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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 10th 2010, 8:34 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,092
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Canadian authors

Theres a series by Anthony Bidulka about a gay private detective from Saskatoon, Russel Quant. Havent read one yet, but heard him being interviewed recently on CBC and it sounded interesting. A sort...
Forum: Canniversary
Jul 31st 2010, 7:04 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,503
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Three Years :0)

You've sure had your fair share of change and ups and downs over the last 3 years Amy, but glad you stuck it out and are happy in your 'new' home :thumbup: I havent been on BE for ages - I'd...
Forum: Canada
Mar 26th 2010, 6:55 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 9,207
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Having a Baby in BC Canada

LOL Such a funny response, had me laughing out loud.

In response to the question though, I was pregnant when we moved here with my 3rd child. I had fantastic medical care, superior I would say to...
Forum: Canada
Feb 13th 2010, 5:29 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 27,802
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: UK Child Car seats in Canada

We sold our uk ones before we came and bought new ones here. I didn't want the insurance complications incase we were in an accident.
Forum: Canada
Feb 13th 2010, 5:26 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,109
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Do we need our wardrobes???

You should go and do a search in the immigration section, most of these questions are answered and similar things are discussed.
We didn't bring wardrobes, mostly they are built in.
Forum: Canada
Jan 19th 2010, 5:56 am
Replies: 45
Views: 5,792
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Location, location, location...

Kitsilano in Vancouver, in one of those old (but renovated) homes with an ocean view. Although am pretty happy where I am, it feels like spring in the Okanagan !
Forum: Canada
Jan 4th 2010, 6:04 am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,467
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: british passport renewal

My hubby did it this year. It wasn't complicated and it wasn't cheap !
Forum: Canada
Dec 23rd 2009, 3:23 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,915
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: brokerage fees dhl ups etc..

Depending which company you are ordering from, you dont get a choice of courier, they have their set companies they use for shipping. Sounds like I was lucky with our recent arrival of XMas gifts !...
Forum: Canada
Dec 23rd 2009, 12:28 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,915
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: brokerage fees dhl ups etc..

I avoid using a company like UPS, we have things sent regular mail. I would be soooo miffed if I got charged a brokerage fee. However, recently a relative ordered something for us from the US and the...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 4th 2009, 3:14 am
Replies: 66
Views: 3,636
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Hand made Xmas gift ideas

I love your letters MMC. I would love to give it a go, but then I looked at your website, you're a great artist, and dont think mine could ever look like yours ! My kids might like to join me in...
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2009, 3:42 pm
Replies: 93
Views: 8,410
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Anyone done a Canadian Bonfire night???

Simon Legree - Ahhh yes, you just reminded me of the other reason I dont miss bonfire night ! Hope you didn't get too badly burned.
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2009, 3:10 pm
Replies: 93
Views: 8,410
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Anyone done a Canadian Bonfire night???

:rofl:
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2009, 6:32 am
Replies: 93
Views: 8,410
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Anyone done a Canadian Bonfire night???

Ha, ha I had to post on this thread. My Birthday is 5th November and at least I dont get any of the 'you must have come in with a bang' type jokes anymore. I do miss the tradition though, bonfire and...
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2009, 6:29 am
Replies: 43
Views: 5,147
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Moving back to the UK

Good luck with your move. Wow, your sure stuck it out, 10 years when you werent happy! I hope everything works out really well for you in the uk.
Forum: Canniversary
May 11th 2009, 7:10 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,126
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: 2 years 5 months...been rough at times

Hi Okefam. How bizarre to read your post - my situation is so similar to yours. We moved here in May 2007, I had a baby in October 2007 and my Mum passed away suddenly in November 2008. BIG life...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 31st 2009, 6:28 am
Replies: 35
Views: 1,885
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Disciplining children that are not your own...

It was really interesting reading about everyones experiences with bad mannered kids - I'm sure all of us parents encounter it at some point. I just dont understand why a parent wouldn't want to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 13th 2009, 4:16 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,182
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: want to go home

It takes a long time to get used to a new place/country/culture. Its a stressful thing to emmigrate, which is probably putting a lot of strain on you and your relationship. Perhaps that is colouring...
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2009, 1:00 am
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Anyone in Kelowna or Calgary?

In Kelowna and very happy about it ! Welcome back to Canada.
Forum: Canada
Feb 5th 2009, 5:40 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,254
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: What shipping company to use? UK to Calgary.

We used Whites and they were excellent.
Forum: Canada
Feb 5th 2009, 5:36 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,103
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: is this a scam ???

What would someone hope to achieve from this scam?? Why bother to advertise the apartment on Craigslist??

Kirstya - I've seen some 'houses to rent' signs around, people not wanting to rent through...
Forum: Canada
Jan 25th 2009, 6:36 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,518
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Retiring to Kelowna

Locals buy half price ski passes and lessons passes, for about $700 per adult. There is cross country at all the local ski resorts and some cross country ski clubs.
There is a tennis club in the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 25th 2009, 5:54 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,518
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Retiring to Kelowna

I'd say the cost of living is the same, some things cheaper, some dearer. There are lots of wineries and golf courses here. Winter activites are mostly snowy ones, skiing etc. But there are nice...
Forum: Canada
Sep 21st 2008, 1:44 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,735
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Coquitlam B.C. - Bear killed after break in

We have some friends in Coquitlam and they told us that some neighbours have been feeding the bears. I guess its not surprising that there are encounters.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 10th 2008, 5:50 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,753
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Pregnant in Canada - question about PR

We are landed immigrants and had a baby 5 months after arriving. There were no problems with our baby getting a Canadian passport.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 9th 2008, 3:04 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,753
Posted By NikkiNu

Re: Pregnant in Canada - question about PR

1. There is a 3-month wait for MSP in BC. But they count the month you arrive as the start period i.e if you arrive on 20th Jan, you will be eligible for MSP on 1st April. Private medical insurance...
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