, 7:02 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 6,391
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Paul Wildy Immigration

Couldn't agree more with everything positive that has been said already about Wildy Immigration.....we are now awaiting medical requests so hope for PR (according to Paul's estimation!) by November...
Forum: Canada
Jul 26th 2010, 6:21 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 21,054
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Who lives in Fall River NS - What's it like?

Hi Lorna...yes it is I lol!!! Can't wait to meet you guys and will definitely give you a holler :)!

Hope we'll be raising a glass with Natasha too in the not too distant future ;)!
Forum: Canada
Jul 26th 2010, 6:56 am
Replies: 49
Views: 21,054
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Who lives in Fall River NS - What's it like?

Thanks for the much appreciated language lesson and for the kind offer of support. See you all soon!
Forum: Canada
Jul 26th 2010, 3:13 am
Replies: 49
Views: 21,054
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Who lives in Fall River NS - What's it like?

Hi All

We've chosen Fall River as our new home too and will be moving into our place there at the end of August. We looked at a whole range of places when making the decision but couldn't beat the...
Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2010, 8:49 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,811
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Buying Property in Canada - Seasonal Resident (whilst applying for PR)

Dear All

Thanks for all your useful replies. As a result of the comment posted about our arrival before closure on our property purchase meaning we wouldn't be seasonal residents and the potential...
Forum: Canada
Jul 19th 2010, 9:02 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,811
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Buying Property in Canada - Seasonal Resident (whilst applying for PR)

Hi Flipance That is a VERY interesting point you've raised. Forgive me but I am not familiar with the term 'flagpole' - what do you mean?
Forum: Canada
Jul 18th 2010, 10:38 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,811
Posted By Sumner5

Re: Buying Property in Canada - Seasonal Resident (whilst applying for PR)

Thanks for the helpful perspective airbornesapper.
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