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Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2012, 1:47 am
Replies: 53
Views: 6,966
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Is this small-townitis, or is this normal?

My intention was to suggest Kingston as a consideration in response to the OP's last line about other places in Ontario. Someone had mentioned several areas in the province, but not Kingston. If my...
Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2012, 12:48 am
Replies: 53
Views: 6,966
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Is this small-townitis, or is this normal?

We're in Kingston. Only lived here since June, so still very early days, but I've been surprised at how much community involvement there is around us. I'm enjoying walking around the neighbourhood...
Forum: Canniversary
Oct 12th 2012, 12:04 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,350
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: 100th day today

Hi Gillan85

Thank you for your good wishes, and yes, downtown Kingston is beautiful. We're on the west side, so not quite so gorgeous, but really convenient for shopping! We thought it best to...
Forum: Canniversary
Oct 11th 2012, 12:28 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,350
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: 100th day today

Thanks both for your encouraging comments. I guess it is the settling time now - it felt like we were on an extended holiday for the first three months, all being together and exploring...and the...
Forum: Canniversary
Oct 9th 2012, 2:39 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,350
Posted By maggie and chris

100th day today

We arrived with no jobs and two children. We found a rental in a good school area within a couple of weeks and Lucy's settling into part time S/K. Joe (who's 3) misses her as we've spent since June...
Forum: Canada
Feb 20th 2012, 7:32 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 512
Posted By maggie and chris

Returning to Canada without PR cards - query

Oops! Just found a relevant thread. Sorry!
Forum: Canada
Jan 7th 2012, 9:41 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,421
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Things we need to do List?

Happy New Year!

This is all very familiar - we're going in May and already I'm finding it hard to concentrate at work. If I wake at night I've got thoughts going round and round my head of things...
Forum: Canada
Nov 22nd 2011, 8:16 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 9,533
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: PR card expires 2013 help?

That echoes our situation. We applied SW in 2005 - just us two and a couple of dogs. But then life happened during the years we tried to forget about our application! We now have two children and...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 9th 2011, 8:00 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,627
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Struggling to deal with the waiting... any advice?

I feel your frustration!

People told us to forget we'd submitted and get on with life here. Not an easy thing to do! For several years we'd not replaced various household items because we need...
Forum: Canada
Feb 26th 2011, 10:22 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,916
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Five years, lots of changes

I agree with Singingringingtree's post.

I'm so glad you and your son were supported through your difficult time, and continue to be, by the wonderful people around you. I wish you both all the...
Forum: Canada
Feb 12th 2011, 9:01 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: New PR card waiting time

We've been waiting for our PR cards since July last year. We have our 18 month old son's, but his is the only one we have to date. Still waiting.....

M&C
Forum: Canada
Nov 14th 2010, 12:06 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 5,287
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Is a requirement to speak french in Kingston?

FWIW, a Canadian friend said that for promotion to a senior level within Correctional Services Canada French would be required - as it is an essential requirement for many senior Government jobs. ...
Forum: Canada
Nov 5th 2010, 9:06 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 4,192
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Landed,living in and loving New Brunswick

That made for happy reading!

Congratulations to you all - I hope the boys settle quickly.

Best of luck, I look forward to hearing how it's all going.

Maggie and Chris
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 25th 2010, 1:57 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 4,768
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: OMG MOOSE!

I always think moose look like they should be wearing shades :)

Fantastic photos! My toddler said it was a pony and my 3 year old said it looks like Scooby-Doo!

We have squirrels in our...
Forum: Canada
Sep 15th 2010, 9:01 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 20,028
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Any Clinical Psychologists out there?

Hi,

I'm a Registered Forensic Psychologist and Chartered with the BPS (British Psychological Society - the professional body for Psychologists). I'm working through the Canadian forms at the...
Forum: Canada
Sep 1st 2010, 6:47 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,065
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Landed Today Ottawa

Congratulations! All the best for your new adventure :D
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 29th 2010, 7:54 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 4,132
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Funerals

My Mum died in March - two weeks following my Dad's diagnosis of lung cancer, and three days after their 50th wedding anniversary :(

Anyhow, we had a humanist funeral. It was a small 'do' and...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 12th 2010, 9:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Landing in Halifax in a few days, what to expect?

We landed a few weeks back in Ottawa. The whole process took about 30 minutes. We were asked to produce our goods to follow and accompanying lists which they took and gave us a photocopy back. ...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Aug 4th 2010, 8:33 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,275
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Landed today!!

Many congratulations :)

What a lovely post!
Forum: Canniversary
Aug 3rd 2010, 7:16 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,799
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: 365 days ... just flew by!

Congratulations! I've just been reading your blog - it's wonderful, and what beautiful photos...makes Burton on Trent look a little drab :)
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 22nd 2010, 7:01 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: PR activation - accompanying goods and goods 2 follow lists

We've just got back from our trip. We weren't asked for any proof of funds, but you will need to provide a list of goods accompanying and goods to follow.

We'll be moving out there within the...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 22nd 2010, 6:56 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,413
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: PR Visa

Great news and a fantastic feeling:D With you on the job hunting...!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 21st 2010, 8:15 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: PR Activated! A query re:PR cards

Pheww! Thank you Zoe. Panicked a bit thinking that maybe they've changed the rules!
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 21st 2010, 7:52 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By maggie and chris

PR Activated! A query re:PR cards

Well, after 7 long years waiting (Ok, we had another baby that slowed things down a bit!), we finally activated our visas at Ottawa!!

The process was speedy and trouble free - no proof of funds...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jun 1st 2010, 7:37 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By maggie and chris

Re: Activated PR on USA Holiday - Info

Thanks for the post. We're activating our visas in Ottawa, but then spending our holiday moving between TIP and Kingston, so it's reassuring to hear you had no problem.

Warm regards,
Maggie
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