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Forum: Canada
May 19th 2012, 12:50 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,469
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: LPN salary to support a family of 4 in BC?

Hi, we are in Nanaimo and arrived in 2009. I agree with the other answers that a lot will depend on the amount of money you are arriving with as you can survive on $45k but not with a large...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 16th 2011, 10:56 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,121
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: 120 day AOR documents?

http://www.nanaimo.ca/photo_upload/photoviewer.aspx?id=1971&pageIndex=1


Not my best look! Now where has that flaming parrot gone. :eek:
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 16th 2011, 8:09 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,121
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: 120 day AOR documents?

Hi Derek

We think it is a very good place, it is large enough but not too big and it only really takes 15-20 mins to get to anywhere in the town. We like hiking and there are loads of good places...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Feb 16th 2011, 3:52 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,121
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: 120 day AOR documents?

Hi Deerwalker

We sent all original docs when we applied, birth, marriage, qualifications etc. Then when we got our PR (in 2009) but before we moved I sent them a letter (or email - I cannot...
Forum: Canada
Dec 29th 2010, 10:40 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,261
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Packing Boxes, Nanaimo

Hi Graeme,

How many do you have left as I have a tenant in a suite that is moving out and could do with some more this week. Please either PM or email me at [email protected].

Thanks
Ian
Forum: Canada
Aug 30th 2010, 3:08 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,671
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Van Island (Mill Bay, Cobble Hill, Nanaimo, Comox) B&B family accommodation

Sorry cannot recommend a B & B but when we did our recce to Nanaimo we used the Buccaneer Inn, also they do have kitchen suites although it would probably be tight for 4 people. The motel is very...
Forum: Canada
Jul 25th 2010, 6:21 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Realtors

Hi,

I am a realtor in Nanaimo and personally I would show you some properties if you were looking here but it does depend on the realtor. I see it as an investment in time and if a prospective...
Forum: Canada
Jul 1st 2010, 5:14 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,405
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: weather on vancouver Island

I do believe he is actually in Nanaimo as we speak (so may have limited access to the internet). But he would be able to confirm with Londonuck about the rain....happy Canada day!
Forum: Canada
Jun 30th 2010, 5:35 am
Replies: 4
Views: 859
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Moving to Vancouver Island

Hi Andy, best of luck with the move. We came to Nanaimo last year and rented for 3 months and have since bought in the Departure Bay area. I now work for a real estate company so please PM me if...
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2010, 3:02 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,692
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Anyone in Vancouver Island

Hi Kate

I found a 2 bed suite that would take 2 cats and that I could rent for just 3 months for $1050 per month excluding utilities. The downside was that it was not in the best area although...
Forum: Canada
Jan 11th 2010, 9:35 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,692
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Anyone in Vancouver Island

Hi Becki

Myself, wife and daughter have recently arrived in Nanaimo, we landed in late August. We have just bought a house as were renting for the first 3 months. Good luck with the move and let...
Forum: Canada
Jan 1st 2010, 10:02 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,601
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Quick Fire Questions - Round 1

CharlottyB, Could you post the brand of the dvd player that was multi region as we are still looking for one.

Thanks and have a great New Year :thumbsup:
Ian
Forum: Canada
Jan 1st 2010, 8:38 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,601
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Quick Fire Questions - Round 1

Hi

1. They would want to check your I.D. to make sure you are who you say you are and need photo I.D. I would assume they keep a copy for their records to prove they checked your I.D.

2. Bed...
Forum: Canada
Dec 2nd 2009, 8:39 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,139
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Landing Vancouver heading to Victoria - goods to follow query

Hi, I landed at the end of August in Vancouver with goods to follow arriving in October. At the airport all I had to do was tick the box for goods to follow on the customs landing card and then when...
Forum: Canada
Nov 25th 2009, 6:15 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,168
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: sat nav?!

No problem, I bought the North American maps and a bigger card and also connected it to my pc using tomtom home. Therefore I could map a route while still in the UK so when I got to Vancouver...
Forum: Canada
Nov 24th 2009, 11:53 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,209
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: HSBC Bank account

We set up an account with HSBC when we arrived and it was very easy. At the same time we set up a sterling account as we also bought cash with us so could deposit the cash and exchange when the rate...
Forum: Canada
Nov 16th 2009, 3:53 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,408
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Land together or separate? Dilemma – impartial advise please.

Hi M

We have done this just a few months ago although we had the added comfort blanket of relatives to stay with. However, they were on the mainland in Maple Ridge and we were looking to settle in...
Forum: Canada
Nov 9th 2009, 6:02 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,373
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Foreign Currency Exchange Companies

Hi

We have just used Moneycorp with no problem. The only thing I would say though is to plan how you transfer your money to the exchange company. We are in Canada and although the bank said that...
Forum: Canada
Sep 23rd 2009, 4:33 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,552
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Car Insurance in BC

Hi

I have just been in exactly the same situation and the insurance broker gave me a sample letter to send to my UK insurance companies and a sample letter showing the information the company...
Forum: Canada
May 21st 2009, 6:53 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 969
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Delivery of PR Cards

Hi, with regards to the goods accompanying/to follow forms the immigration officer told us they do not deal with them as it is dealt with by customs now. Although we had prepared all these forms in...
Forum: Canada
May 20th 2009, 7:54 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 969
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: Delivery of PR Cards

Hi, we landed at the beginning of May and only planned to stay for a week but gave my sister in laws address in Maple Ridge to get the cards sent to who will then fed ex them over to us. There was...
Forum: Canada
Dec 31st 2008, 8:45 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,335
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: I have child with Cystic Fibrosis can I emigrate?

Hi, we went through similar issues as our daughter has Williams Syndrome (not many people have even heard of it), a good start is the designated medical practictioners handbook...
Forum: Canada
Dec 11th 2008, 5:59 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 3,626
Posted By Ian_sea

Commuting from Nanaimo to Victoria

Hi, we have finally got our visas and have to land by 15th May, just the small issue of selling the house now! However, we really like Nanaimo and want to make that our home but realise that we are...
Forum: Canada
Apr 18th 2008, 7:24 am
Replies: 9
Views: 731
Posted By Ian_sea

Re: requirements for cats

Hi

We have two cats who we want to take with us (Vancouver Island) and we were advised by our local vet that although we were coming from a rabies free country to have them vaccinated otherwise...
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