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Forum: Canada
Aug 25th 2009, 10:59 am
Replies: 147
Views: 57,755
Posted By leoline

Re: London (UK) or Toronto to live in?

I've lived in London,Vancouver and Toronto. A lot depends on your outlook and income. There is always a lot going on in London. Vancouver is pretty but small. It rains a lot! We are in Toronto...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 12th 2009, 10:31 am
Replies: 93
Views: 12,661
Posted By leoline

Re: Waste of a chunk of your life

It sounds like we have similar stories.

Would like to chat but not too sure how I do this so the reply goes to you only? Leo
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 6th 2009, 7:13 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 4,513
Posted By leoline

Re: advice from those who went to Canada

We emigrated to Vancouver in 2001 - same reasons as most others. You are so focussed on coming that you only fully appreciate all the things you leave behind when you are on the other side. Nothing...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 4th 2009, 8:18 pm
Replies: 93
Views: 12,661
Posted By leoline

Re: Waste of a chunk of your life

I have found this thread interesting to read as 'we' are all scattered and by the sound of it not too happy. My husband and I now find ourselves caught up again in this situation. It is all our own...
Forum: Canada
May 5th 2009, 8:36 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By leoline

Places in the Okanagan...

Having moved to Vancouver then back to the UK and now in Toronto (over the past 8 years), we are now considering the Okanagan.

Which three areas in the Okanagan would you recommend to move to and...
Forum: Canada
May 5th 2009, 8:30 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,096
Posted By leoline

Re: Am I homesick??

Can't say our experiences have been much different.

We have returned after a year back in the UK and are going through all the ups and downs of having to settle in again.

Finding work seems to...
Forum: Canada
May 5th 2009, 8:17 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 3,793
Posted By leoline

Re: Did you change location in Canada after landing..and why?

Andy,

We seem to have done this twice now...UK to Vancouver to UK to Toronto.

Work seems to be a big consideration.

I am exhausted by the whole process but don't relish the idea of...
Forum: Canada
Feb 11th 2008, 8:47 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,642
Posted By leoline

Re: second time around?

BB,

I am in a similar situation. Unless you go back and give it a go you will never know. Your situation has changed now and it's time to focus on you.

Leo
Forum: Canada
Feb 1st 2008, 9:13 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,706
Posted By leoline

Re: Relocating to York Region, Ontario

Novo,

Not sure how to reply to you directly from here. I am all set to teach in Ontario - I have gone through the Ontario College of Teachers.

Leo
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2008, 10:28 am
Replies: 14
Views: 997
Posted By leoline

Re: Birmingham - Vancouver

I lived in Vancouver for 6 years. I have to be honest - it rains for a very long period of the year - October to say April/May, sometimes even longer. Yes, when summer arrives it is great but you...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2008, 10:21 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,706
Posted By leoline

Re: Relocating to York Region, Ontario

Hi Novo,

Thanks for the website. Re Teaching - Elementary - Grades 3 to 6 - English, Math/s and Science. I've taught mostly in the private sector - would consider part-time.

Leo
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2008, 10:03 am
Replies: 84
Views: 8,108
Posted By leoline

Re: where are most brits moving to and why.

Gosh, this makes interesting reading. We are heading to the GTA - mainly because of work. Never considered the Maritimes but it sounds appealing. Like the idea of low house prices and being near...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2008, 9:44 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Posted By leoline

Re: bRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

Joking apart - how do you manage the cold? Is it a matter of 'Grin and Bear It?!'

I have yet to experience the Ontario cold. It is incredibly mild here, down south in the UK - the crocuses and...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2008, 10:16 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,706
Posted By leoline

Re: Relocating to York Region, Ontario

Novo,

Thanks for this. The aim is to find a base in Richmond Hill, get a feel for the surrounding areas and then take it from there. I had hoped to manage without a car initially but it looks...
Forum: Canada
Jan 30th 2008, 10:06 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,706
Posted By leoline

Re: Relocating to York Region, Ontario

Jeanette,

I haven't worked out how to reply directly to you. Which button do I press?

Leo
Forum: Canada
Jan 29th 2008, 3:19 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,706
Posted By leoline

Re: Relocating to York Region, Ontario

Jeanette,

Thanks for your reply.

How funny - I was in Birmingham this weekend.

I think as with all these things it is the unknown that proves daunting.

I plan to be there in four to six...
Forum: Canada
Jan 29th 2008, 8:43 am
Replies: 130
Views: 8,934
Posted By leoline

Re: Anybody else feel scared by the annormity of it all?

Yes, it is all rather incredibly overwhelming. It is a big decision and of course you are leaving the known and heading to the unknown. It is not easy. We have done it and went through all the...
Forum: Canada
Jan 29th 2008, 8:34 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,706
Posted By leoline

Re: Relocating to York Region, Ontario

Hi Novo. I've homed in on Richmond Hill as a starting point as I see it being literally central of the York region and thus 'easy' to access the surrounding areas. I notice that there are good...
Forum: Canada
Jan 29th 2008, 8:25 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,706
Posted By leoline

Re: Relocating to York Region, Ontario

Pete,

Thanks for your reply. I think what you say sums up our feelings. I have done a fair amount of research but of course from a distance so far.
Forum: Canada
Jan 29th 2008, 8:23 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,706
Posted By leoline

Re: Relocating to York Region, Ontario

We spent six years in Vancouver. We are back in the UK but only temporarily. We are looking to move to Ontario and have homed in on the York region. As mentioned it is reasonably close to Toronto.
Forum: Canada
Jan 28th 2008, 3:48 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,706
Posted By leoline

Relocating to York Region, Ontario

I have looked high and low for information on the above region in Ontario in the discussion forum/wiki. We are considering moving to the Richmond Hill/Aurora area and would like thoughts on the pros...
Forum: Canada
Dec 7th 2007, 7:52 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,514
Posted By leoline

Re: 20% of All Canadians are Immigrants :)

It's me!

SF in sunny, old UK.

Leo
Forum: Canada
Dec 6th 2007, 2:35 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,514
Posted By leoline

Re: 20% of All Canadians are Immigrants :)

Clare is that you in LV?

Leo
Forum: Canada
Dec 4th 2007, 9:09 am
Replies: 128
Views: 5,381
Posted By leoline

Re: The Weather in Toronto!

I'm totally lost!

I thought I started this thread off with 'The Weather in Toronto!'

I have no intention of joining anyone on the road in this weather.

How long will this last for?

When...
Forum: Canada
Dec 3rd 2007, 9:08 am
Replies: 128
Views: 5,381
Posted By leoline

Re: The Weather in Toronto!

I've been away for a few days.

Enjoyed reading all the replies about the weather.

Hmm...

With Global Warming, perhaps there is going to be a shift in the weather pattern.

Leo
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