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Forum: Canada

Jan 7th 2011, 9:08 am

Replies: 27

Switching between accents

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Posted By antheas

Re: Switching between accents

I've lived in Canada for over 30 years and still have a British accent. I came here in my early 20's. When I go back to the UK, people say that I sound Canadian (or American), but as soon as I open...

Forum: Canada

Jan 6th 2011, 8:00 pm

Replies: 118

Affordable Suburbs in Vancouver??

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Posted By antheas

Re: Affordable Suburbs in Vancouver??

Of course, I agree with you entirely. We can also play golf, go skiing/ snowboarding and go sailing all on the same day on many days in the winter. Not too many places in the world where you can...

Forum: Canada

Jan 6th 2011, 11:38 am

Replies: 118

Affordable Suburbs in Vancouver??

Views: 17,630

Posted By antheas

Re: Affordable Suburbs in Vancouver??

I guess you're not familiar with what is a very well-used expression when discussion demographics. Those who "Live to work" typically center their lives on their work or careers, and achievement in...

Forum: Canada

Jan 6th 2011, 4:53 am

Replies: 118

Affordable Suburbs in Vancouver??

Views: 17,630

Posted By antheas

Re: Affordable Suburbs in Vancouver??

Why anyone would think it's a shame you're going to Vancouver rather than To, I can't imagine. The reason that real estate in Vancouver is some of the most expensive in the world has a lot to do...

Forum: Canada

Jul 16th 2007, 4:42 pm

Replies: 9

job hunt

Views: 988

Posted By antheas

Re: job hunt

I totally agree with Almost Canadian. $100,000 a year should give you, conservatively over $4000 net a month. You only spend $400 a month on groceries for 5 people??!! That's less than $3 a day...

Forum: Canada

Jul 16th 2007, 1:58 pm

Replies: 9

Vancouver locations - any advice?

Views: 1,166

Posted By antheas

Re: Vancouver locations - any advice?

There's such a huge difference in the 3 areas you mention. Jervis Street is likely a highrise - right downtown, so very convenient if you plan to work in the downtown core, as no bridges to cross. ...

Forum: Canada

Jul 15th 2007, 7:31 am

Replies: 21

Moved: Nelson, BC

Views: 14,616

Posted By antheas

Re: Moved: Nelson, BC

I think Scotchic probably gave you most of the info you needed, but here's what our friends had to say. They moved up there just a year ago. They are both Canadian, in thier late 40's with 2 adult...

Forum: Canada

Jul 13th 2007, 7:51 am

Replies: 22

Finding a place in Vancouver

Views: 1,868

Posted By antheas

Re: Finding a place in Vancouver

I wasn't suggesting taking anything long term. I was suggesting that accomodation agencies like Bell offer short term, fully furnished accommodation for short term rentals - sure they placement fee...

Forum: Canada

Jul 13th 2007, 7:00 am

Replies: 22

Finding a place in Vancouver

Views: 1,868

Posted By antheas

Re: Finding a place in Vancouver

I looked at Bruce Ward and you'd pay $1100 a month to rent a studio on Cordova Street!!!!!????? Did you look at Bell Accommodation? Same sort of thing, but not at that price nor in that area. I...

Forum: Canada

Jul 12th 2007, 5:05 am

Replies: 11

Thinking of Vancouver

Views: 1,233

Posted By antheas

Re: Thinking of Vancouver

I'm also new to this site,so hope I'm doing this right. In reply to your question about why more people seem to go to Saskatchewan and Manitoba, I suspect that finances have a lot to do with that. ...

Forum: Canada

Jul 12th 2007, 3:21 am

Replies: 21

Moved: Nelson, BC

Views: 14,616

Posted By antheas

Re: Moved: Nelson, BC

I think Nelson is one of the nicest towns in BC. But as with all things, there are some drawbacks that it's nice to be aware of. As I'm sure you know, very hot in summer, very cold in winter - but...

Forum: Canada

Jul 11th 2007, 7:14 pm

Replies: 22

Finding a place in Vancouver

Views: 1,868

Posted By antheas

Re: Finding a place in Vancouver

Yes, as others have said, Craigslist is a great source, but with the market in Vancouver the way it is at the moment, I don't think any landlord would be bothered with the hassle of renting to an...

Forum: Canada

Jul 11th 2007, 6:53 pm

Replies: 40

Centerparks style resort at Vancouver

Views: 2,345

Posted By antheas

Re: Centerparks style resort at Vancouver

I know just what centreparks are and I totally agree with the person who said that the reason we don't have them in Vancouver is becasue it's become a fairly big city - so just as you won't find one...

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