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Forum: Canada
Mar 22nd 2006, 9:16 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Driving Licence swap, or new driving test?

>Also, if someone is blind in one eye (no restrictions on UK licence) is this >likely to be a problem in any particular province?

Here in BC, when I take the sight test, I take off my glasses...
Forum: Canada
Feb 15th 2006, 9:22 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,500
Posted By Duncan_BC

Duncan, BC - long rebuttal to recent thread

There was recently a comment about Duncan, BC that was
disparaging to say the least. I didn't comment about it
at the time but I have been thinking about a response
until now. Let me begin by...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 15th 2006, 7:33 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 715
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Dual Citizenship question

Make sure that you check the requirements for the different photos.
The British and Canadian sizes are different. Pay attention to the
overall size and the size of the person's image. I don't...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Oct 29th 2005, 1:48 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 615
Posted By Duncan_BC

UK Ancestry Visa under review

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/4377748.stm

This was picked up by the local Victoria, BC newspaper. There are lots of
people around here with UK ancestry. The ancestry visa would...
Forum: Canada
Sep 28th 2005, 4:05 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 653
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Working from home - confused!!

Basically, no one would even ask for a permit. Just do it. The only issue
for home businesses in Vancouver would be a steady stream of customers.
People might think that you were a drug dealer. ...
Forum: Canada
Sep 20th 2005, 5:11 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 1,938
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Citizenship test

I believe that the citizenship test is a travesty and should be abolished. The government web site states that it is to ensure that citizenship applicants are fluent in English or French. By the...
Forum: Canada
Sep 20th 2005, 5:03 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,337
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: citizenship

I think that the citizenship test is a travesty and I am sorry that anyone has to pass it. I have written a letter to the Prime Minister asking that it be abolished.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jul 29th 2005, 1:15 am
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Canadian with Greek & British Ancestry

He has checked out the military service issue. If he remains a
non-resident of Greece, he is not subject to the 6-18 month service
requirement. He may even visit Greece for less than 6 months and...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jul 28th 2005, 4:24 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By Duncan_BC

Canadian with Greek & British Ancestry

My nephew was born in Canada. His mother was born in Greece and his
grandmother was born in England. He will be studying in Switzerland this
fall. I advised him to get a Greek passport and he...
Forum: Canada
Jul 11th 2005, 2:14 am
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By Duncan_BC

Pack of wild ducks invades property!

We were working in the yard today. Suddenly, there was a huge
commotion in the back yard. Lots of birds and peeping. I went
to see what happened and found that my dogs had chased a
batch of...
Forum: Canada
Jul 10th 2005, 1:31 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,481
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Moving to Canada in later life

While I have no direct experience, I have met a really nice lady
who moved to my area in her 60's. She cashed in a London house
and was able to buy a several acre spread in the south Duncan,
BC...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 20th 2005, 4:27 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Detroit - Windsor Questions,anyone knows,pls help

You must fax a copy of the title to US customs at least
3 days before you export the car with a letter explaining
that you will be exporting the car. You then arrive at
the border, (where you...
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2005, 3:16 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: BC Car insurance No Claims Details

We couldn't prove the no-claims status to ICBC so we went
with the full-pay option for basic coverage. For the optional
coverage for our own vehicle, (collision), we were able to
get an insurer...
Forum: Canada
Mar 1st 2005, 8:56 am
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Is it true that in Toronto car insurance could be $500 per month?

My cousin in Ontario got a ticket for not wearing a seat belt, another for
speeding and his son had a small accident. His insurance company will not
renew his policy. He is shopping for another...
Forum: Canada
Mar 1st 2005, 8:49 am
Replies: 30
Views: 1,925
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Move ro Canada, to be a farmer, good idea?

A farmer in Saskatchewan won a million dollars on the lottery. When
asked what he was going to do with the money, he said that he would
just keep farming until it was all gone.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 17th 2005, 6:20 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Citizenship by descent - UK Mother

Further to my last post, I applied for and received
my British passport. I am planning on a London trip
to try it out.
My sister, (no British passport yet), was significantly
delayed this...
Forum: Canada
Dec 22nd 2004, 10:05 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Car Insurance - no claims discounts

ICBC will give you 5% for two years accident free and
10% for 4 years. If you move to BC, you get 5% after
one year and 10% after two, 15% after three.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 19th 2004, 4:46 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Citizenship by descent - UK Mother

Today, I attended a ceremony and was granted British
citizenship, (by descent). My sister has applied as well
and will receive her certificate soon. I may now apply
for a passport.
As JAJ...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 8th 2004, 6:37 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Citizenship by descent - UK Mother

I received a telephone call today to inform me that
my citizenship certificate is ready. I am going to
Vancouver for a citizenship ceremony on Nov. 18th.
There is a $72CDN fee for the ceremony....
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 3rd 2004, 2:35 am
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: H1B vs. TN visa

1 - H1b is residence, employment authorized. TN is just employment.
You are supposed to maintain connections to Canada with a TN. There
are no limits on the numbers of TN. TN doesn't require a...
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th 2004, 8:24 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Canadian car Insurance

British Columbia has public car insurance. A new driver
pays the base rate. After years of accident free driving,
a discount of 10%-40% is given. An accident means a
surcharge of 30%-9999% is...
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2004, 12:33 am
Replies: 150
Views: 13,765
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Which is the best part of Canaada to immigrate with 3 kids ?

Traffic is quite a problem in Chilliwack. The freeway gets
really jammed up there. Also, smog is a problem from there
to Hope, 50-60 miles east. Last time I was there, big, big
property...
Forum: Canada
Oct 1st 2004, 4:27 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 825
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Outdoor career ideas, need help!

It seems to me that your field is quite specialized. There are
a few companies in this area that would likely need you to
work in the field part of the week. You might have to work
on the...
Forum: Canada
Sep 27th 2004, 3:48 pm
Replies: 150
Views: 13,765
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Which is the best part of Canaada to immigrate with 3 kids ?

I think that Vancouver Island should be a serious choice
for many people who fit the original criteria: a good place
to raise 3 children. I'll start by admitting some bias in that
I have lived on...
Forum: Canada
Sep 24th 2004, 2:26 am
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By Duncan_BC

Re: Ontario birth certificate

I don't know about newborns, but my sister applied for
her long form certificate around Aug 30, 2004. She
received her certificate today, about 25 days later.
She was born in 1963.
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