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Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2026, 7:03 am
Replies: 67
Views: 8,840
Posted By British Columbian

Re: ETA in effect for Canadians 25 February 2026

I am not a lazy person and i am proud to be a Canadian and Uk citizen. I did not renew my Uk passport because until recently i could enter and leave the Uk on my Canadian passport without any problem...
Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2026, 3:33 am
Replies: 67
Views: 8,840
Posted By British Columbian

Re: ETA in effect for Canadians 25 February 2026

$100 is more than many OAPs have to spend on groceries for a week. To renew a UK passport costs 115 quid ($215 CAD at todays exchange rate) plus a courier charge.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 21st 2026, 6:35 am
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By British Columbian

Re: Renewal of Canadian passport

My bad, i just noticed it says print or type using black or blue ink.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 21st 2026, 6:21 am
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By British Columbian

Renewal of Canadian passport

I need to renew my Canadian passport, i will do so at my local Service Canada office. I have downloaded the forms and notice they are fillable online but on the form it says to fill in with either...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 25th 2026, 3:43 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,685
Posted By British Columbian

Re: UK Frozen Pensions

Quick question. Is it possible to get an annual statement of UK state pension amount received, from the HMRC International Pension Centre? Thx in advance.
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2026, 8:29 am
Replies: 5
Views: 920
Posted By British Columbian

Re: BRITISH PHONE BOX, MAIL BOX Aluminum replicas ?-

Buy one, then press button "B" to get your money back!!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 16th 2025, 11:47 am
Replies: 0
Views: 406
Posted By British Columbian

The Ashes 2025

Good news for anyone needing their cricket fix, The Ashes start this week and every game will be shown live on the free to air channel 7plus. Just set your VPN to OZ create an account (free) and Bobs...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 16th 2025, 11:37 am
Replies: 2,699
Views: 327,702
Posted By British Columbian

Re: Groceries

No never had Covid but i have had the jabs twice a year. I think i will try to grow my own.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 2nd 2025, 6:13 am
Replies: 2,699
Views: 327,702
Posted By British Columbian

Re: Groceries

Is it just me or has supermarket garlic got very bland over the years. I have tried most stores Bulbs, chopped pre peeled etc and its all the same, best was from farmers market but even that was...
Forum: Canada
May 27th 2025, 8:33 am
Replies: 19
Views: 15,065
Posted By British Columbian

Re: UK State Pension Life Certificate

Yes me too. I think that after the cock up by DWP in 2022 whey they "forgot" to send out the life certificates and hundreds had their pensions stopped that the DWP now sends out texts to confirm...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 11th 2025, 7:15 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,772
Posted By British Columbian

Re: Anything worth watching on TV, Britbox, Netflix etc.

I don't have Disney+ unfortunately but am sure Wrexham will be available on other platforms soon. Anyone needing their Cricket fix in these winter months, the woman's ashes series starts today down...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 9th 2025, 10:12 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,772
Posted By British Columbian

Re: Anything worth watching on TV, Britbox, Netflix etc.

Watched Happy valley very good , Watched the first episode of After the Flood, didn't turn my crank, I watched Deceit (BB) very good but a bit disturbing, At the moment watching DI ray (gem) slow...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 8th 2025, 6:57 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,772
Posted By British Columbian

Anything worth watching on TV, Britbox, Netflix etc.

Last night i watched "Protection" on Britbox, had intended to watch a couple of episodes but ended up bingeing all six, was very good right up there with Line of duty, Vera etc. Good new progs are...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 14th 2024, 10:45 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,127
Posted By British Columbian

Re: Scones - jam and cream

For those of you in British Columbia "Save on Foods" has English Clotted Cream imported from the Devon Cream Company. $12 for a 170gram bottle. they also have English thick double cream for the same...
Forum: Canada
Sep 22nd 2024, 11:11 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,621
Posted By British Columbian

Re: UK Bank Account For Non-UK Residents

Probably opened the account while running a VPN with the location set to one of the eligible countries.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 10th 2024, 12:07 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,766
Posted By British Columbian

HMRC "Proof of life" certificate,

Every 2 years i fill in and send off the Proof of life certificate to HMRC international pension centre, then after a couple of weeks i phone to make sure they have received it. 10 days ago i sent in...
Forum: Canada
Jun 21st 2024, 1:09 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,059
Posted By British Columbian

Re: HMRC No Tax (NT) form

Application to claim relief from UK Income Tax and claim to repayment of UK Income Tax (publishing.service.gov.uk)...
Forum: Canada
Jun 10th 2024, 11:17 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,743
Posted By British Columbian

Re: NS&I account

When i logged in to "ERNIE" on Saturday i was given the choice, text or phone call, i chose phone call. But its ironic because my phone call history said incoming call from France (33 country code....
Forum: Canada
Jun 8th 2024, 2:13 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,743
Posted By British Columbian

Re: NS&I account

I just logged in to my NS&I account and the 2 factor authentication worked just fine. Received a phone call with the one time code almost immediately. Using my Canadian mobile number.
Forum: Canada
Apr 19th 2024, 8:17 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,179
Posted By British Columbian

Re: Double taxation

HMRC overseas pensions dept don't routinely send out year end statement of pension amount paid, you have to request one, but the problem is UK tax year is April to April so statement does not arrive...
Forum: Canada
Mar 15th 2024, 7:20 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,991
Posted By British Columbian

Re: CRA and UK premium bonds

The UK pension lump some topic has been on here for many years. Every thing you need to know is on the enclosed post. ...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 18th 2024, 8:45 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,231
Posted By British Columbian

Re: Why are the potatoes so rubbish?

Didn't you just know it.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/food/17323546/youve-been-cooking-jacket-potato-all-wrong/
Forum: Canada
Dec 21st 2023, 11:28 am
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By British Columbian

Home Will kits

I am about to make a will, i am thinking of using a Home Will Kit, i would like to hear any comments from members who have used these Will kits. just basic things like Best one to use, cost, ease of...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 13th 2023, 5:46 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,338
Posted By British Columbian

Re: Pension payment - overseas mandate

I phoned CRA and they said they couldn't help me on the phone as it complicated and every case is different and i should write to them. The good thing is the income limit at which Clawback starts has...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 13th 2023, 5:14 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,338
Posted By British Columbian

Re: Pension payment - overseas mandate

I applied for and started receiving my UK state pension in 2017, the process of my application by HMRC DWP overseas pensions dept was quick and efficient after, i applied i never had to contact them...
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