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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Feb 23rd 2012, 4:09 am

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CIC Citizenship timelines

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Posted By ChezG

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Victoria BC seems to be a little slower.

Applied - Aug 2010
Fingerprints - Jul 2011
Test - Feb 2012

Expect to wait another 6 weeks or so for the ceremony which will take us to the end of...

Forum: Canada

Oct 4th 2010, 9:30 am

Replies: 3

Thank you to those who gave up their time to meet us on our holiday.

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Posted By ChezG

Re: Thank you to those who gave up their time to meet us on our holiday.

Loetitia and Brett

Glad we could introduce you to our new favourite sport.

We sat next to 2 couples on Sat who have just moved from Plymouth and are also settling into the city.

Hope your...

Forum: Canada

Sep 20th 2010, 5:07 am

Replies: 14

Runaround car for school run etc...

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Posted By ChezG

Re: Runaround car for school run etc...

We have used both Metro Lexus Toyota for my Corolla and also the Camden Nissan dealership for hubbies minivan.

When we first arrived we used the services of Autofinders who for a flat fee will do...

Forum: Canada

Aug 27th 2010, 5:42 am

Replies: 10

A 2 weeks canadian exploration...

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Posted By ChezG

Re: A 2 weeks canadian exploration...

We are based in Victoria - been here almost 4 years and would be happy to offer some advice. PM me for more details/to arrange a meeting.

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Aug 4th 2010, 12:15 pm

Replies: 73

Billy Connolly 2010 Canadian Tour

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Posted By ChezG

Re: Billy Connolly 2010 Canadian Tour

Thanks for the info and the link.

Saw his last tour in 2006 just after we moved here and we got seats in the last 2 rows of the balcony in Victoria.

Have much better seats this time - won't be...

Forum: Canada

Jun 10th 2010, 8:33 am

Replies: 13

Vancouver v Victoria v Somewhere else??

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Posted By ChezG

Re: Vancouver v Victoria v Somewhere else??

[It is not a great place for an accountant to find work. It is a Government town and the Government doesn't recruit FOB foreign trained accountants. ]

I would disagree. Both Grant Thornton and...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Jun 1st 2010, 4:09 am

Replies: 9

decent hotel in downtown Victoria?

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Posted By ChezG

Re: decent hotel in downtown Victoria?

The Magnolia Hotel and Spa is only 1 block over from the Empress and has great views of the Parliament buildings.

Along the other side of the inner harbour the Inn at Laurel Point is good along...

Forum: Canada

Apr 20th 2010, 4:27 am

Replies: 7

Victoria BC downtown: British Passport holder to witness Electoral Registration form

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Posted By ChezG

Re: Victoria BC downtown: British Passport holder to witness Electoral Registration f

I sent my form back to the UK a couple of weeks ago and it was processed fairly quickly so fingers crossed you will be ok.

I opted for a proxy vote as I still have family living in my old town who...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 9th 2010, 3:53 am

Replies: 34

Fans of British T.V. shows

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Posted By ChezG

Re: Fans of British T.V. shows

I am a big Eastenders fan but as they are over 2 years behind here - I had a bit of a wait to see episodes I hadn't already seen.

Always watch Graham Norton and Top Gear on BBC Canada too.

I...

Forum: The Welcome Inn

Mar 26th 2010, 8:49 am

Replies: 2

Hi from Victoria BC,

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Posted By ChezG

Hi from Victoria BC,

I have just found this site. Wish I'd known about it earlier as it would have made the moving process a lot smoother.

Have been living in Canada for over 3 years and would be happy to offer advice...

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