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Forum: Canniversary
Nov 8th 2016, 9:09 am
Replies: 24
Views: 5,142
Posted By edwinslad

Re: 54 years and counting

I'm a newbie I guess. We only have 45 years in. Came with two little girls and now we have five granddaughters, one married.
Forum: Canniversary
May 3rd 2015, 6:15 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By edwinslad

Re: 46 years !!

Congratulations, you make me feel like a newbie! We came to Ontario in 1971 with two little girls in tow.
I worked for Ontario Power Generation for 30 years and retired at 56.
We have lived In...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 11:47 pm
Replies: 216
Views: 29,216
Posted By edwinslad

Re: British expressions that confuse Canadians

I was talking with some friends about a comment one politition made about another and I remarked "that's the pot calling the kettle black". They thought it was racist remark!
Forum: Canada
Jun 21st 2011, 9:10 am
Replies: 83
Views: 11,292
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Bad experiences

How much moisture do you think there is floating around at -45C? The term dry cold surely fits when it gets to that temperature.
Forum: Canada
May 19th 2011, 11:35 am
Replies: 52
Views: 5,177
Posted By edwinslad

Re: First Fact Finding Trip to NB/NS

Hi, I have attached the requirements for a plumber in NB (from the gov. website) for your interest.
...
Forum: Canada
May 17th 2011, 9:00 am
Replies: 52
Views: 5,177
Posted By edwinslad

Re: First Fact Finding Trip to NB/NS

Request the doersandreamers guide for Nova Scotia online. Lots of useful info.

https://www.novascotia.com/en/home/planyourtrip/travel_guides/default.aspx
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 2nd 2011, 10:01 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,521
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Electrical Assistance please

If, as you say, the house was rewired recently. Then it would probably be a good thing to check all the other breaker connections. With a loose wire, like the one you had, you can get some...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 11th 2011, 1:11 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 6,620
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Yet to find a modest Canadian!

Were brits, what did you expect?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 11th 2011, 10:55 am
Replies: 67
Views: 6,620
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Yet to find a modest Canadian!

I don't understand how you can tell they are "Canadians". Is it because they speak with a Canadian accent?

My children were youngsters when we came here forty years ago. They are married now and...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 8th 2011, 10:39 am
Replies: 51
Views: 4,016
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Cheque cashed late no funds - $40 fee

Does a bounced cheque have any effect on a person's credit rating?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 13th 2011, 11:32 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 660
Posted By edwinslad

Skilled worker numbers to drop

According to a CBC report, the skilled worker target is to drop by 20% this year.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2011/02/12/canada-immigration-rates.html
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 16th 2011, 10:46 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,522
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Buying a house in Canada

Changes to mortgage rules are being announced today.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2011/01/17/flaherty-mortgage-changes.html
Forum: Canniversary
Jan 16th 2011, 6:19 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,952
Posted By edwinslad

Re: 53 yrs now

My congratulations to you, I will have been here for forty years come this July. Makes me feel like a newbie, haha.
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2011, 12:00 am
Replies: 11
Views: 6,553
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Plumbing textbook for Red Seal exam

The question about the red seal exam was asked in the thread below. It was answered by Doherty. He may be able to advise you about text books.
Cheers.
...
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2011, 11:19 am
Replies: 11
Views: 6,553
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Plumbing textbook for Red Seal exam

You would need the BC code book for sure. There is a BC plumber who has a forum and he has answered similar questions on this subject.

http://www.dohertyplumbing.ca/forums/index.php
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 26th 2010, 6:32 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,094
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Printer / scanner / fax

[QUOTE=The4BellsLondon;9059758]Any suggestions for a fairly decent, non too expensive, not ink drinking one?

I had a Brother laser printer/copier/fax machine, but the USB jack stuck out the back...
Forum: Canada
Dec 24th 2010, 9:49 am
Replies: 62
Views: 21,337
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Fog in Nova Scotia

That would be Sable Island you're thinking of. I meant the one beside Barrington, more commonly known as Cape Island. Where the "Cape Islander" style of fishing boat is made.
Cheers, Eric.
Forum: Canada
Dec 24th 2010, 5:35 am
Replies: 62
Views: 21,337
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Fog in Nova Scotia

Cape Sable Island gets lots of fog. Shelburne, where I am, gets very little.
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 24th 2010, 1:34 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,387
Posted By edwinslad

Re: 6 Months

Congratulations and the best of luck. Lucky I don't live there any more, you'd probably be giving me a ticket for speeding on the 400.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 21st 2010, 8:39 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,768
Posted By edwinslad

Re: It's not just the UK who can't cope with snow.....

Only three decimal places? So, just a rough estimate then.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 21st 2010, 9:19 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,768
Posted By edwinslad

Re: It's not just the UK who can't cope with snow.....

I just heard on the news that David Cameron offered the army's assistance but the airport authority refused it. The amount of snow that the airport got was reported as 10cm! Can this be true?
Forum: Canada
Dec 20th 2010, 8:55 am
Replies: 140
Views: 21,239
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Is it really better in Canada?

Over 100,000 were sent here as well!
Forum: Canada
Dec 18th 2010, 10:45 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,952
Posted By edwinslad

Re: What is Yarmouth like?

The area around Yarmouth has a very strong Acadian heritage and you will see pretty, well kept, homes in the countryside. The old part of the town has some beautiful old houses and the harbor is a...
Forum: Canada
Dec 10th 2010, 1:40 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,717
Posted By edwinslad

Re: Entering Canada March 2011....

Since Seattle is only a 2-1/2 hour drive from Vancouver, I would fly into YVR first.
Forum: Canada
Dec 9th 2010, 10:50 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 29,565
Posted By edwinslad

Re: how do you wire a canadian plug??

Are you sure that the appliances etc. will work on 110 volt 60 cycles? If so and assuming that the cables are the older UK red/black/green, not the newer brown/blue/green. The red is hot/live, black...
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