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Forum: Canada
Nov 6th 2019, 4:49 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,968
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Anyone from Ontario?

I'm in Niagara, feel free to message me with any specific questions.
Forum: Canada
Jun 5th 2019, 11:11 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,974
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Mobile phone plan for student

When I first moved over as a student I went with a Virgin mobile prepaid plan - no credit check needed. I'm in the Niagara region and found no issues with the coverage and you get get add ons for...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 5th 2015, 9:47 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Re - entry Under Visitor Visa

Thanks so much Former Lancastrian. That's excellent news :)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 5th 2015, 9:01 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By Madnellie

Re - entry Under Visitor Visa

Hi everyone, I'm a long time lurker and rare poster and I'm reaching out to you knowledgable folks on here, in the hope you can help.
I'm currently in Canada on a 3 year post graduate work permit,...
Forum: Canada
Feb 18th 2014, 1:48 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,479
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Questions about studying In Canada (UK to Canada)

Hi BeatToBeat. As Dashie said it's definitely worth checking out some colleges and seeing what their requirements are, but as colchar said if the programs are competitive then getting a place as an...
Forum: Canada
Feb 5th 2014, 4:12 am
Replies: 5
PS3
Views: 773
Posted By Madnellie

Re: PS3

You're right Jonb. Lozzal70 you would need a step down converter to use it here, the earliest model is the only one that isn't dual voltage. You can pick them up quite cheaply though both online and...
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2014, 3:54 am
Replies: 38
Views: 4,777
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Moving to Canada from UK

Trust me when I say you will end up using the word soccer if you want to have any conversations about the beautiful game at all over here. I felt the same as you but needs must :D
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2014, 3:49 am
Replies: 5
PS3
Views: 773
Posted By Madnellie

Re: PS3

Is it that the Canadian power cable doesn't fit into the back of the console? We found that with a cable we bought over here, so we took it back and carried on using the PS3 with the UK power cable...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 23rd 2014, 12:52 am
Replies: 39
Views: 2,582
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Help and advice for studying in Canada please!

That's excellent news! Keep us posted please :thumbup:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 21st 2014, 2:23 am
Replies: 39
Views: 2,582
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Help and advice for studying in Canada please!

All isn't lost, you just might need to re-think your strategy a bit. Is there another college in BC (or even another province) you could apply to where the waiting lists are shorter? There then would...
Forum: Canada
Jan 20th 2014, 12:36 am
Replies: 63
Views: 4,080
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Shopping in America

If Buffalo is your intended shopping destination then you might be quicker crossing at Fort Eire rather than the Falls :)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 20th 2014, 12:26 am
Replies: 39
Views: 2,582
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Help and advice for studying in Canada please!

Just jumping in to add to what the others have said. It seems terribly expensive, especially as you can't work off campus or apply for the post-graduation work permit.
PMM - would her hubby be...
Forum: Canada
Jan 19th 2014, 7:32 am
Replies: 80
Views: 10,021
Posted By Madnellie

Re: is 32k enough to live on in canada

I was just about to say the same thing. We're managing on less than that too :)
Forum: Canada
Jan 19th 2014, 7:26 am
Replies: 5
Views: 972
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Niagara region

I live in St Catharines and I love it here, it's not perfect by any means but it has a lot going for it. I'll be happy to give you more in depth info if you'd like?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 13th 2014, 5:38 am
Replies: 65
Views: 3,755
Posted By Madnellie

Re: How British are you?

I got the Stephen Fry one too :-D
Forum: Canada
Nov 24th 2013, 1:46 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,871
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Relocating From Alberta to Ontario

I was going to reply with "have you had a look at Waterdown?" before I saw how old the thread was :) Nice place.
Forum: Canada
Nov 23rd 2013, 4:22 am
Replies: 48
Views: 4,083
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Driving in Vancouver

:thumbsup: I do not miss that journey one bit!
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2013, 8:33 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 5,187
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Should I move to Canada or not?

Just in case the OP hasn't made his mind up yet, couldn't he take a career break? I know many local governments allow them for traveling so I'm guessing central government might do something similar.
Forum: Canada
Sep 2nd 2013, 3:13 am
Replies: 7
Views: 977
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Finding accommodation ahead of flying

We found Padmapper really useful for creating a shortlist:
https://www.padmapper.com/
You can narrow the search down to sublets etc.
We did come over for a short recce trip to check out the places...
Forum: Canada
May 8th 2013, 7:20 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 8,370
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Air Transat experiences?

Not sure if you know this or not but on some of the AT planes they have rows of two seats instead of three along the sides towards the back of the plane. Those seats are a little bigger than the ones...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 7th 2013, 6:14 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,284
Posted By Madnellie

Re: LMO / Job offer my only option?

Have you thought about studying? You might be tired of that already but if not perhaps you could do a masters (or another course) in Canada. It would give you a chance to see if it works out living...
Forum: Canada
May 7th 2013, 6:07 am
Replies: 60
Views: 8,370
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Air Transat experiences?

Just echoing what others have said. They are certainly no worse than anyone else (if you're flying economy), and sometimes better but always at a lower cost. Go for it.
Forum: Canada
May 6th 2013, 6:03 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 10,113
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Probation Officer/Managerial Jobs

Thanks gingerginger, that's really helpful to know.
Forum: Canada
May 6th 2013, 5:57 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Tax credits

Just to add on to Auld Yin's advice; if you are on a low income when the time comes to put your tax return in there may well be tax clinics you can go to locally who will fill it out for you free of...
Forum: Canada
May 6th 2013, 4:38 am
Replies: 12
Views: 10,113
Posted By Madnellie

Re: Probation Officer/Managerial Jobs

Hi gingerginger - I'm not the OP but that's useful advice thanks. Is a government number like a payroll/employee number?
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