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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 30th 2015, 3:35 pm
Replies: 1,167
Views: 269,752
Posted By retrobloke

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Great news Roxy, its been a long road. :)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 18th 2014, 12:20 am
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Any BC'ers from Sept test called for Ceremony?

Our invites arrived today 17 Nov. Hope you got yours Scottymallo.

1.30pm on the 1st Dec.

RB
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 13th 2014, 2:51 am
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Any BC'ers from Sept test called for Ceremony?

Not received an official invitation yet. I heard you get the invite about a week before the ceremony.

RB
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 9th 2014, 2:57 am
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Any BC'ers from Sept test called for Ceremony?

Hi, we had our interview(over 55) on 6th Nov in Nanaimo and we were told that there was a ceremony on the 1st Dec in Vancouver to which we could go instead of waiting till April for the next Nanaimo...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 8th 2014, 5:42 pm
Replies: 1,167
Views: 269,752
Posted By retrobloke

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Wife and I had our interview on 6th Nov in Nanaimo. Being over 55, no test and the interview was as described above, took about 5 minutes. We were given a choice of ceremonies, Vancouver 1st Dec or...
Forum: Canada
Dec 2nd 2011, 4:58 am
Replies: 43
Views: 5,430
Posted By retrobloke

Re: If You Like UK Cadbury Chocolate

Terry's Chocolate Oranges are even available in Canadian Tire, as well as every where else mentioned.;)

Here on the Island we have Fairway Market, not sure if it is on the mainland, they have...
Forum: Canada
Mar 26th 2011, 4:47 am
Replies: 40
Views: 3,661
Posted By retrobloke

Re: too old

We moved to Vancouver Island last October, I am 57 and wife is a bit younger!!

Its not a cheap option but if you can afford it, go for it.

Cheers

RB
Forum: Canada
Mar 15th 2011, 5:20 am
Replies: 3
Views: 774
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Anyone brought a Cockatiel with them from the UK?

Hi Binty,

We moved from the UK to Vancouver Island last October and Harry, our Cockatiel (13y) came with us. We coudn't have left him, he is part of the family, but it is expensive.

Contact...
Forum: Canada
Jan 16th 2011, 4:50 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,261
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Packing Boxes, Nanaimo

Last chance before being recycled.:ohmy:

Graeme
Forum: Canada
Jan 8th 2011, 5:02 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,258
Posted By retrobloke

Re: What can't you put in your container?

I had a large collection of supplies in our garage and the removers would not pack anything that had a hazardous label on the container or oils, including WD40. This I found rather strange as they...
Forum: Canada
Jan 7th 2011, 5:21 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,873
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Landing before contents packed & goods to follow list

Hi,

Due to the Wiki, I spent nearly three years worrying about this. We 'landed' in Jan 2008 at Vancouver and despite having the GTF list nobody was interested in it.

We finally arrived in...
Forum: Canada
Jan 1st 2011, 8:21 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,477
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Moving vehicle - anyone done it?!

There is a list of admissable vehicles here

http://www.riv.ca/vehicleadmissibility.aspx

If I read it correctly your car is admissible.:thumbup: but will need modification to Canadian...
Forum: Canada
Jan 1st 2011, 6:33 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,477
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Moving vehicle - anyone done it?!

Hi Furries,

Firstly, if the vehicle is a UK model and less than 15 years old don't even consider it, it will not be allowed in.

We have just moved our 1966 car from UK to Vancouver island in...
Forum: Canada
Dec 27th 2010, 6:44 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,352
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Named Driver - Canadian car insurance

Hi,

Just a word of caution, I insured my car recently as a new arrival in Nanaimo, and I was told that the vehicle is covered for any driver providing they held a licence for 10 years. Again no...
Forum: Canada
Dec 24th 2010, 6:38 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,261
Posted By retrobloke

Packing Boxes, Nanaimo

Hi,

Following our succesful arrival here in Nanaimo last month:D, we have a large selection of cardboard packing boxes if any body is interested.

Free to a good home!:thumbsup:

Cheers
...
Forum: Canada
Oct 3rd 2010, 8:01 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,032
Posted By retrobloke

Re: 240 to 100 volt electrical experiences

I would be wary of doing this, if you halve the voltage then the current(amps) doubles and if the equipment is not designed for this current you could be in trouble. Low powered equipment should be...
Forum: Canada
Oct 2nd 2010, 10:07 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,689
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Goods to Follow & Other bits - Our Experience

MJDJ, Many thanks for your excellent post, we are arriving in Vancouver on 29th Oct, our container arriving some time in November.

I am also importing a classic car and have been told that the car...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 18th 2010, 8:41 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By retrobloke

Re: I remember something about Application fees being returned?

You are not the only one, we have not had a refund. I assumed it was because we are not in Canada yet, however we landed two years ago.:frown:

Graeme
Forum: Canada
Mar 6th 2010, 11:00 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,760
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Got our moving company sorted

Hi Stef,

Glad you got sorted.:thumbup:

How much notice did the removal company require?

We will be moving over in October and I was wondering when to get the quotes done.

Cheers
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 21st 2010, 7:34 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,612
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Landing in Vancouver / Goods to follow Qs

Thanks JonboyE.

Very useful info, much appreciated.

RB
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 21st 2010, 3:32 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,612
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Landing in Vancouver / Goods to follow Qs

Hi JonboyE,

Can you further clarify this difference between tax/customs to me.

We landed in Vancover in Jan 2008 and we had a carefully prepared 'goods to follow' list, however, the customs...
Forum: Canada
Feb 18th 2010, 5:19 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 455
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Self Employment help

Hi Jonboye,

Many thanks for your prompt reply with pertinent information. I guess the decision is made now, we will be in BC by October. :thumbup:

This has been a thirty year dream for us to...
Forum: Canada
Feb 18th 2010, 10:00 am
Replies: 2
Views: 455
Posted By retrobloke

Self Employment help

Hi,

Its been a while since I have been on this forum as we achieved PR over 2 years ago.

My circumstances changed and we haven't moved to Canada yet although we have had a house in BC since...
Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2008, 7:43 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By retrobloke

Working for a US company

Hi,

We landed in BC in January but have returned to the UK until I can get a job. Recently I discovered that a US company has a contract to do work in Canada.

Before I apply to the US...
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2007, 2:20 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 3,520
Posted By retrobloke

Re: Sunset pics

Hope you don't mind a reminder of old England. Sunrise at Seaton Carew on North East coast.
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