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Forum: Canada
Dec 3rd 2010, 12:11 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,238
Posted By AyrLass

Re: Ski conditions in Nova Scotia

For cross country skiing Nova Scotia would be pretty good, but if you are looking for big mountains and good powder I think you'd be disappointed and it might be worth considering Alberta or BC....
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2010, 4:00 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,933
Posted By AyrLass

Re: Dilemma.....advice on an area in Halifax, NS

@ Sleepypancakes - Welcome to Halifax :)

I personally wouldn’t want to live on Falkland/Gottingen. It is an upcoming area, but it’s not there yet.

Are you looking for a furnished or...
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2010, 3:19 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,456
Posted By AyrLass

Re: jobs in halifax

I've been looking for work in Halifax since June and I've not had so much as an interview. I've been taking part in a connector program www.immigrationworksinhalifax.ca which is aimed at immigrants...
Forum: Canada
May 20th 2009, 9:59 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By AyrLass

Re: JOB HUNT IN NOVA SCOTIA

Hey Laura, thanks so much! Cracking shot with Arran in view. Looking forward to visiting some time in the future. Thanks for sharing the photo :)
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2009, 2:34 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By AyrLass

Re: JOB HUNT IN NOVA SCOTIA

Good for you, I've been taking heaps more photos since moving, but I regret not taking more in Scotland.

Been in Halifax 15 months, absolutely love it here. People are really friendly and in some...
Forum: Canada
Apr 27th 2009, 1:34 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By AyrLass

Re: JOB HUNT IN NOVA SCOTIA

Hi Laura,

You're welcome. I'm glad the networking sites are of some help. I'd highly recommend Fusion and the Meet up group is a great way to meet new people and to get out and about to new places...
Forum: Canada
Apr 26th 2009, 3:48 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By AyrLass

Re: JOB HUNT IN NOVA SCOTIA

Hi Laura,

In my opinion you're at an advantage not knowing what you want to do. It leaves your options open. Perhaps use the experience you have to get your foot in the door and to get some...
Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2009, 1:22 am
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By AyrLass

Re: Nightlife Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, Frederciton

For nightlife in Halifax there's plenty of live bands, you'll be able to check out the listings from the Coast (http://www.thecoast.ca/) free newspaper that comes out every Thursday.

For a...
Forum: Canniversary
Apr 1st 2009, 3:38 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,133
Posted By AyrLass

Re: First year Canniversary in NS

Congratulations. Glad everything is going so well for you :)
Forum: Canniversary
Apr 1st 2009, 3:36 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,873
Posted By AyrLass

Re: 1st Canniversary in Nova Scotia

Thank-you!

Helen, September is a great month to visit. Should still be nice and warm during the day but cooler in the evenings. Although with being on the Atlantic you never know what the weather...
Forum: Canniversary
Mar 20th 2009, 7:15 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,873
Posted By AyrLass

Re: 1st Canniversary in Nova Scotia

Thanks for your best wishes Bandit and Kancell :)

Kancell, I'd highly recommend Atlantic Canada but I'm biased and I guess in this economy your move would be dictated by where you can find work....
Forum: Canada
Mar 3rd 2009, 7:57 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,829
Posted By AyrLass

Re: Halifax

I have to say I would second Paul and Dawn's recommendation of Onyx on Spring Garden. We've only been once but it was an amazing meal, excellent service and a really nice atmosphere.

Along the...
Forum: Canada
Feb 28th 2009, 2:16 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,829
Posted By AyrLass

Re: Halifax

Old Triangle is a good Irish Bar and does some good pub food www.oldtriangle.com. Henry House on Barrington St, downstairs is great and does some good local beers. The Fireside is cosy and nice for a...
Forum: Canada
Feb 24th 2009, 3:38 am
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By AyrLass

Re: Laid off and looking for advice

Thanks for the messages of support. We're trying to find work in NS so hopefully the PNP thing won't be an issue - I'm not sure how that works but like you say is worth checking out before we get PR...
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2009, 8:54 am
Replies: 29
Views: 9,733
Posted By AyrLass

Re: Areas to live in Halifax / Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

I can't speak for Dartmouth, but we were told to avoid Brunswick St, Maitland St and Gottigen St in Halifax. These streets are in the North end of Halifax, which is now being redeveloped but has...
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2009, 7:26 am
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By AyrLass

Laid off and looking for advice

Myself and other half were laid off just over a week ago...we were both working for the same company :( Despite the financial uncertainty we're trying to see the opportunity to come out of all this. ...
Forum: Canada
Feb 17th 2009, 6:36 am
Replies: 29
Views: 9,733
Posted By AyrLass

Re: Areas to live in Halifax / Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Not sure if you have a realtor, even if you do, it might be worth checking out this blog:

http://www.halifaxrealestateblog.com/

It gives you a good idea of the market here. I'm around the same...
Forum: Canada
Jan 24th 2009, 3:08 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,424
Posted By AyrLass

Re: If you have a boring week-end

Thanks for the link, there's a huge selection on there, it looks fascinating.
Forum: Canniversary
Jan 24th 2009, 2:56 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,275
Posted By AyrLass

Re: One year ago today...

Happy Canniversary!

Really good post to read, your advice is excellent. I definately agree with the visitor aspect.

I don't think you can underestimate the value of networking either. I found...
Forum: Canada
Jan 18th 2009, 12:22 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,585
Posted By AyrLass

Re: Advice on Nova Scotia please guys

Wow, small world Greenhill!!
Forum: Canniversary
Jan 18th 2009, 12:19 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,873
Posted By AyrLass

Re: 1st Canniversary in Nova Scotia

Thank-you for all your messages :D
Forum: Canada
Jan 18th 2009, 7:34 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,585
Posted By AyrLass

Re: Advice on Nova Scotia please guys

I came across this article about Dominik Diamond (who some people may or may not know from Scottish radio / TV / newspapers) who recently moved to Nova Scotia. I think it's a really well written...
Forum: Canniversary
Jan 17th 2009, 4:54 am
Replies: 36
Views: 4,563
Posted By AyrLass

Re: This night one year ago......

Congratulations Alvic.

I hear you on the Webcams, it makes keeping in touch so much easier and keeps the homesickness at bay when you can see a familiar face.

Glad to hear it is working out...
Forum: Canniversary
Jan 17th 2009, 4:34 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,873
Posted By AyrLass

1st Canniversary in Nova Scotia

A year ago today I woke up for the first day of my new life in Canada. With one suitcase each, my boyfriend and I travelled to Canada on a Bunac 1 year work visa, with work pre-arranged in Halifax,...
Forum: Canniversary
Jan 15th 2009, 12:54 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,687
Posted By AyrLass

Re: 1st Nova Scotia Canniversary!!!!

Happy Canniversary, great post :)
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