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Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 22nd 2010, 2:26 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By soopergal

Roofer in Toronto

Hi guys
I know this is a long shot but thought I'd ask anyway. Anyone know a good roofer in Toronto?

Cheers
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 30th 2009, 6:49 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 444
Posted By soopergal

Downtown Toronto sublet until May 2010

Hello
I am looking to sublet my 1 bedroom spacious condo (few minutes walk from Union Station). If you are interested or know of anyone who may be interested please email [email protected].
...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 30th 2009, 6:44 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,459
Posted By soopergal

Re: Currencies Direct

Thanks. Think I'll go with them.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 28th 2009, 2:58 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,459
Posted By soopergal

Currencies Direct

Hey
Any experiences with currencies direct? I want to transfer some money from US$ to CAD. I'm thinking of using them.

http://www.currenciesdirect.com/uk/

Cheers
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Oct 20th 2009, 5:08 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,073
Posted By soopergal

Mortgage rates

HSBC is offering really competitive (I think) mortgage rates to their premier customers. One of the options they have is variable 3 year closed with no penalty. Does anyone have any experience with...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 22nd 2009, 7:37 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,397
Posted By soopergal

Re: Mini piss-up in downtown Toronto??

Cool. Very close to our apartment :)

What time are you meeting?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 21st 2009, 4:53 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,397
Posted By soopergal

Re: Mini piss-up in downtown Toronto??

Sorry where's "the Yard"?
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 20th 2009, 9:49 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,397
Posted By soopergal

Mini piss-up in downtown Toronto??

Hello All
We just got our first apartment in Toronto (close to Harbourfront) :thumbsup:
I am wondering if any of you live around Harbourfront or downtown.

Anyway, anyone fancy meeting for a...
Forum: Canada
May 9th 2009, 5:45 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 767
Posted By soopergal

IT Recruitment consultant Toronto

Hello Everyone
I am looking for a "good" IT headhunter in Toronto. I've already met up with Sapphire Technology consultant but wasn't too impressed. I have 9+ years of Infrastructure/project...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 15th 2009, 6:19 am
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By soopergal

Re: foreign currency mortgages

Jonboy
Exactly. My guess is that Canadian dollar will stay pretty weak against Yen for another year or so. It's a variable rate mortgage at 3.25% and they told me I can switch two more other...
Forum: Canada
Feb 9th 2009, 4:05 am
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By soopergal

Re: PR Card renewal

Our visits are usually no longer than 2 weeks. It's not possible to apply by mail and pick it up in person later?
Forum: Canada
Feb 9th 2009, 4:01 am
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By soopergal

Re: PR Card renewal

Thanks. I visit my in-laws every year so going to Canada to renew is not an issue as long as I can renew it and they don't cancel my PR because I haven't lived there.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 9th 2009, 3:20 am
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By soopergal

Re: foreign currency mortgages

Yin
I have already been offered by an Aussie bank.
If I wasn't clear, the question is not about how to get a Yen morgage but the pros and cons of getting a yen/foreign currency mortgage.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 9th 2009, 3:03 am
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By soopergal

foreign currency mortgages

Anyone here doing the foreign currency mortagage thing?
I am thinking of getting a Yen mortage to buy a house in Toronto. I am currently working in Japan so getting paid in Yen.
Currency...
Forum: Canada
Feb 9th 2009, 2:39 am
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By soopergal

PR Card renewal

Hi All
I am married to a Canadian. We were thinking of moving to Canada before and got my PR in 2007 which is valid until 2012. Due to work circumstances we didn't move to Canada and will continue...
Forum: Canada
Dec 8th 2008, 6:48 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,426
Posted By soopergal

Thumbs up building credit while abroad

I want to start building my credit before moving to Canada. I opened a savings account with Canada Trust TD last year but didn't put any money because they said they may close the account if there's...
Forum: Canada
Jul 22nd 2008, 8:33 am
Replies: 0
Views: 543
Posted By soopergal

London (England) vs Toronto

So after looking for a job in Vancouver for just over a year we've decided to move to Toronto. I am in IT and there seems to be a lot of jobs advertised for Toronto. My husband is Canadian (from...
Forum: Canada
Apr 14th 2008, 6:20 am
Replies: 1
Views: 531
Posted By soopergal

spousal support after divorce

I was shocked to hear (from a previous post) that in Ontario you have to support your spouse after a divorce regardless of their income. Is this only in Ontario? Does this apply to men as well? How...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 28th 2007, 8:29 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,695
Posted By soopergal

Canadian girls and boys

What differences (if any) do you see in Canadian men/women from the men and women back home?
When I was in Canada this summer I thought most Canadian men and women are very good looking. Funny it...
Forum: Canada
Jun 15th 2007, 4:25 am
Replies: 20
Views: 5,385
Posted By soopergal

Re: Alberta Driver's license

Thanks dear. I will report back in late August.
Forum: Canada
Jun 15th 2007, 2:32 am
Replies: 20
Views: 5,385
Posted By soopergal

Re: Alberta Driver's license

Thanks Judy. I've had the UK driver's license for more than 2 years. Stupid question - How do you prove you are a resident in Alberta? I'll be landing in Calgary. Can I exchange my British license...
Forum: Canada
Jun 15th 2007, 2:09 am
Replies: 20
Views: 5,385
Posted By soopergal

Alberta Driver's license

Can you exchange your British license? According to this you can.
http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=section:drivers:newlicence

But I've heard otherwise.

Ta
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 21st 2007, 2:10 am
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By soopergal

Re: Got the visa

Thanks all. I'll try not to celebrate too hard :D

Hope you all hear the good news soon.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 19th 2007, 3:16 am
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By soopergal

Got the visa

My passport arrived (via DHL) with shiny new visa in it. Woohoo! :D I'm really excited. Thanks to all you lovely people who helped along the way. I'm sure you'll get yours soon too. I have a few...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 1st 2007, 5:12 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,457
Posted By soopergal

Buy to let in Vancouver

Looks like we will not be moving to Canada anytime soon. But we are still interested in buying a condo (or a house in the burbs) and renting it out. I'm keen to hear your experiences, if any.
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