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Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 28th 2021, 5:41 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 3,721
Posted By rabrol

Re: How much $$$ for your cell/mobile service ?

This thread took a shift from the original postings!

Cell service in Canada can be had at a somewhat reasonable rate if you are patient and are prepared to jump through hoops. Even then, you...
Forum: Canada
May 28th 2021, 5:17 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 7,754
Posted By rabrol

Re: Counselor qualifications to work in Canada

Unfortunately, we have found the process not very easy. However a lot depends on the Province you wish to practice in, and if you can practice without being registered.
My wife has an MA in...
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2020, 6:52 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,290
Posted By rabrol

Re: Help with banking in Canada

+1 on keeping your UK account open!

For Canadian banks, I recommend Tangerine. You can withdraw cash without charges in the USA at Bank of America ATMs, which is another handy feature.
Forum: Canada
Dec 7th 2019, 9:57 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By rabrol

Re: Chances of finding rental in Edmonton on arrival

We had no problem renting in Edmonton when we moved in 2005. Stayed with a couple we had met once, and within 2 weeks were in our rented house. Didn't need a credit check etc, which was good since...
Forum: Canada
Nov 21st 2019, 12:47 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,986
Posted By rabrol

Re: Goods values in UK / Canada

A mate already has his 'order' in ;-)
Forum: Canada
Nov 21st 2019, 11:32 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,986
Posted By rabrol

Goods values in UK / Canada

Hi Folks.

What items have you found that are more expensive to buy in Canada compared to the UK? Similarly, what about the other way round? What is more expensive to buy in the UK that is...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 30th 2018, 2:57 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Posted By rabrol

Re: Shipping companies from Canada to UK

Hi Rebecca.

How are you getting on with your shipping quotes?
Looks like our family will be moving back for a few years, so looking for a list of reputable companies to get quotes from!

Best...
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2015, 6:30 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,123
Posted By rabrol

Re: Holiday booked to the UK

Interesting. I've always used VroomVroomVroom (http://www.vroomvroomvroom.com). They have the same kind of policy regrading reservations. I've booked, seen cheaper for an upgraded vehicle, booked...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Dec 16th 2010, 11:09 pm
Replies: 1,167
Views: 269,701
Posted By rabrol

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Anyone know if the Edmonton office is offering the ceremony the same day? The letter we received regarding our citizenship tests didn't mention the ceremony...
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 16th 2010, 10:49 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,228
Posted By rabrol

5 years

Well our 5th Canniversary was last Thursday.

We decided to enjoy some treats together as a family following a nice meal at the house. Unfortunately our other plans were hampered by me getting a...
Forum: Canada
Dec 1st 2010, 5:59 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,998
Posted By rabrol

Re: Was it difficult breaking the news to your family?

For us it was mostly fine. My parents were very supportive. But some members of the wife's family were upset and declared that they would never come and see us. They haven't. Stuff like that can...
Forum: Canada
Nov 30th 2010, 2:52 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 17,588
Posted By rabrol

Re: BRINGING A RED BRITISH PHONE BOX TO CANADA ?

Ah the memories are flooding back with a little too much realism ;)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Nov 29th 2010, 10:26 pm
Replies: 1,167
Views: 269,701
Posted By rabrol

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Days are counted from the time you landed as a Permanent Resident. However, they will allow 50% of time in Canada while you were on a work permit.

For example, if you had been in Canada 2...
Forum: Canada
May 26th 2010, 9:40 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,508
Posted By rabrol

Re: We went round the flagpole today & no problems

Yes, we did that back in 2007. In actual fact they should not have allowed us to, but they did anyway! I just turned up one day with the paperwork after hearing rumours it was possible. You can...
Forum: Canada
May 13th 2010, 11:55 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 749
Posted By rabrol

Angry Fax no for passport office in Washington DC???

Hi folks.

Sent our passports off for renewal a couple of weeks ago. Then last Friday a new credit card came through from the CC company. I activated it without thinking.

Now when the British...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 17th 2010, 10:16 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 14,819
Posted By rabrol

Re: Returning visa/COPR with error on it

Yep, I guess it happens plenty.
Our daughter's name had a letter missing from the end. Odd as the spelling was correct on all the other paperwork. It looks as if her full name was just too long...
Forum: Canada
Apr 17th 2010, 1:06 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,597
Posted By rabrol

Re: standard quick tax versus platinum for rental property

Have you guys seen StudioTax? Its a free tax solution that seems to handle everything.

http://www.studiotax.com/en/main.htm (http://www.studiotax.com/en/main.htm)

My accountant has been...
Forum: Canada
Mar 19th 2010, 3:58 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By rabrol

Re: Great recce hotel deal!

Another good site to bear in mind is Hotwire (hotwire.com (http://www.hotwire.com/)). Usually 3 or 4 star hotels at discounted rates. You don't find out the exact hotel you will be going to until...
Forum: Canada
Mar 18th 2010, 11:36 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By rabrol

Re: washington passport time

Wow, I thought they would be much quicker than that.
Got 2 to have renewed before Summer so I guess I'd better not slouch around!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 18th 2010, 11:30 pm
Replies: 1,167
Views: 269,701
Posted By rabrol

Re: CIC Citizenship timelines

Yeah, this kind of information is helpful.
The received our application back in November 09 and of course we haven't received an ackmowledgment or anything. Thanksfully I had Canada Post tracking...
Forum: Canada
Mar 10th 2010, 3:55 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,928
Posted By rabrol

Re: I am so confused (tralelling to the USA)

If she is travelling on the Canadian passport she should NOT require ESTA. At least that is what the TSA agent at the airport told me back in June. We haven't got Canadian Citizenship (although the...
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2010, 10:30 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,432
Posted By rabrol

Re: ANY EX- N.IRELAND FOLKS OUT THERE CAN GIVE ADVICE

Ask away....there are a few of us around!

That said, I left NI in 1994 and lived in England until 2005....so my knowledge may be a little old :unsure:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Dec 18th 2009, 8:24 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 3,709
Posted By rabrol

Re: The difference between chocolates

"That tastes like sick!"

My wife's first response when she tasted Hersheys for the first time. I had to agree :thumbdown:
Forum: Canniversary
Dec 18th 2009, 3:25 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,494
Posted By rabrol

4 years in Edmonton

Earlier this month we hit our 4th canniversary. Boy does it bring back memories! Like standing at Gatwick with the wife & 3 kids, a bunch of large suitcases (and at least 2 over-weight), and...
Forum: Canada
May 13th 2009, 2:41 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,596
Posted By rabrol

Re: Some help on our house rental situation....

Maybe not...The lease agreement probably states that the security deposit has to be paid. If your deposit cheque bounced, this clause hasn't been net, and the lease would not be in force.

I'm not...
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