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Forum: Canada
Jan 14th 2010, 2:32 pm
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

Your point is good.

I was not around in the 50's or 60's to see the gap so I will not comment further on that.

I do think that over the next 5 to 10 years the Canadian Economy is better placed...
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2010, 2:12 pm
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

Yes- also for cross country ski-ing (amazing calorie burner) you do not need big slopes just a good track and lots of powder.
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2010, 1:59 pm
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

Where are you based in Ontario in relation to Toronto and where are you headed to ski?

Something I am keen to get involved in when I get over is spending several long weekends up Blue Mountain.
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2010, 1:42 pm
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

If nightlife is not important- then I would go to Vancouver. I think you are both in very employable fields where ever you go.

I like my nightlife and know some people in Toronto hense my...
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2010, 1:14 pm
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

If you like snow sports and waking up to beautiful mountains Vancouver is a great place. The nightlife is a little limited. Based on my 4 weeks there. I would compare the nightlife of Vancouver with...
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2010, 10:49 am
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

I would recommend Ontario- near Guelph or Waterloo. Good job opportunities-Good amenities and very well priced housing. The only downside is they have a "Big Freeze" for around 3 months of the year...
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2010, 9:59 am
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

Southweat London is a nice part of the world to be in. It is quite safe with excellent ammenities.

Rediculously expensive property and quite congested but I really enjoyed living in Clapham for...
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2010, 9:55 am
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

I can think of hundreds of safer places- Manchester is a terrible place to live. Just venture up the road to Salford or go for a run in Platt Fields after 9pm.

In 3 years in Manchester I was...
Forum: Canada
Jan 13th 2010, 9:49 am
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

Yes it's easy to attach a cost to food, housing etc and say that the standard of living isn't much different. But unless you are a victim of crime you cannot measure it's cost. Canada with out...
Forum: Canada
Jan 11th 2010, 9:17 pm
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

"Canada is unusual among developed countries in the importance of the primary sector, with the logging and oil industries being two of Canada's most important. Canada also has a sizable manufacturing...
Forum: Canada
Jan 11th 2010, 6:06 pm
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

Toronto

Mainly because I've heard the job market outside of Finance is still pretty good. And I lived there for a year on BUNAC so I know and like the city.
Forum: Canada
Jan 11th 2010, 5:01 pm
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

Yes. I am in total agreement Iain.

Further to this having been in the UK and in London the last 18 months I have seen how brutal the recession is. The reality is the UK will not see real growth...
Forum: Canada
Jan 11th 2010, 9:29 am
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

It's a fair point.

I am making the big move to Canada on Friday.

Whilst I do not think there were many benefits a couple of years ago of moving apart from more property for your buck- I do now...
Forum: Canada
Dec 25th 2009, 9:43 am
Replies: 506
Views: 53,127
Posted By JamesM

Re: Moving back to UK

Cheap alcahol in UK supermarkets will start to dry up soon. The UK Government, currently running at huge deficits, has been targeting "binge" drinking and alcohol for a while. It is only a matter of...
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