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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 15th 2015, 11:29 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,624
Posted By techwizard

Re: Free TV

Roku box attached to TV with the FilmOn app installed. Use it myself and it is very nice indeed.

GW
Forum: Canada
Aug 2nd 2013, 3:27 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By techwizard

Re: Finding any odd/open job in Vancouver/Burnaby

As someone who put out 500 applications with very little response, I have to say that what employers are looking for is "Canadian" work experience. You can have all the references you want from the...
Forum: Canada
Jun 23rd 2013, 12:22 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,478
Posted By techwizard

Citizenship Ceremony - Can I postpone it ?

Hi,

After waiting for a month and a half, I finally found out today that I passed the Citizenship Test, and am scheduled to have the Citizenship ceremony in mid-July.

The question I have is - I...
Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2013, 3:05 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,370
Posted By techwizard

Re: Citizenship test next week - any tip ???

Hi all,

Well it is over, and here is what I learned.

The wait in my area for results is 4-6 months if you pass.
If you fail, a notice said it would be 8-18 months before you would be called...
Forum: Canada
Apr 23rd 2013, 6:39 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,370
Posted By techwizard

Re: Citizenship test next week - any tip ???

Thanks to everyone who replied.

My test is tomorrow. I have read as much as I can, and now know more about Canadian history than my Canadian wife does.

Roll on tomorrow - wish me luck !
...
Forum: Canada
Apr 17th 2013, 2:09 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,370
Posted By techwizard

Citizenship test next week - any tip ???

Hi,

Got my invitation for the citizenship test today to sit the test next week.

I am now in a bit of a panic, as I realize I do not know enough to pass.

Anyone got any tips to taking the...
Forum: Canada
Mar 14th 2013, 4:29 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,084
Posted By techwizard

Photos for UK Passport Renewal

Hi all,

Can someone please recommend somewhere in the Vancouver/Fraser Valley area that does passport sized photos suitable for a UK passport renewal application ?

Any help would be...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 7th 2012, 8:35 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,931
Posted By techwizard

Shaw or Telus ?

Hi,

I am moving to a new place at the beginning of next month, and have been looking at Shaw and Telus as both an Internet provider and cable TV providers.

It has been a while since this...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 8th 2012, 1:55 am
Replies: 8
Views: 4,090
Posted By techwizard

Question Anyone know where to get Vimto in Ottawa ?

Hi,

I have a friend who is moving to Ottawa, and really likes the soft drink Vimto.

Just wondering if fellow Brits know where to get it there ?

Thanks

GW
Forum: Canada
Mar 23rd 2012, 1:46 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,073
Posted By techwizard

Re: Cell Phone - Which Network ? What Plan ?

Thanks to everyone that posted. I have moved to Speakout at the moment to see if it is cheaper. Only time will tell.

GW
Forum: Canada
Mar 18th 2012, 1:35 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,073
Posted By techwizard

Question Cell Phone - Which Network ? What Plan ?

Hi,

Hope someone will be able to help.

When I first came over from Scotland, I did not make that many calls on my cell phone, but now I seem to be making more and more calls, and I am thinking...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jan 14th 2012, 6:52 am
Replies: 3
Views: 644
Posted By techwizard

Question Citizenship v Another Permanent Residency

Hi,

I have been here for more than three years, so I could apply for Canadian Citizenship, and my PR is due up in late 2013, so I could aooly for another PR.

From speaking to a friend, he said...
Forum: Canada
Oct 2nd 2011, 4:54 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,760
Posted By techwizard

Re: Do Premanent Residents in Canada have to pay EI ?

Many thanks for helping to clear this up.

Regards

GW
Forum: Canada
Oct 1st 2011, 7:21 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,760
Posted By techwizard

Question Do Premanent Residents in Canada have to pay EI ?

Hi,

I cannot remember where I read it, but I am pretty sure I have read somewhere that as a Permanent Resident, moving to Canada from Scotland, I could not claim any EI.

I am not sure how long...
Forum: Canada
Sep 24th 2011, 4:15 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,528
Posted By techwizard

Warning - Beware of people calling you from "Microsoft" !

Hi,

Hope you are all well. I am posting this because I do not want you or anyone you know to fall victim to this scam.

This week, a friend, at the place I do volunteering at, encountered a scam...
Forum: Canada
Feb 2nd 2011, 5:58 am
Replies: 12
Views: 18,590
Posted By techwizard

Re: I have a migraine !!! Does anyone know where I can get Migraleve ?

Many thanks to everyone who sent a reply.

I will take a list of names to the chemist and see what I can find.

Best wishes.

GW
Forum: Canada
Jan 21st 2011, 10:36 am
Replies: 12
Views: 18,590
Posted By techwizard

Question I have a migraine !!! Does anyone know where I can get Migraleve ?

Hi,

I have a terrible migraine !!!!

Not being in the UK, I cant go to the chemist and buy Migraleve - http://www.migraleve.co.uk/ , my usual brand, over the counter.

Does anyone know if it...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 16th 2010, 4:17 am
Replies: 3
Views: 882
Posted By techwizard

Re: I94 Visa Waver or ESTA card ?

Thanks Zoe for the confirmation.

GW
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Sep 15th 2010, 9:53 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 882
Posted By techwizard

Question I94 Visa Waver or ESTA card ?

Hi,

I am a Scotsman, permanently resident in BC, who lives close to the border, but I do not cross the border very often.

My mum and aunt are coming to visit and we are planning a little...
Forum: Canada
Aug 19th 2010, 4:16 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,086
Posted By techwizard

Re: rangers v celtic i need to see it

If it is on Sky, this may be for you -

http://www.everythingon.tv/
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 25th 2010, 5:59 am
Replies: 4
Views: 914
Posted By techwizard

Question Immigration Lawyer - Toronto

Hi,

I was wondering if someone could help me.

A friend of mine is currently resides in Toronto, and needs the services of a good, if not great, immigration lawyer to help her sort out issues...
Forum: Canada
Apr 17th 2010, 11:51 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,442
Posted By techwizard

BC Driving License in the UK

Hi all,

I have searched through the forums but I cant seem to find an answer to my query.

I moved over to Canada in 2008, and had to resit my driving test in order to get a BC driving license....
Forum: Canada
Nov 10th 2009, 3:13 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,285
Posted By techwizard

Re: View of IT Job Recruiters ?

Hi Trouncer,

Welcome to BC.

As someone who has been here for just over a year, and still not found a proper IT support job, I can appreciate how frustrating it can be.

In that time, I have...
Forum: Canada
Nov 10th 2009, 2:56 am
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By techwizard

Re: Living in Canada...working for a Company abroad?

From someone who had to do this earlier this year when filling out a tax return, there is a section of the tax return where you declare overseas income.

As I am doing most of my work this way, I...
Forum: Canniversary
Jun 26th 2009, 5:45 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,215
Posted By techwizard

Re: Nine months in and where do I go from here

Hi all,

Thanks to everyone who sent a response.

My wife and I went over to Scotland 3 weeks back, and it is surprising how things have changed, in such a few months, and sometimes for the...
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