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Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2022, 1:56 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,994
Posted By Secam

Re: Canadian Schooling

International testing of 15 year olds.
Science - Canada 7th, UK 15th
Mathematics - Canada 9th, UK 26th
Reading - Canada 3rd, UK 21st
...
Forum: Canada
Dec 13th 2019, 6:25 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 4,094
Posted By Secam

Re: Need advice on primary schooling in Canada (Toronto)

It is interesting that Canada consistently ranks tops in the world for education, and yet those moving to Canada find that in the early grades their children are far ahead of Canadian students. My...
Forum: Canada
Sep 2nd 2014, 1:00 am
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By Secam

Re: Commuting from Barrie to Toronto

I agree that renting for a year is the way to go. One real benefit is that it gives you the time to learn the market and wait for the perfect house or great deal to come up. Having to pick a home...
Forum: Canada
Sep 2nd 2014, 12:53 am
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By Secam

Re: Commuting from Barrie to Toronto

For those who don't know, the wind almost always blows from the west or north west to the east. North and east of Barrie and area is Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. When the wind blows in the late fall...
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2014, 1:23 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By Secam

Re: Commuting from Barrie to Toronto

That's very true, but the price of the average home in Toronto just reached $1 million. Most are then faced with quality of home vs quality of community vs commute time.
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2014, 1:05 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By Secam

Re: Commuting from Barrie to Toronto

Bradford has long been a farming town. Not a lot to do in Bradford. However in recent years it's proximity to the city has resulted in large subdivisions and shopping plazas to be built. It would be...
Forum: Canada
Aug 30th 2014, 12:32 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 11,691
Posted By Secam

Re: Commuting from Barrie to Toronto

Toronto is a big, sprawling city. If you work in the north central part, driving to and from Barrie isn't so bad.

If you work near the downtown core taking the train is a great option and you can...
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th 2012, 3:16 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 8,807
Posted By Secam

Re: Winter tyres (or is that tires)

Having survived 35 Canadian winters, most with a 1 hour commute each way, this is the best piece of winter driving advice I have ever read.

I'd also add to this with "brake early and brake...
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th 2012, 12:26 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 8,807
Posted By Secam

Re: Winter tyres (or is that tires)

First off, the real advantage of snows is that they are made of soft rubber, unlike all seasons which become hockey pucks when it gets cold. Tests show that on a dry surface, you'll stop 15 to 20...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 5:10 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 6,965
Posted By Secam

Re: Is this small-townitis, or is this normal?

In light of the fact that this is your 26,851st post, your two points would appear to contradict one another.

My guess is that on this board you've learned a lot about the thoughts, opinions and...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2012, 2:24 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 6,965
Posted By Secam

Re: Is this small-townitis, or is this normal?

Not sure that I can agree with this one. With almost 50% of its population having been born outside of Canada, it's hard to support the claim that Torontonians do not think beyond their city.

I've...
Forum: Canada
Jun 6th 2012, 11:56 am
Replies: 50
Views: 6,571
Posted By Secam

Re: Oakville Ontario Area

If you like the idea of smaller towns, or even possibly living in the country, why not check out King City and Kleinburg. They are very close to Concord, which your husband will appreciate, and...
Forum: Canada
Jun 4th 2012, 12:19 am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,630
Posted By Secam

Re: Sound Engineer Student thinking about moving to Canada.

Scott,

Getting a job is only half your problem. First you need to get the right to work in Canada.

Here's what I think you should do. Get your holiday visa and fly to Vancouver. Try your luck...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 1st 2012, 10:22 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 2,545
Posted By Secam

Re: BBQ Help please!

No, cast iron is the way to go. The metal is soft so it transfers the heat evenly. A burger in the corner cooks at the same rate at one in the centre.

As mentioned, they will rust, but my secret...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 1st 2012, 11:45 am
Replies: 41
Views: 2,545
Posted By Secam

Re: BBQ Help please!

Weber. The reason being that you can easily purchase parts. I believe that there is also a five year warranty on parts. Within five years if something goes wrong, simply phone them up an they'll send...
Forum: Canada
May 31st 2012, 12:59 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,630
Posted By Secam

Re: Sound Engineer Student thinking about moving to Canada.

The majority of movie and TV production in Canada is centered in Toronto, and to a lesser extent Vancouver. The industry overall has been doing quite well in the last four years.

Toronto is in...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 27th 2012, 1:39 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,797
Posted By Secam

Re: Toronto to North Carolina

For a two day drive on the way down stop overnight at Beckley West Virginia. Not much to do there, but after a day of driving you may just want to rest up anyway. Lots of hotels there. It's then a...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 24th 2012, 4:25 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,596
Posted By Secam

Re: Toronto Only.

Americans tend to pronounce it "Toe-Ron-Toe".

Another variation, perhaps more redneck and less Bay street, would be "Trawna".

Common theme here is that the second "T" is silent.
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2012, 12:14 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,143
Posted By Secam

Re: Television industry in Toronto

Every time that a camera is used, makeup is required. Here is a course in Toronto that she can take. Make sure you check out the admission requirements.
...
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2012, 12:05 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By Secam

Re: post grad diploma

A post grad diploma is very common in Canada and is recognized by employers. Many university graduates finish with a degree in general science, business or liberal arts. However they have no specific...
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2012, 7:44 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,109
Posted By Secam

Re: 220 volts for a garage?

Agreed, 120 volt shock will wake you up, 240 volt shock and we're talking very dangerous. This will be a common work for a licensed electrician.
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2012, 5:27 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,109
Posted By Secam

Re: 220 volts for a garage?

Yes any electrician would know this. However, just like you can't use your UK appliances in Canada without a converter or transformer, same would go here. While the voltage may be the same, you need...
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2012, 1:07 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,109
Posted By Secam

Re: 220 volts for a garage?

Just to clarify, are you asking if he can bring his arc welder to Canada from the UK, or are you asking if installing a common 220 volt / 60hz circuit in a garage is possible?

Adding a 220 volt /...
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2012, 12:49 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,143
Posted By Secam

Re: Television industry in Toronto

Sheridan does have a good reputation in the media space, however I'm not familiar with their new media program.

An excellent option is the Media, Theory & Production program at the University of...
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2012, 3:00 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,143
Posted By Secam

Re: Television industry in Toronto

Actually the movie and TV production industry is huge in Toronto. At $1.1 billion spent in 2011, it is third in North America, behind Los Angeles and New York.
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