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Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2010, 6:02 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,529
Posted By riddle89

Re: Just arrived in Ontario, Canada

Hi
We arrived in Toronto in Jul 08, OH got a job almost immediately for a fantastic company who value him. The company treat him very well and have strong belief in a work / home balance, he...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 8th 2010, 5:48 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 6,695
Posted By riddle89

Re: Have you still got your accent?

I am still pretty much the same in accent.
OH have a mixture of both
My kids (6 and 8) have been told they totally sound Canadian.
been here 20months

Riddle89
Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2010, 5:37 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,543
Posted By riddle89

Re: Stupid Question - Cordial - try this

When we arrived my daughter only drank robinsons Apple and Blackcurrant cordial, yes that is all she drank, she wouldnt drink anything else only sip at things, to the point if it wasnt available she...
Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2010, 5:30 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 3,689
Posted By riddle89

Re: how often do you visit back home?

Been here since July 2008

Had 17 weeks of visitors in the first year! mixture of parents and a couple of friends.

So far into our 2nd year we have had the father-in-law and my parents.
I went...
Forum: Canada
Feb 22nd 2010, 12:40 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By riddle89

Re: Child Friendly hotel in toronto and toll free question

Homewood suites were great when we arrived, meals provided in the evening (not always what you want but food none the less) we had a two room suite with a little living area complete with mini...
Forum: Canada
Feb 22nd 2010, 12:35 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 953
Posted By riddle89

Re: Childcare in School Hols

HI
I live in the GTA and although dont work I still put the kids in daycamps (ages 6 and 8) for a few weeks in the summer to give them a change and the LOVE them.

The local ones ran by the rec...
Forum: Canada
Dec 20th 2009, 2:23 am
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By riddle89

Re: Help finding rental realtor in Toronto

Hi
We used a geat realtor in Oakville and he found us a rental property, he will cover a few areas to the West of Toronto.
If you want his details send me a PM
thanks
Riddle89
Forum: Canada
Dec 18th 2009, 10:56 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
Posted By riddle89

Re: Renting prior to arrival

Hi
We rented prior to arriving in Canada, we went through a Realtor that had been recommeneded by a company (we checked out his company to ensure our money was safe) and he was very good, he went to...
Forum: Canniversary
Jul 25th 2009, 1:44 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,982
Posted By riddle89

Re: One year in Toronto!

Hi all

We have been in the GTA for a year yesterday!!!! Came over with OH and our two girls (then aged 4 and 7) and we all love it, including the winter. Collecting the girls from school and...
Forum: Canada
May 15th 2009, 11:20 am
Replies: 4
Views: 746
Posted By riddle89

Re: Where to live around Toronto

We have drove around and had a look but I was seeing if anyone had any further comments on the places.
Forum: Canada
May 15th 2009, 12:36 am
Replies: 4
Views: 746
Posted By riddle89

Where to live around Toronto

Hi
We ahve been here almost 12months and are now looking at buying.

ONce we buy we would like to stay there a very long time.
We like Oakville and Burlington but house prices are putting the...
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2009, 9:15 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,738
Posted By riddle89

Re: HSBC or wait?

Hi
We set up a HSBC accoutn from the UK proir to arriving in Ontario. They didnt charge us the 110UKP to set it up as we were not customers of the HSBC in the UK (bizzare I know, not being...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 11th 2009, 9:09 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 768
Posted By riddle89

Re: How long does the emigration process take?

Hi
We used siskins lawyers in ONtario and cannot fault them, they answered any questions we emailed within 24hours (often quicker depending on the time) and always would phone us if needed.

Our...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 11th 2009, 9:05 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By riddle89

Re: Immunizations

Hi
If they haven't had an injection you will have to get it. My daughter had had all hers relevant in the UK but one of them she had done three months prior to being 4yrs old which is the age...
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2009, 9:02 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 16,448
Posted By riddle89

Re: Best place to live in the GTA?

Hi
We live up near West Oak Trails.
Where are you coming to? Are you coming with children?
If you want to get together send an email

thanks
Riddle89
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 21st 2009, 8:07 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 407
Posted By riddle89

Does anyone know of a Robert Jackson?

Hi
I am trying to find a Robert Jackson for my Dad.

My father was in the Scouts with Robert in Chadderton, Nr Oldham in the UK.

Around 1959 Robert emigrated to somewhere around the GTA, my...
Forum: Canada
Mar 20th 2009, 9:09 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,364
Posted By riddle89

Re: Money exchange - high street v's foreign exchange specialist

HI
We used a broker, got a better exchange rate than the high streets and they didn't charge a fee.
Thanks
Riddle89
Forum: Canada
Feb 24th 2009, 9:20 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 5,597
Posted By riddle89

Re: Do you have an improved quality of life?

YES YES YES

lot less stressed, life is so easy here compared with in the UK.

More time with kids, more time outdoors - love the winter!!!!

Riddle89
Forum: Canada
Feb 24th 2009, 8:41 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,380
Posted By riddle89

Re: second thoughts

Hi
How are you applying? PR or workng visa?
If via PR then it will probably take several years for it to come through, if PR (it took 3.5yrs from start to finish for us).

Both hubby and I were...
Forum: Canada
Feb 20th 2009, 6:31 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 16,448
Posted By riddle89

Re: Best place to live in the GTA?

Hi
We live in Oakville and can't fault it.

Riddle89
Forum: Canada
Feb 20th 2009, 6:28 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 3,059
Posted By riddle89

Re: How long did it take you?

Been here 7 months and still feeling that we made the right decision.
Haven't been homesick but I think that may be down to the visitors we have had (parents on both sides been out already) and...
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2008, 12:33 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,446
Posted By riddle89

Re: Building a credit rating

Hi
We opened a bank account with the HSBC and applied for credit cards with them. We had a $500 limit onthe cards and had to pay a $1000 EACH which we will get back in twelve months.

We were...
Forum: Canada
Aug 9th 2008, 12:26 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,291
Posted By riddle89

Re: thinking of applying to move to toronto

Hi
Can't answer all your questions and I am by no means an expert (been here only 2.5weeks myself !!!!) however...............

the other day I met a lady in the park (great place for making...
Forum: Canada
Jul 29th 2008, 10:17 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 979
Posted By riddle89

Re: Toronto in4weeks.

HI
We landed in Oakville (nr Toronto) last Tuesday and had already secured a great house to rent using a local realitor that we had been recommended, he did a fantastic job and actually went to the...
Forum: Canada
Jul 29th 2008, 4:44 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,375
Posted By riddle89

Hi from Oakville

HI
We just landed a week ago and have rented a house in Oakville.

My hubby will hopefully soon be starting work and I will initially stay at home to help settle our two girls - aged 4 and 7, is...
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