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Forum: Canada
Sep 29th 2014, 7:17 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,938
Posted By scimdarren

Re: Winnipeg

Hi.
I lived on the outskirts of and worked in Winnipeg for 8 years but have since moved to the West Kootenays in BC. I was once a passionate defender of Winnipeg as our family was able to establish...
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2014, 3:06 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 981
Posted By scimdarren

Road Trip from Winnipeg to Castlegar

Hi All

Next week, we begin stage 1 of our relocation from Manitoba to Castlegar BC. My wife and I will drive there, spending a few days together, I will fly back after a few days when she starts...
Forum: Canada
Feb 4th 2014, 11:18 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,536
Posted By scimdarren

Re: English electrician - help!

Yeah never thought it had to be so competitive on here as to who is the most informative. I'm glad I dont work with him!
Forum: Canada
Jan 23rd 2014, 5:21 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,536
Posted By scimdarren

Re: English electrician - help!

Yes I know but I had to show my indentures and BTEC diploma as well
Forum: Canada
Jan 23rd 2014, 2:12 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,536
Posted By scimdarren

Re: English electrician - help!

Is your background:

A Construction Electrician? In Canada, they cover domestic, commercial and industrial, you cannot just be domestic.

OR

An Industrial Electrician? Maintenance,...
Forum: Canada
Jan 20th 2014, 4:20 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,959
Posted By scimdarren

Re: Castlegar BC, anyone?

Hi I'll send you a PM!
Forum: Canada
Jan 8th 2014, 4:49 am
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By scimdarren

Re: Relocation expenses, new hire BC Healthcare Management

Thanks.

We are happy with $8k relocation, she will reside in a nice b&b ($1100 pm) until our house sells and I move.

Then it'll be UHaul to get our stuff across as cheap as possible!
...
Forum: Canada
Jan 3rd 2014, 8:56 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,959
Posted By scimdarren

Re: Castlegar BC, anyone?

Wife relocates alone for job start Feb 17th!
I follow after house sells. Our new adventure begins!
Forum: Canada
Dec 24th 2013, 11:24 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By scimdarren

Relocation expenses, new hire BC Healthcare Management

If any one has been following the Castlegar Thread, you will be familiar with my wifes successful job search for a healthcare management position.

We have questions regarding the negotiations...
Forum: Canada
Dec 24th 2013, 11:05 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,959
Posted By scimdarren

Re: Castlegar BC, anyone?

Thanks all for keeping this thread alive with useful info. My wife was offered the position subject to negotiation of relocation, today (Christmas Eve).

We have a good feeling about the area and...
Forum: Canada
Dec 20th 2013, 11:12 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,959
Posted By scimdarren

Re: Castlegar BC, anyone?

Hi

Thanks for your offer of advice!

Wife just had her phone interview today for an Interior Health manager based out of Castlegar or Trail (flexible). She thinks it went well but hard to say...
Forum: Canada
Dec 20th 2013, 10:34 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,959
Posted By scimdarren

Re: Castlegar BC, anyone?

What are internet providers like in this area? We might consider living close to but on the outskirts of either Castlegar or Trail

Thx
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2013, 8:55 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,959
Posted By scimdarren

Re: Castlegar BC, anyone?

Thankyou everyone for your replies. We are warming to the idea of the Kootenays, very remote, but not just one town in the middle of nowhere. We will see what the wifes interview brings on Friday...
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2013, 8:53 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,959
Posted By scimdarren

Re: Castlegar BC, anyone?

Although Smelting in Canada is in decline. Canada now prefers to sell the raw sludge to the Chinese to smelt.
I personally think it is a shame as you are not adding value to the raw material.
Forum: Canada
Dec 13th 2013, 1:36 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,959
Posted By scimdarren

Re: Castlegar BC, anyone?

Thank you both for your replies.

The wacky backy culture would be a plus point for my sons:o!

Just one question. Is it a bible belt? as I have been reading about the deukhobors?
Its just that...
Forum: Canada
Dec 11th 2013, 11:23 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,959
Posted By scimdarren

Castlegar BC, anyone?

Hi All

Wife has a phone interview next week for a healthcare management postion for Castlegar. I am interested to hear from anyone who has first hand knowledge of the area.

I am an Industrial...
Forum: Canada
Dec 9th 2013, 7:45 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,167
Posted By scimdarren

Re: The Winnipeg advantage is gone?

But the whole point of this thread is that this wasn't the case 8 years ago thus my reasons for choosing Winnipeg in '05.
Forum: Canada
Dec 8th 2013, 5:35 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,167
Posted By scimdarren

Re: The Winnipeg advantage is gone?

Winnipeg: Established friendships and hobbies; Large City, small town feel: Properity which should help my young adult sons starting out in there careers.

BC Interior: Scenary; somewhere nice to...
Forum: Canada
Dec 8th 2013, 5:27 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,167
Posted By scimdarren

Re: The Winnipeg advantage is gone?

It depends if your hobbies demand a brutal winter.
Forum: Canada
Dec 8th 2013, 5:20 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,167
Posted By scimdarren

Re: The Winnipeg advantage is gone?

:goodpost:

Hello R I C H

I remember you being very helpful to me previously. As you can gather BC Interior is still on our radar. Although now my wifes Healthcare Management career is the...
Forum: Canada
Dec 8th 2013, 5:15 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,167
Posted By scimdarren

Re: The Winnipeg advantage is gone?

Thankyou!
The mere mention of Winnipeg on this forum brings out the jokers. Even if I did move province I would always passionately defend Winnipeg, it has been kind to us.

Our family are in a...
Forum: Canada
Dec 7th 2013, 6:11 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,167
Posted By scimdarren

Re: The Winnipeg advantage is gone?

My wife is in healthcare Management so any decision would start with her being successful. I am an Industrial Electrician so I would find work easier. Although I do not want to work away.
So there...
Forum: Canada
Dec 7th 2013, 3:33 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,167
Posted By scimdarren

Re: The Winnipeg advantage is gone?

For $350K-$500K House price range in Kelowna, Kamloops and Winnipeg is much the same.
Forum: Canada
Dec 7th 2013, 2:26 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,167
Posted By scimdarren

The Winnipeg advantage is gone?

Hi

Been living on the outskirts of Winnipeg for 8 years now. Our first and only Canadian location.
It appealed to us in '05 because of its clear advantage in house prices.

Winnipeg has been...
Forum: Canada
Sep 17th 2013, 9:04 pm
Replies: 97
Views: 11,786
Posted By scimdarren

Re: British Expat Social groups in Winnipeg

Oops sorry, only just logged in today, bit late:ohmy:
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