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Forum: Canada
May 6th 2013, 10:40 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,176
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Anyone in South Shore area near Blandford, NS?

Hi Newharbour, this is actually Lorna999's husband talking. I am an Architect working in Halifax, having arrived on a TWP three years ago. I haven't yet registered as an Architect with the NSAA, as...
Forum: Canada
Mar 12th 2013, 6:48 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 17,535
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Cost of living in Halifax, NS

Ach, I think the whole thing is just contrary! Our department recently turned down an experienced and qualified Medical secretary and gave the job to our porter. He had been in the union longer! It...
Forum: Canada
Mar 12th 2013, 5:48 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 17,535
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Cost of living in Halifax, NS

I echo what that Nicky....Once I had got my foot through the door and proved myself, my experience then became relevant. Once I was trusted, I got a job offer as a Nursing Teacher out of the blue as...
Forum: Canada
Mar 11th 2013, 8:00 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 17,535
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Cost of living in Halifax, NS

I was an emergency Nurse practitioner in the uk. I thought with that qualification it would be easy enough to get a job as an RN here in NS. I applied for vacancies in Halifax Infirmary Emergency...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 25th 2012, 7:54 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,209
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Meds, high blood pressure

Jay, these machines in lawtons are a bit crapolla really. We often have people who take their own reading there, and come running to book in with us, only to find the readings are normal! If you...
Forum: Canada
Nov 21st 2011, 1:55 am
Replies: 3
Views: 10,435
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Aneasthetic Technician/ ODP in Canada ?

Hi, Not too sure about Alberta, but I can tell you that the ODA/ODP qualification is not recognised in Nova scotia. We have theatre nurses that do the job. (someone moved here recently, and has been...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 8th 2011, 1:58 am
Replies: 153
Views: 14,485
Posted By Lorna999

Re: AOR from London May 2010 - Progress updates

Hi all, just a note to say, We too had our AOR at the end of May. We send a case specific email around a month ago, and finally went 'into process' the next week. Not sure if that was coincidence or...
Forum: Canada
Mar 22nd 2011, 7:20 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Nurse exam, Canada wide??

You have to register as a nurse seperately in each province....and each province has different dates to sit the exam. They are usually about 3 times a year I think.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 17th 2011, 9:12 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 2,441
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Most Inventive Way to Raise $980

oh...... ho de ho!! :p What a bloody coincidence! Who would have thought.....:p
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 17th 2011, 4:50 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 2,441
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Most Inventive Way to Raise $980

Have you got a spare double bed?? I am looking to buy one if you have! What other goodies have you got to offer? Sure you must have something lurking down in your basement! ( and NO I don't want one...
Forum: Canada
Mar 12th 2011, 3:49 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,300
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Areas to move in Halifax

There is a BIG problem with bedbugs in Halifax at the moment. Trust me...i work in the Emergency room and they are rife. I think are getting a bit more under control at the moment. I know they have...
Forum: Canada
Feb 21st 2011, 10:05 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,738
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Has anyone used uk2novascotia.com service?

Hi David.
Everyone seems to have a different experience of using companies like these.
We used uk2nova when we came over last summer and found their services great. Most importantly, we have not...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 25th 2011, 11:06 am
Replies: 3
Views: 575
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Photos for Boarder run???

haha....
Well, i did a border run a few months ago, and there were no photo's needed, just the usual documentation...passports, LMO, workpermit yada yada.....
Forum: Canada
Jan 25th 2011, 3:38 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,568
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Nurse Cap reached?

agree with you completly about the luke warm response. I am a qualified Nurse practitioner with 20 years specialist nursing experience.
it counts for diddly squat here. It took me 5 months to get a...
Forum: Canada
Jan 21st 2011, 10:56 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Job Search in Nova Scotia

There are many many on google, but the most popular are probably careerbeacon or monster ca. We tried all these things before we moved out, but got few replies. We found the most helpful was coming...
Forum: Canada
Jan 21st 2011, 10:44 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 17,223
Posted By Lorna999

Re: I have a migraine !!! Does anyone know where I can get Migraleve ?

Yup, there are quite a few equivalents. Just ask over the counter! I am an ER nurse here, and we often sent patients to the pharmacy for stuff like that as we don't stock it ourselves. Hope you feel...
Forum: Canada
Jan 10th 2011, 4:32 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 983
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Improving credit for car lease?

We arrived in May 2010 and got offered a car lease sraight away. We are on a 2 year TWP, so they were only happy to give us the lease over 2 years so payments are steep, but at least we got...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 6th 2011, 10:09 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,717
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Anybody know for sure what the holdup at the London Visa office is?

I would have to agree with you Jay....if talking out ones arse was an olympic sport, then she would be weighed down with medals ;);)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 29th 2010, 12:13 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,717
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Anybody know for sure what the holdup at the London Visa office is?

OI you....there is a queue you know, and I do believe you are behind me in it!! :sneaky: And pleae for the sake of your neighbours, just keep the pants on (any will do!) lol
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 29th 2010, 12:10 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,717
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Anybody know for sure what the holdup at the London Visa office is?

Hi...Just to say, we got our AOR 31 May and our ecas has not moved at all. That's 7 months, so I will send a case specific email after christmas (for what it's worth, as they did not respond to my...
Forum: Canada
Dec 22nd 2010, 12:55 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,601
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Where to start?

Hi Guys, We moved to Halifax around 7 months ago. My husband Robert is an architect. I see you now may be staying in Mexico, but if you change your mind and need any more information we would be...
Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2010, 8:57 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,566
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Dilemma.....advice on an area in Halifax, NS

Hi, For what it is worth, I spent a couple of weeks doing a course in Halifax and had to drive down that street every day. In the mornings it is full of Down and out's in the doorways and does look a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 1st 2010, 10:55 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 5,242
Posted By Lorna999

Re: FSW ONLY - Submission to CIC London 17th March 2010 onwards....

Nope Amy, we are still waiting. Got our AOR in MAY!! :confused::confused:
Forum: Canada
Oct 25th 2010, 12:23 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,841
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Fall River, Nova Scotia

Just to say.... We have been using your website and think it's fabby! It great for upcoming events and I particularly like having the school numbers etc, all in one place! Well done!:thumbsup:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 29th 2010, 12:23 am
Replies: 2
Views: 706
Posted By Lorna999

Re: Visiting Halifax.........

^^^^:rofl:
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