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Forum: Canada
Aug 27th 2014, 7:45 am
Replies: 58
Views: 8,188
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Cheapest/easiest bulk £ to $ transfers

I have just transferred a relatively small amount of money as a test using Canadian Forex. The rate I got was $1.79 to the pound and I think they waived their fee for the first transaction - might be...
Forum: Canada
Aug 27th 2014, 7:27 am
Replies: 33
Views: 5,069
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Anyone on Koodo Prepaid? And can I get a monthly plan with no credit history anyw

Having failed with Mobilicity's $30 unlimited offer (wrong kind of phone) and not having enough id at the time to go with Fido's $50 a month plan I went for the prepaid option.

Got a $100 top up...
Forum: Canada
Aug 21st 2014, 7:37 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,460
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: UK Playstation 3 - dual voltage?

Thought I'd just update this thread in case anyone else searches in the future.

My PS3 - CECH-2003A - which says on the sticker that voltage is 240v does work in Canada so far without issue....
Forum: Canada
Aug 11th 2014, 2:19 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,117
Posted By felixtrebor

"Dollar"land equivalents

I was wondering around Vancouver today and down by the observation deck I happened upon a Dollarama which I can only describe as the Canadian equivalent of a Poundland in the UK. Although not...
Forum: Canada
Aug 10th 2014, 2:47 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,190
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Renting in Vancouver right now - anecdotes

I'm about to start my search for permanent accommodation in Vancouver. It's just me and I have a budget of $2500 so I'm hopeful of finding something decent but it needs to be furnished.

I've...
Forum: Canada
Aug 10th 2014, 2:21 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,460
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: UK Playstation 3 - dual voltage?

Is that the old school monster sized one or the inbetween one that just says PS3 on top? (as in this one: http://static.trustedreviews.com/94/000026621/af36_orh350w620/ps3.gif)

You couldn't do me...
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2014, 6:20 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,460
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: UK Playstation 3 - dual voltage?

My gut says it's OK too and, like you, a google search got mixed results. So if anyone HAS a PS3 and confirm this, that would be lovely.

I guess I'll have to go out an inspect the city until I...
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2014, 5:17 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,460
Posted By felixtrebor

UK Playstation 3 - dual voltage?

Just landed in Vancouver and have to get my priorities straight.

I brought my UK PS3 (2nd gen one, not the super slim one) 120gb over after reading that they are dual voltage on this very forum. ...
Forum: Canada
Aug 3rd 2014, 12:14 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,648
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Flying on Friday!!

I'm flying on Friday too, I'll give you a honk of the, erm, airplane horn if we overtake you.
Forum: Canada
Jul 24th 2014, 2:03 am
Replies: 3
Views: 586
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Do I need to bring my Birth Certificate?

Sorry, mistyped the most important thing! 1 to 2 years. My work permit has already been sorted. I was just wondering about maybe needing it in general for anything else?
Forum: Canada
Jul 23rd 2014, 10:10 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 586
Posted By felixtrebor

Do I need to bring my Birth Certificate?

Hello all again,

Quick question (did a search but couldn't find a suitable answer).

Moving to Canada for 1-2 work assignment. Is there any reason I would need to bring an original birth...
Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2014, 10:26 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,938
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Banking confusion

Sorry for hijacking the thread a little bit but would it be worth opening a HSBC account in Canada if I already bank with HSBC in the UK or is it not going to have any real benefit?
Forum: Canada
Jul 18th 2014, 12:54 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,836
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Best Vancouver UBC areas to stay

@phat puddock

The 'rental cost' is a little irrelevant for me as this is being covered by the firm I work for. I have an allowance, I either use it or lose it. I will check out your search...
Forum: Canada
Jul 15th 2014, 9:15 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,836
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Best Vancouver UBC areas to stay

It's a consideration but it's going to be quite an expensive in time, effort and money not only to kit a place out but also to 'unkit' when I move back home. Plus it just raising loads of questions...
Forum: Canada
Jul 14th 2014, 11:43 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,836
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Best Vancouver UBC areas to stay

Again, thanks for all your responses. Some useful stuff and I will consider it all but I think it need to get there and actually see the place before I nail down where I might want to stay.

Cheers.
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2014, 9:09 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,836
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Best Vancouver UBC areas to stay

What a coincidence. That's where my temp accommodation is for the first month :). The rate now is $150 a night so a little over budget. Also it's downtown and I would rather live out of the centre if...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2014, 10:30 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,836
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Best Vancouver UBC areas to stay

Thanks for both of your responses. I really appreciate them and they confirm what I was kind of thinking.

I didn't think the type of accommodation would be too important at this stage to say on...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2014, 1:18 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,836
Posted By felixtrebor

Best Vancouver UBC areas to stay

Hey all,

I posted on here quite a while ago about potentially moving to Vancouver Canada on an intercompany transfer. That's all gone ahead and approved with work permits etc so I'm due to arrive...
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2014, 2:18 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,591
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Recommended reading? I can't find this anywhere

It's not that I want to over research, I'm just interested in reading about personal experiences. It's usually the little things mentioned in such stuff that never even occurs to you until it's too...
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2014, 2:00 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,591
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: Recommended reading? I can't find this anywhere

Following on from this has anyone ever written a full blown story about moving to Canada? I'm not meaning something formal and tutorial like, I mean someone's personal experience and adventure....
Forum: Canada
Mar 13th 2014, 4:41 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,048
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: International Assignment. What should I expect from my employer?

@Dulciusexasperis I've already researched this. PS3 is dual voltage, just need a new socket and I understand the region lock and all that. Just need something to keep me going in the first few...
Forum: Canada
Mar 13th 2014, 1:28 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,048
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: International Assignment. What should I expect from my employer?

@Dulciusexasperis Thanks for that. The top link I've not used before and that was useful. Unfortunately the bottom link (Lloyds one) doesn't seem to exist any more as a tool which is a shame.

I'm...
Forum: Canada
Mar 12th 2014, 2:48 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,048
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: International Assignment. What should I expect from my employer?

True, but I don't need it to display all my text and you often want to edit the quote as you don't want/need to quote everything.

I love a derailed thread as much as the next person. Even when...
Forum: Canada
Mar 12th 2014, 1:33 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,048
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: International Assignment. What should I expect from my employer?

@Dorothy

Right you are.

I'm doing it to address the person I'm talking to and it's quicker than quoting/editing text.
Forum: Canada
Mar 12th 2014, 1:27 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,048
Posted By felixtrebor

Re: International Assignment. What should I expect from my employer?

@JonboyE. And interesting concept, renting a car by the minute!

Any general idea on how much leasing a car would costs and general expenses are? As a comparison I pay £300 a year insurance, £140...
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