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Forum: Canniversary

Feb 23rd 2017, 3:30 pm

Replies: 6

5 years Vancouver Island- Overall a good move

Views: 2,286

Posted By Juliet C

Re: 5 years Vancouver Island- Overall a good move

I think its a West Canadian thing, I really had to make an big effort to get some friends and it took a while, fortunately I have a little girl which helped but it was really hard, lots of people...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Feb 21st 2017, 8:00 pm

Replies: 7

Stayed out or Canada to long

Views: 790

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Stayed out or Canada to long

Sorry I wasn't clear but good point, he actually landed 6 years ago for x 2 weeks, then went back to the UK to finish his studies which meant he came back 2013 - 2014 ....so I think he has had...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Feb 21st 2017, 3:30 pm

Replies: 7

Stayed out or Canada to long

Views: 790

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Stayed out or Canada to long

Tell me about it, I kept nagging him but you know what kids are like :) he did stay here for a year before he went back so by my calculation if he came back say March 1st he need stay just over a...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Feb 20th 2017, 4:20 pm

Replies: 7

Stayed out or Canada to long

Views: 790

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Stayed out or Canada to long

Looking at other threads it looks like if he is in the country 730 out of 5 years he should be OK. So he may be OK, can anyone confirm this for me?

Forum: Canada

Feb 20th 2017, 4:04 pm

Replies: 168

Finding Canadian differences very frustrating - How do I fix this?

Views: 21,177

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Finding Canadian differences very frustrating - How do I fix this?

Dont feel bad, I moaned for about 2 years then realised that wasn't going to change anything ....bite your tongue and try and focus on the positives (there are some ;)) there are still some things...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Feb 20th 2017, 3:53 pm

Replies: 7

Stayed out or Canada to long

Views: 790

Posted By Juliet C

Stayed out or Canada to long

Hi

We have lived in Canada nearly 6 years now (Vancouver Island, BC) my son (who had residency) moved over with us at one point for just over a year but then decided to go back to the UK, (he was...

Forum: Canniversary

Feb 20th 2017, 3:45 pm

Replies: 6

5 years Vancouver Island- Overall a good move

Views: 2,286

Posted By Juliet C

5 years Vancouver Island- Overall a good move

Ive not been on the forum since I moved here, just to busy. Its been 5 years now on Vancouver Island, first couple of years horrible, Canadians may speak English but their culture and outlook is far...

Forum: Canada

Oct 20th 2012, 3:46 pm

Replies: 32

newcomers to Victoria, Vancouver Island :)

Views: 4,117

Posted By Juliet C

Re: newcomers to Victoria, Vancouver Island :)

Hi

I'm originally from Essex but lived up in the North West for 15 years before moving to Victoria 15 months ago. I have a 3 year old girl and only work Fri/Sat/Sun so always ready to meet up if...

Forum: Canniversary

Jul 5th 2012, 10:46 pm

Replies: 6

6 years in Victoria

Views: 2,092

Posted By Juliet C

Re: 6 years in Victoria

We moved here to Victoria 12 months last week, there is lots to love about it but I'm still not completely taken in yet even though I know in my gut we have made the right decision...good luck...

Forum: Canada

Apr 9th 2012, 1:43 am

Replies: 52

What to bring from the UK (to save money/not available in Canada)

Views: 7,034

Posted By Juliet C

Re: What to bring from the UK (to save money/not available in Canada)

If you are into your clothes bring as many as you can, I found the fashion here dire and I do not consider myself particularly trendy. Decent shoes are very expensive to. My mum brings me deodorant...

Forum: Canada

Apr 8th 2012, 2:25 am

Replies: 82

Attitude Towards British Immigrants?

Views: 13,170

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Attitude Towards British Immigrants?

I have have not had any problems what so ever, in fact within the job I have at I think it helps, people seem to trust my accent.

Today I was told I sound royal which was rather amusing as I am...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 5th 2012, 2:08 pm

Replies: 37

So, who's on Facebook?

Views: 3,652

Posted By Juliet C

Re: So, who's on Facebook?

