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Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2013, 4:58 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,100
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Physio-type doctor in Vancouver

You can phone Sunlife to confirm you don't need a referral for them to pay up.

You could also go to the walk-in to get a doc to suggest an expert in your particular problem if it's a specialist...
Forum: Canada
Oct 18th 2013, 11:06 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,100
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Physio-type doctor in Vancouver

We didn't need a referral & Sunlife paid happily. Phoning any doctor or physio office will probably answer that question.

I haven't any recommendations for physios in downtown unfortunately.
H
Forum: Canada
Oct 18th 2013, 10:28 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,100
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Physio-type doctor in Vancouver

Ouch!
You don't need a referral to make an apt with a physiotherapist. Just call them.

You will have to pay the cost, $60-$70 per session, & claim back off Sunlife (easy online).

I'm not sure...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 28th 2012, 1:37 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 9,335
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: How to make official complaint with Canadian High Commission in London

Hi
It looks like you are already in Canada - if not this won't work.
We had to ask our local Canadian MP to intervene when we needed answers and CHC were ignoring our faxes. If the MP thinks you...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 23rd 2012, 3:13 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 5,600
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Anyone attended a graduation?

We went last year, it is a smart occasion - I would suggest somewhere between Sunday best & wedding. No hats necessary.

ie women - dresses or smart trousers, shoes (not flip-flops, not yoga pants...
Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2011, 6:28 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,023
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: State Secondary Schools in Vancouver?

Totally agree.
Our kids attend/ed Kitsilano which has served them well. All schools on the westside have different programs french, arts, sports etc So many choose by program rather than actually...
Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2011, 6:18 am
Replies: 118
Views: 17,616
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Affordable Suburbs in Vancouver??

Hi Ducktastic
You are very much in my neighbourhood.

Did you try Kitsilano Sushi - v.reasonable pricewise. Sunshine Diner is great for brunch but busy at weekends. I agree about Calhouns - it...
Forum: Canada
Nov 30th 2010, 2:00 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,637
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Good Accountant Vancouver

Try Roy Marsh at http://morrowmarsh.ca/

I'm sure they've saved us more than they cost us especially when I was self-employed, and they don't charge huge sums.

Coincidentally Roy is also...
Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2010, 12:46 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,084
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Holiday rental, Vancouver - Any recommendations?

You're welcome, hope they enjoy the westside.

Mine's a pint!
H
Forum: Canada
Nov 14th 2010, 1:03 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,084
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Holiday rental, Vancouver - Any recommendations?

Hi there
You could try privately owned houses advertised on these sites
http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-area/vancouver...
Forum: Canada
Sep 16th 2010, 3:09 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,401
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Landing in BC!

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g154943-d186211-Reviews-Shaughnessy_Village-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html
For budget accommodation try the YWCA...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2010, 10:10 am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,519
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: locations,BC

Ssshhh don't tell anyone.

Broadway & MacDonald = centre of the universe
22 Bus to Kits beach & downtown = so convenient

It's a great area for families, schools, beaches, UBC ...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2010, 4:01 am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,519
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: locations,BC

We live amongst the Greeks on West Broadway. There are quite a lot of restaurants & a Greek supermarket. Once a year they hold a festival in the street & everyone eats souvlaiki & dances. I feel very...
Forum: Canada
Nov 7th 2009, 8:52 am
Replies: 64
Views: 4,934
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: How dog friendly is Vancouver?

Well I can't speak for N Van or W Van but I find there are lots of people who love dogs and lots who hate dogs ... not much in between. The latter still like to walk through the off-leash parks &...
Forum: Canada
Aug 15th 2009, 5:23 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,622
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Apartment hunting in Vancouver

Hi
As a private individual we often advertise our furnished place on craigslist and have NEVER managed to make a deal with anyone out of town. There are so many scams that people are not comfortable...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 11th 2009, 4:00 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,527
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Expanding my job search

I would concentrate on just getting any job to get experience for now. Over the next couple of weeks there will be students quitting their summer jobs & moving away, before the new influx of arrivals...
Forum: Canada
Apr 13th 2009, 9:29 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,071
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: jobs websites?

This link searches multiple jobsites
http://www.indeed.ca/

Use this one for construction contacts
http://www.vrca.bc.ca/

Good luck
Helen
Forum: Canada
Mar 15th 2009, 4:11 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,429
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Thought I'd have a go at this Tax Return lark ...

Hi Ann
I did similar extra work from home for a while, I never earned more than $30K or registered for GST. I think I specified my office as 1/12 of the house hence I claimed that percentage of all...
Forum: Canada
Mar 1st 2009, 5:36 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,323
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: HELP!!! VANCOUVER JOBS!!!

I am quite surprised you can't even get a temp job - my kids & most students expect to get those sorts of jobs in summer (just by walking into the establishment and asking). Have you tried...
Forum: Canada
Feb 26th 2009, 12:53 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,198
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Rentals in Vancouver

To be honest I wouldn't commit to anything without seeing it, standards vary a lot. It's best to find somewhere temporary & look around.

Moving day always seems to be 1st of the month. On 1 May...
Forum: Canada
Jan 4th 2009, 5:07 am
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: IT Recruitment Agencies / Consultancies ?

2 great websites to start
Techvibes a networking site - lots of names of employers & agencies & jobs & events here
http://www.techvibes.com/

This website is a search engine across many of the...
Forum: Canada
Dec 8th 2008, 1:02 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,744
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Job search in Vancouver...

If that were the case then a lot of us would not be in Canada.

I see the majority of arrivals over the last couple of years coming with work-permits. Skilled workers used to require a very...
Forum: Canada
Dec 8th 2008, 12:58 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,744
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Job search in Vancouver...

It may be reverse logic, but that's where I'd advertise for jobs on the under-pressure list when I couldn't find someone here on the ground. When I first looked at job-bank a few years ago it only...
Forum: Canada
Dec 6th 2008, 8:38 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,744
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Job search in Vancouver...

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/oup/bcouplist.shtml
I'm saying that they have deliberately advertised on the job bank to fulfill item 1
There is still some paperwork...
Forum: Canada
Dec 6th 2008, 4:49 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,744
Posted By DaviesHN

Re: Job search in Vancouver...

I think it is 7 days on this list, so type in 0611 into the search
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/search_en.aspx?ProvId=10&Keyword=0611&Sources=JobBank
That should give you people who can get an easy WP....
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