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Forum: Canada

Oct 30th 2007, 7:21 am

Replies: 22

Alberta or BC?

Views: 4,402

Posted By BritInAB

Re: Alberta or BC?

I spent my first year in Vancouver and am now in Calgary. Calgary winters are fine because of the dryness (as other people say). You only have to look at the condition of the cars to see that the the...

Forum: Canada

Oct 30th 2007, 6:57 am

Replies: 17

Laser Eye Treatment

Views: 1,924

Posted By BritInAB

Re: Laser Eye Treatment

I had laser surgery about 2 years ago. I was offered LASIK back then at around $390 per eye (Vancouver). The main advantages of LASIK are a quick recovery time and cheap price. The downside is the...

Forum: Canada

Oct 25th 2007, 4:25 am

Replies: 6

where to live/rent in calgary

Views: 827

Posted By BritInAB

Re: where to live/rent in calgary

Also consider looking at places near the C-Train if you are going to work downtown. If you are just looking for an apartment maybe take a look at Kensington.

Forum: Canada

Oct 24th 2007, 8:43 am

Replies: 27

Moved: Why do some go back to the UK after living in Canada?

Views: 3,371

Posted By BritInAB

Re: Moved: Why do some go back to the UK after living in Canada?

I hear you. I don't know why some people try to tell us that Canada is the only place to be and that there is no point in being anywhere else. At the end of the day we all have our individual...

Forum: Canada

Oct 16th 2007, 7:10 am

Replies: 3

Rugby

Views: 964

Posted By BritInAB

Re: Rugby

http://www.calgarysbestpubs.com/ ($20 cover)

Forum: Canada

Oct 16th 2007, 3:16 am

Replies: 29

Applied for the Calgary Police Service

Views: 2,590

Posted By BritInAB

Re: Applied for the Calgary Police Service

I second that - I have had no problems or tickets living in London, Geneva, Abbotsford (BC) or Vancouver, but I feel like a criminal every time I see a Police car in Calgary. The basic problem is...

Forum: Canada

Oct 15th 2007, 7:42 am

Replies: 12

Moved: on reccie need advice on salary offer and mortgage options.

Views: 1,075

Posted By BritInAB

Re: on reccie need advice on salary offer and mortgage options.

I had to produce a letter from my new employer stating that I am employed on an ongoing basis, as well as one from my old employer in Europe stating that I have the correct skill-set and experience...

Forum: Canada

Oct 15th 2007, 6:53 am

Replies: 38

Rugby World Cup

Views: 39,159

Posted By BritInAB

Re: Rugby World Cup

They claim to track IP usage - don't they ever block you?

Forum: Canada

Oct 15th 2007, 4:33 am

Replies: 9

Movng to Canada???

Views: 1,189

Posted By BritInAB

Re: Movng to Canada???

It IS scary, and it takes a while to settle - but it's fine when you get here. My wife is from BC and we lived in Switzerland together for a while. She loved her trips to the UK, but as a school...

Forum: Canada

Oct 15th 2007, 4:10 am

Replies: 25

Entry to Canada with $10,000 ?

Views: 9,186

Posted By BritInAB

Re: Entry to Canada with $10,000 ?

Look at it another way - the Canadian $ is very strong right now, so for a large sum of cash you are going to lose a fair bit. Bring just a small amount and a UK VISA debit card (use for goods, cash...

Forum: Canada

Oct 15th 2007, 3:37 am

Replies: 38

Rugby World Cup

Views: 39,159

Posted By BritInAB

Re: Rugby World Cup

Try sopcast.org (or search for SOPCAST). Download the web client. You can get online streaming for most popular sports (great for seeing the Champions League when at work!). Once you have downloaded...

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