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Forum: Canniversary
Aug 4th 2025, 3:03 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 8,316
Posted By Piff Poff

20....How am I still here?

June 2nd 2025 marked 20 years of living in Alberta. After 5 years I realised Alberta wasn't for me long term, yet here I still am. I have a job that I love and work with the most supportive people I...
Forum: Canada
Aug 4th 2025, 2:48 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 6,785
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Shipping Car from the US to Canada

We've done it ourselves a few times but it was a while ago and before the world went mad. It was fairly easy, just make sure your paperwork is in on time.
Forum: Canada
Aug 4th 2025, 2:45 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 7,523
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Renting in Alberta

Where in Alberta? Airbnb is probably your best bet to begin with.
Forum: Canada
Aug 4th 2025, 2:43 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 10,998
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Back on this forum after almost 17 Years!!! Wow

I thought I'd pop on to see what's happening. I'm still wanting to move to Ontario. Hubby has decided he wants to check out Nova Scotia now. I had half made up my mind that it would be England, but...
Forum: Canada
Feb 11th 2025, 1:53 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 7,102
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Pros and Cons

The legal amount of paid vacation is 10 days or 4% of salary paid out each pay check raising to 15 days after 5 years or 6% on paycheck. (In Alberta anyway).
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 12th 2025, 3:29 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,986
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Life throws a curve ball at us ........

Sorry to hear of your troubles. Hope 2025 is kinder to you.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jan 12th 2025, 3:27 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,131
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Canada Dental Plan

My hubs has just been accepted to the program. 59 on long term disability.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 15th 2024, 1:48 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,129
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Scones - jam and cream

I've tried the puck in a can. It's acceptable. There is a brand that's better. Dark grey label.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 15th 2024, 3:19 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,129
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Scones - jam and cream

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this is a cheddar pepper onion.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 14th 2024, 3:25 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,199
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Sarah Millican Tour - 2025 Canada dates

Sold out in Alberta before it hit general sale. Cross with myself for not buying in the presale.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 14th 2024, 3:22 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,129
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Scones - jam and cream

I can help there, I make batch after batch at work.

450g all purpose flour
tsp salt
135g butter
1 rounded tbsp baking powder

Use a pastry blender to bread crumb add dried fruit etc if you...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 25th 2024, 2:13 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,839
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Ontario - Airport and transport

I fly in on the 22nd and out on the 27th Oct. Not sure of our plans yet, still in planning stage.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 23rd 2024, 3:51 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,839
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Ontario - Airport and transport

Update!

I am flying into Pearson (ugh) My boss bought my tickets with his Avion points so I was limited in choice. Daughter will pick me up.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 23rd 2024, 3:48 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,839
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Ontario - Airport and transport

love this idea!
Forum: Canada
Sep 8th 2024, 3:58 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,741
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Cost of living Calgary

Food will probably be more.
we pay $132 per month 2 cell phones, not latest models.
we have the Telus smart hub for internet $90 ish
home phone (landline I know it's rare) $32
car insurance will...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 8th 2024, 12:16 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,839
Posted By Piff Poff

Ontario - Airport and transport

Hi friends in Ontario.

I am coming to Guelph in October. I can fly into Hamilton or Pearson. My options are:

Hamilton and wait 2 hrs for daughter to pick me up or get public transport
Pearson...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 31st 2024, 12:50 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,412
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Alberta Passenger Rail

Not the 1st time there has been rapid growth, but this is the most promising it's been. But then Red Deer was promised a new hospital years ago, that's only just having some funding now it's...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 30th 2024, 3:03 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,412
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Alberta Passenger Rail

They have been talking about it for so many years.
Forum: Canada
Mar 10th 2024, 11:04 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,099
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Taxes and LTD

Thank you.
Forum: Canada
Mar 7th 2024, 2:07 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,099
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Taxes and LTD

thank you.
Forum: Canada
Mar 4th 2024, 2:40 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,099
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Taxes and LTD

Thank you.
would there be a T something? Do we not have to disclose the income? We have a T4a from CPP.
Forum: Canada
Mar 4th 2024, 2:38 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,099
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Taxes and LTD

thanks, I had done a Google search, it's as clear as mud.
Forum: Canada
Mar 3rd 2024, 9:23 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,099
Posted By Piff Poff

Taxes and LTD

Hiya folks, long time no see! Quick question, i think there is a tax person amongst us?

Do we have to declare husbands long term disability inconcome that he gets from work? He has a T something...
Forum: Canada
Oct 5th 2023, 2:38 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,095
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Has the Ontario economy died?

I did see a couple of 'enforced' sale boards when I was visiting last week.
Forum: Back Home
Sep 6th 2023, 4:01 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,656
Posted By Piff Poff

Re: Home 10 years!!

Fantastic to hear returning was the best thing for you! It's made me so happy for you.

We are stuck here until hubby either retires or gets a kidney. Can't see the light at the end yet....
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