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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 12th 2025, 12:38 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,082
Posted By Niloc

Re: BBC sounds

Hugo is on Times Radio now. Times Radio is available in Canada on several free apps.

https://www.news.co.uk/latest-news/hugo-rifkind-takes-over-times-radios-weekday-morning-show/
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 13th 2024, 2:05 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,839
Posted By Niloc

Re: Ontario - Airport and transport

I always use Redcar and book online for pickup at Toronto Airport and drop off anywhere in Guelph. $100 including me and my luggage.
Quick and efficient without public transport etc.
...
Forum: Canada
Oct 8th 2022, 5:48 am
Replies: 79
Views: 29,735
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK State Pension - delayed payments ?

Quick follow up. I phoned International Pensions and after answering a few security questions, they confirmed they received my Life Form that I sent and to disregard the request to complete the...
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th 2022, 12:13 pm
Replies: 79
Views: 29,735
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK State Pension - delayed payments ?

It appears to be sent just missing my one of Sept 7th.
I say that because it's dated Sept 16th.
It's unlikely mine was delivered and processed in 9 days.
At least this letter states I have 16...
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th 2022, 11:33 am
Replies: 79
Views: 29,735
Posted By Niloc

Angry What a mix up!

In Post #75 I wrote that I had on Sept 7th printed, filled in, witnessed and returned the Life Form that had been emailed to me.
Today I received another Life Certificate Form from the Pension...
Forum: Canada
Sep 18th 2022, 1:59 pm
Replies: 79
Views: 29,735
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK State Pension - delayed payments ?

Quick update....My wife and I both received our Partial State Pensions today. It appears mine has been removed from suspended status. I had printed and returned the witnessed Proof of Life Form on...
Forum: Canada
Sep 5th 2022, 1:02 pm
Replies: 79
Views: 29,735
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK State Pension - delayed payments ?

On August 11th I foolishly emailed International Pensions and requested a Life Form to be emailed or posted to me.
I did that because I was still receiving my pension but did nor want it to be...
Forum: Canada
Aug 19th 2022, 7:09 am
Replies: 79
Views: 29,735
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK State Pension - delayed payments ?

Re post #36. Mr and Mrs Niloc received their regular deposits today.
Mrs Niloc sent back her form the next day Aug 9th. Both of us emailed the UK Pensions stating we were alive AND I also asked...
Forum: Canada
Aug 11th 2022, 9:42 am
Replies: 79
Views: 29,735
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK State Pension - delayed payments ?

I'm thinking that the UK State Pension might go the way of the Greek method. A Greek friend was telling me that his parents who receive partial pensions are verified as being alive by Zoom.
They...
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2022, 9:03 am
Replies: 79
Views: 29,735
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK State Pension - delayed payments ?

Update from yesterday's email from International Pension
Mrs Niloc received a letter today from the UK Pension Service.
Priority Post (no post mark) from Schiedam, a city in the Netherlands.
Dated...
Forum: Canada
Aug 7th 2022, 3:45 am
Replies: 79
Views: 29,735
Posted By Niloc

Update...with an email reply!

A follow up to my posting #6 after we emailed The International Pension Centre on July 29th.
This morning my wife received the following email...sent on a Sunday!
I'll post again when her late...
Forum: Canada
Aug 1st 2022, 1:12 pm
Replies: 79
Views: 29,735
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK State Pension - delayed payments ?

Same here! My wife and I have always received our State Pensions deposited on the same day. Mine arrived as expected on July 21st, but nothing for my wife. I had suspected the Life Certificate might...
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2016, 2:45 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 6,875
Posted By Niloc

Re: Android TV boxes

I record and view Filmon on my Windows computers ranging from XP to Windows 10.
The Filmon Player retains my favourite channels without having an account, never buffers and no adverts.
It also...
Forum: Canada
Apr 15th 2016, 4:09 am
Replies: 6
Views: 995
Posted By Niloc

Re: First 90 Days Medical Insurance

Thanks to the posters who replied.
The Canadian insurance companies' plans offered are all very similar where they cover for Emergencies.
The cost for a 26 year old is around $400 for 90 days and...
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2016, 10:16 am
Replies: 6
Views: 995
Posted By Niloc

First 90 Days Medical Insurance

I'm sponsoring my wife to Canada and she has received her visa for her Permanent Residency. We will be living in Ontario and OHIP has a "waiting period" of 90 days. I've checked the WIKI on this...
Forum: Canada
Mar 23rd 2015, 12:47 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,874
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK v Canadian Credit Card When Travelling to US

Hey Photoplex,

I was skeptical too until I applied and got the card last year.
Check Sears Financial Website.
Benefits (http://www.searsfinancial.ca/CreditCards/Benefits.aspx)
So far we are...
Forum: Canada
Mar 23rd 2015, 11:50 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,874
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK v Canadian Credit Card When Travelling to US

We were in the USA for 6 weeks.

These are a sample of the rates copied from my online statements that Sears MasterCard charged me.
I've added the numbers in brackets that are the Bank of Canada...
Forum: Canada
Mar 23rd 2015, 7:01 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,874
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK v Canadian Credit Card When Travelling to US

I use the Sears Mastercard (Canada).
It has no annual fee.
Has Rewards Points
and the best part....:thumbsup:
It does not charge the additional 2.5% exchange USA to Canadian Dollar that other...
Forum: Canada
Apr 20th 2012, 2:16 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,158
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK tax on capital value of a small pension.

JB, I think I'll go for your later suggestion.
Thanks.
Forum: Canada
Apr 20th 2012, 4:29 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,158
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK tax on capital value of a small pension.

JonB. I downloaded the form from the link you posted. If I understand it correctly I complete the details, send it to CRA (bad time of year) who certify it, return it to me and I forward it to HM...
Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2012, 3:22 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,158
Posted By Niloc

Re: UK tax on capital value of a small pension.

Thanks JonB,
Would my one time commuted lump sum be considered an actual pension?

Niloc.
Forum: Canada
Apr 18th 2012, 1:11 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,158
Posted By Niloc

UK tax on capital value of a small pension.

Hi Expats,

After living in Canada for 32 years I've reached the time where I can take my small UK Local Government Pension. One of the options is to trivially commute the capital value as a lump...
Forum: Canada
Dec 31st 2011, 12:21 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,996
Posted By Niloc

Re: europes buggered...is canada any better

Fergie. Is there something wrong with your keyboard or are you just too lazy to type correctly? I'm surprised you even get anyone to reply!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 27th 2011, 12:18 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By Niloc

Re: Home Electronics Project

I've used this company for 30 years. They have always have had or found whatever I needed. I've never used their online service because I live not far away.

http://www.neutronelectronics.com/
Forum: Canada
Sep 15th 2011, 12:25 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 12,858
Posted By Niloc

Re: What do you love most about Canada and/or Canadians?

First a little background. We emigrated to Canada 30 years ago, raised two sons and retired in 2006.

The following is more of what we like about living in Canada rather than about Canadians.
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