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Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 18th 2023, 2:35 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 885
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Permanent Residence Military Background

I copied my list of service that was given to me when I retired and gave Marshal of the Royal Air Force as my Commanding Officer. No further questions were asked.
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 6th 2020, 9:01 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,707
Posted By Fivestring

Re: One Year On

Thanks Siouxie,
I should have asked on here before, this place is a mine of information.
Whilst you don’t crave for these things every day, it is nice to be able to have a treat occasionally
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 4th 2020, 1:10 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,707
Posted By Fivestring

Talking One Year On

Today is our First Canniversary, what a crazy year. Moving to a new country, well for me not my Canadian wife, retirement, then COVID.
When we landed with 11 pieces of luggage between us, all of the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 2nd 2020, 4:09 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,935
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Fish and Chips in Toronto

Thanks very much to all for the tips.

I think that I have 2 projects on the go now, my search for the best beer, and there is a lot of competition; and now my search for the best fish and if...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 1st 2020, 5:04 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,935
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Fish and Chips in Toronto

I live in Corktown which is less than inspiring as far as local pubs go.

my local in Hong Kong was 28 miles away so I do not see that as a problem 😎🏃‍♂️🍺
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 1st 2020, 4:42 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,935
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Fish and Chips in Toronto

Ah Queens Quay is close, I will try that first.

I will then put on my exploring robes, hitch up my dog sled and head out into the bad lands.

Or something like that.

thanks for all the tips 😈...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 1st 2020, 4:30 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,935
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Fish and Chips in Toronto

Jerseygirl,

I have only been here for 3 months and not found Walmart’s yet.

I am still learning to speak Canadian and use the Toronto Transit system

The local beer is good as long as you...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 1st 2020, 4:16 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,935
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Fish and Chips in Toronto

Mushy Peas !!

i ask for mushy peas and they want to burn me at the stake 😣😫😫
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 1st 2020, 3:29 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,935
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Fish and Chips in Toronto

Thanks Jerseygirl,

I have eaten there, their crab cakes are good but I have nor dared to try anything else yet, don’t want to burst the illusion 😆
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 1st 2020, 3:06 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,935
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Fish and Chips in Toronto

Thanks very much for the quick reply Zoe, I will give it a whirl when I shake off the fun police. 😈
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 1st 2020, 2:50 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,935
Posted By Fivestring

Fish and Chips in Toronto

OK, I admit that I an a transnational and have eaten excellent food from around the world, but the exception appears to be fish and chips in Toronto. The Fish is tough, skinny and tasteless serves...
Forum: Canada
Mar 14th 2020, 5:04 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Landing at Toronto - our journey

This is probably off- topic, but my pet hates are 4 way intersections where the general interpretation is that might is right, and turning right on a red light..

Yes, OK, I am a dinosaur, I will...
Forum: Canada
Mar 14th 2020, 6:19 am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Landing at Toronto - our journey

Yes, the swap is free but as everything, you have to pay for your license.

it could be worse, you may have to resit your test and fail because you have not done your homework. There are a few...
Forum: Canada
Mar 7th 2020, 12:02 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Landing at Toronto - our journey

Hurlabrick, I promised to come back on the OHIP card.

You were correct, I got duff gen at the Airport. Medical card on the way, I already have a paper copy after 3 months.

I will probably...
Forum: Canada
Feb 12th 2020, 2:53 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Landing at Toronto - our journey

I had my current UK plastic photo card license which showed that my initial test was 46 years ago so no problem with driving experience.

I do not know what you will need, but if you have any...
Forum: Canada
Feb 11th 2020, 9:46 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Landing at Toronto - our journey

Just found cost for 90 days cover.

66 year old male was $368

61 year old female was $331

All Canadian dollars which I thought was good

you can pay more, it just depends on how much...
Forum: Canada
Feb 11th 2020, 9:30 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Landing at Toronto - our journey

The cost will depend on a number of factors, amount of cover, number of persons and ages. I suggest that you look them up and work out a quote. About 400 dollars each Canadian rings a bell
Forum: Canada
Feb 11th 2020, 7:58 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Landing at Toronto - our journey

Hi Winterdiva

After a couple of refusals because we were not starting or ending in UK, we went with The Destination Travel Group.

I am not recommending them as so far they have only taken our...
Forum: Canada
Feb 11th 2020, 4:29 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Landing at Toronto - our journey

Thanks Siouxie,

I guess that we all have different experiences and whilst the rules are there to be adhered to, some interpretation sometimes causes problems. I will update when I find out about...
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2020, 8:05 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Landing at Toronto

My omission.

We flew Cathay Pacific and landed at Terminal 3. That’s where we found the machines 😎
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2020, 6:34 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Landing at Toronto

Thanks for your comments Hurlabrick.

Yes I got a piece of paper with my SIN.

My comment about the OHIP card was as told to me by the Immigration Officer. I will let you know what happens 🤨
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2020, 4:09 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By Fivestring

Landing at Toronto - our journey

I promised to relate my experiences “Landing” at Toronto Peterson Airport, I cant believe that it was 2 months ago.

My wife who is Canadian and I arrived at lunchtime and proceeded to Immigration...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 21st 2019, 7:08 pm
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,696,450
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London

Hi All

Landed at Toronto on 4 Dec and activated my PR, the process was easy once we got to an Immigration Officer, only a few were manning the booths. Was able to get my SIN at Immigration and my...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 11th 2019, 11:08 am
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,696,450
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London

Thanks both very much.

My wife has been out of the country for 22 years so was told that it should be no problem. We will see in 10 weeks time :o
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 11th 2019, 7:24 am
Replies: 16,349
Views: 1,696,450
Posted By Fivestring

Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London

Thanks for the info, but too late, the packer came on 30th, we are one day ahead in Hong Kong. It will take at least 12 weeks for our goods to get to Toronto. Going to be camping out in the condo for...
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