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Forum: Canada
Nov 1st 2019, 5:31 am
Replies: 54
Views: 8,235
Posted By london.2014

Re: Living Alberta - small towns, Calgary neighbourhoods and commuting

I'd say that _enjoying_ any kind of lifestyle by definition excludes people on a budget. It's all about the options available to people that have discretionary income in relation to their hobbies....
Forum: Canada
Nov 1st 2019, 2:29 am
Replies: 54
Views: 8,235
Posted By london.2014

Re: Living Alberta - small towns, Calgary neighbourhoods and commuting

Those are some good points. To add to that for the OP, they need to bear in mind that the outdoors in Canada are not similar to the outdoors in UK.

Outdoors in alberta = bears, elk and all sorts...
Forum: Canada
Oct 30th 2019, 2:34 am
Replies: 54
Views: 8,235
Posted By london.2014

Re: Living Alberta - small towns, Calgary neighbourhoods and commuting

It doesn't quite work like that in Canada, although I'm not sure how to explain it.

Speaking for Edmonton, it's nowhere near as big as 'busy' as what you'd imagine for a 1m population. The...
Forum: Canada
Oct 30th 2019, 2:10 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,212
Posted By london.2014

Re: Moving back to Uk cheque trouble

You should be able to deposit your Canadian cheque to your UK bank account without any issues.

You should also be able to deposit your Canadian cheque to your Canadian bank account without the...
Forum: Canada
Jul 12th 2019, 2:14 am
Replies: 75
Views: 17,490
Posted By london.2014

Re: UK NHS vs Alberta Health Service - Which one is best?

Be that as it may, when you have a health issue you only care about getting a competent medical professional to look after you - not how they achieved said competence. We would all love to have high...
Forum: Canada
Jul 8th 2019, 9:46 am
Replies: 18
Views: 5,767
Posted By london.2014

Re: Uk to canada important things to think of

It's good to hear that the experience was different with another bank/province.

Did they give you debit cards at the first appointment, or those little blue cards that are only good for...
Forum: Canada
Jul 8th 2019, 9:24 am
Replies: 18
Views: 5,767
Posted By london.2014

Re: Uk to canada important things to think of

A few things not include din the wiki.

Opening a bank account:
You can open one in RBC while you are in the UK, but apart from allowing you to transfer money over it won't allow you to do...
Forum: Canada
Jul 8th 2019, 9:18 am
Replies: 75
Views: 17,490
Posted By london.2014

Re: UK NHS vs Alberta Health Service - Which one is best?

With regard to the quality of healthcare professionals I can tell you it's poorer than UK.

NHS is definitely NOT great and there are a lot of poorly skilled doctors, but at least in the UK you...
Forum: Canada
Mar 21st 2019, 2:29 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,288
Posted By london.2014

Do I need to bring my medical records from UK?

Just what the title says really, do I really need a copy of my medical records with me in Canada? and what for?

I don't have any particular medical history. My wife does and she is on prescription...
Forum: Canada
Mar 20th 2019, 5:30 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Posted By london.2014

Re: Gated communities in Edmonton?

Hi, I'm not looking for a gated one, just thought that it'd be easier to describe the type - in case they are the same in Canada.
Forum: Canada
Mar 20th 2019, 3:34 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Posted By london.2014

Gated communities in Edmonton?

Hi,

Are there any gated communities in Edmonton where you can rent a condo or apartment that is managed by a property management company? - similar to what is typically found across the US.
...
Forum: Canada
Feb 19th 2019, 8:56 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By london.2014

Re: Renting a mailbox question

Thank you, I did and can confirm they do offer the option of setting up a mailbox before you arrive in Canada.
Forum: Canada
Feb 17th 2019, 8:54 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By london.2014

Renting a mailbox question

I searched the forum but didn't find any recent threads on this. I also did not find anything on the AB wiki for it.

I'm looking to rent a mailbox (or PO box) in Canada (in Edmonton, AB) before I...
Forum: Canada
Feb 17th 2019, 8:50 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,237
Posted By london.2014

Re: looking for shipper from UK to Canada

Hi,

I'm going through the process of moving, and as I'm on a 1bed flat and not taking much furniture then I guess my situation fits what you are after. I'm shipping <200 cubic feet.

I went...
Forum: Canada
Feb 17th 2019, 8:45 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,655
Posted By london.2014

Re: Moving to Edmonton, last arrangements/plans. Some questions!

Just wanted to drop a message to say a big thank you to all of you.

I have gone through the wikis and re-familiarised myself. Your suggestions have been very helpful.

If someone can drop me a...
Forum: Canada
Feb 14th 2019, 12:59 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,655
Posted By london.2014

Re: Moving to Edmonton, last arrangements/plans. Some questions!

Thanks for the advice so far. I can't figure out how to use the multi-quote properly so let me address some of the things you brought up



Thanks, that's reassuring. I was worried I may have to...
Forum: Canada
Feb 13th 2019, 2:20 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,655
Posted By london.2014

Moving to Edmonton, last arrangements/plans. Some questions!

I'm about to move to Edmonton, AB in May and I am sorting out the last details, so I have a few questions and would appreciate any help.

Arrival:
Is a week sufficient to find an apartment,...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 4th 2014, 6:29 am
Replies: 5,021
Views: 733,200
Posted By london.2014

Re: Manitoba - Strategic Initiative

Thanks, it's good to know that I can be considered eligible (for all intents and purposes, as long as the employer is/will register with the MER).
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 4th 2014, 1:44 am
Replies: 5,021
Views: 733,200
Posted By london.2014

Re: Manitoba - Strategic Initiative

Just looking for some clarification if anyone knows about this.

I've applied for the MPNP and got approved, so I've proceeded to apply with CIC (application is received and in process).

If I...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 22nd 2014, 2:43 am
Replies: 5,021
Views: 733,200
Posted By london.2014

Re: Manitoba - Strategic Initiative

Following up on my post above. A few days ago I got an email confirmation from the Provincial Nominee Program as per the quote below



So, all good and progressing. Thanks for everyone's answers...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 9th 2014, 1:02 am
Replies: 5,021
Views: 733,200
Posted By london.2014

Re: Manitoba - Strategic Initiative

Ah that's great to know. Wasn't sure if I should be expecting something or not. Thank you very much for the prompt reply.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 9th 2014, 12:51 am
Replies: 5,021
Views: 733,200
Posted By london.2014

Re: Manitoba - Strategic Initiative

Can someone answer something that is probably trivial please?

Got my MPNP approval and sent my docs to CIC back in May. I can see from the Royal Mail tracking that they received them but have not...
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