We are I'll pm you my details :thumbsup:

Forum: Canada

Mar 30th 2012, 5:00 pm

Replies: 49

My meeting with immigration advisor

Views: 4,997

Posted By Juliet C

Re: My meeting with immigration advisor

Hi

I did my application myself but was guided by a work colleague who had previously worked for a immigration consultants for a few years (they charged approx £2000 if I remember rightly) which I...

Forum: Canniversary

Mar 25th 2012, 6:04 pm

Replies: 15

Inspiration for others wanting to move to Canada

Views: 5,408

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Inspiration for others wanting to move to Canada

"The point I want to share with others is, moving to Canada is not for the faint hearted and does test your sanity and resolve. It is not a easy move and there will be things along the way that will...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Jan 8th 2012, 3:04 am

Replies: 37

So, who's on Facebook?

Views: 3,652

Posted By Juliet C

Re: So, who's on Facebook?

Hi

I've sent you a friend request, we just moved to Van Island, if you are ever visiting your Auntie.

Juliet

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Jan 3rd 2012, 3:10 am

Replies: 81

What shocked you when you landed?

Views: 7,092

Posted By Juliet C

Re: What shocked you when you landed?

(Landed 6 months ago)

How many homeless there is in Victoria, BC.
The cost of groceries.
The crap TV and endless adverts.
How much I missed my dysfunctional family who I couldn't wait to see...

Forum: Canada

Nov 24th 2011, 4:52 am

Replies: 7

Thomas Cook

Views: 1,341

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Thomas Cook

My Mum was on that flight and it was a bit of a mare, delays, two take offs, one emergency landing, then hours hanging about, 2 hours sleep, then more delays, got home 24 hours later than expected....

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Nov 16th 2011, 11:11 pm

Replies: 11

Oh dear my poor mother was on this flight...

Views: 1,372

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Oh dear my poor mother was on this flight...

She seems less stressed than I am, they finally got off at 3.40 this afternoon, thankfully its a different plane!

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Nov 16th 2011, 9:47 pm

Replies: 11

Oh dear my poor mother was on this flight...

Views: 1,372

Posted By Juliet C

Oh dear my poor mother was on this flight...

http://www.timescolonist.com/news/London+bound+flight+from+Vancouver+forced+make+emergency+landing/5719299/story.html

Forum: Canada

Nov 16th 2011, 2:43 pm

Replies: 18

for those of u in BC, is this what its really like...?

Views: 2,255

Posted By Juliet C

Re: for those of u in BC, is this what its really like...?

Hi

We moved to Victoria BC, hubby working self employed contractor, earning slightly more than in the UK (just) and almost most days now, I earn less (but good for shop work) but I'm not doing...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Nov 6th 2011, 1:13 am

Replies: 25

Canadian shopping habits

Views: 2,634

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Canadian shopping habits

Funny you say this, one Canadian lady customer today was being rather dry (in a friendly/funny way) to my Canadian colleague while winking at me, it went right over my colleagues head which was...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Nov 5th 2011, 4:07 am

Replies: 25

Canadian shopping habits

Views: 2,634

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Canadian shopping habits

Well first day over and I survived, shall be dreaming about selling jewelry tonight :frown:

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Nov 4th 2011, 4:09 am

Replies: 34

Going to the UK, what would you bring back???

Views: 3,198

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Going to the UK, what would you bring back???

Hi

I've only been in Victoria 4 months but my Mum is visiting and she bought over deodorant that works, chocolate, teabags, leggings (you can take the girl out of Essex....) toddler tights, tops,...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Nov 4th 2011, 3:54 am

Replies: 25

Canadian shopping habits

Views: 2,634

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Canadian shopping habits

LOL

It also seems to be a policy for everyone to say 'have a nice day' and 'awesome' quite often, is this the same all over West Canada?

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Nov 4th 2011, 3:33 am

Replies: 25

Canadian shopping habits

Views: 2,634

Posted By Juliet C

Re: Canadian shopping habits

Come to Vancouver Island, I have met lots of expats since living here and lots of 1st & 2nd generation Canadians whose parents and grandparents originate from the UK, people seem to take great pride...

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