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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by boldinc(m): 5:06pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
Thanks for the updates salford1... Always useful! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by 40manlappy: 5:07pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
salford1: Thanks bro for sharing this. Imagine how much one would save if most maintenance work can be done on DIY basis. What other skills do you think would come in handy, especially for new PRs? 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Babachi: 5:09pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
TheCongo2:How easy is it to get a studio apartment in Ontario with a monthly rent payment |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 5:10pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
By october...we might experience the first snow of the winter season and its always a good idea to invest in winter tires. I just got some off kijiji for $200 (tires on rim). They still have about 90% life left on them. These sets of 4 without the rims would easily cost close to $500 when purchased at fountain tires and the likes. Also...some household items can be purchased for less at dollarstores instead of walmart or superstores...e.g a tin cutter could be sold at the dollar store for $2 and similar item could be sold at superstores for close to $10. if i remember other cost savings tips..i would update. 40manlappy:Yes o. I would say just common hands-on skills..e.g i visited my friend at his home last month and found him replacing two doors in his house...He bought the door from home depot..got some tools and went on youtube to view installation videos. He actually did a good job. i also replaced my microwave fuse some days ago myself.. I called a technician to help fix the microwave which is installed in a kitchen cabinet...Even though the fuse itself cost just $6. He billed labour at close $150 becuase the microwave was i stalled on a riggid frame above the cooker...He said he would need to unscrew some tight reaching bolts too. I have never done something like that before..but oh well...we learn everyday. I also replace all the light bulb in my cars myself..i havent done this before too, but when the dealer gave me a quote of $70 to replace a bulb that only cost $10...i had to put on my thinking caps. Buying a snake to unclogg blocked toilet and sinks could save alot of money instead of calling a plumber. These guys could sometimes charge up to $400 to unclogg a toilet. I also recharged my car AC myself. Thanks to youtube... 40 Likes 13 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 5:32pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
Passport pictures: Before going to walmart or oyinbo photo studios..get on kijiji first. Passport pictures are pricey. I think it cost around $30 for 2 copies at Wal-Mart...but on kijiji, you might get an asian photo shop that would give you 4 copies for $6... 20 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 5:42pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
A water hydrant. Sometimes...fire service guy would go on a ticketing mission. last time i was at my mechs place...one of his apprentice briefly parked a car too close to this particular hydrant in the pic and got a $400 ticket. You can see how the cars are parked some distance away. 13 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 5:48pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
For muslims....the mcknight mosque in the background . 10 Likes
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 5:52pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
The famous calgary playground zone signboard. Often times...you would find a ghost police vehicle parked somewhere along the a road where the sign begins and end. His traffic radar and camera busy taking pictures of vehicles going over 30km while he reads the newspaper or busy drinking a coffee.. 12 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 5:57pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
Babachi: Where in Ontario are you intending to stay? Getting a studio or appartment for rent can be much easier in some places than in other places. Adding to that, some landlords may be more lenient than others. The strict landlords may go as far as requesting a credit check, criminal check. They may also want to contact your previous landlord for reference and so on. But don't worry. If you truly want to find a studio or appartment in Ontario, you will get one in no time. This is Canada, the land of hope. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 6:06pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
Who would have imagined... ![]() 6 Likes
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MummyJaygirls: 6:11pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 6:29pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
Blackbuddy: Thanks alot man. Saw what my budget should be like. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ekpekus(m): 6:59pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
salford1:That Asian store @McKnight is cool.. A lot of variety. There is also an Asian shop in NE where assorted seafood are sold.. different types of fish 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by SURGEE(m): 7:40pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
TheCongo2: Mr thecongo2 should pls be tagged the Mayor of London, Ontario. He's so in love with the city and I love that Sir. Could you possibly give me some general nuggets about living in Waterloo, Just anything you've heard or know about the city. I'm heading to uWaterloo this fall by Gods grace (TRV Hopeful) and will like to just learn something about the city. ( Kitchener-Waterloo) Thanks. 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 8:09pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
SURGEE: Hello Surgee, London may not be the best place but I would prefer it by far than living in Toronto and much less in Montreal. As the say goes to each his own ![]() I don't know much about Waterloo though it isn't very far from London. I always pass by on my way to Toronto. It is often considered twin cities with Kitchener and often be refered to as Kitchener-Waterloo. I work with a good number of people who commute daily from Kitchener-Waterloo to London. I have head a lot about the University of Waterloo and it has a good reputation. When you get to Waterloo, please update the thread. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 9:20pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
impish:yes o. Its actually fun, and you always feel that sense of achievement when you get things fixed and save lots of money. Infact DIY is encouraged. My friends door came with installation manuals and with a little support from Youtube..he saved himself lots of money. Your husband would get lots of tools from home depot. MummyJaygirls: ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Babachi: 9:25pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
MummyJaygirls:Yea got it too after more than 4wks wait. I think it depends on when they are ready at Accra not whether you used dhl. They even prefer you use vfs. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MummyJaygirls: 9:59pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
Babachi: Maybe they were over worked that period cos someone recently got his copr in a week. Anyways, thank God it's back now, the duration doesn't matter anymore. How won't they prefer vfs when they are both slow, lol 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by 40manlappy: 10:53pm On Jul 27, 2017 |
@salford1, @maternal @TheCongo2 What do you know about living in Ottawa? I would like to hear from you apart from what I have read online. Thanks 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Oluwapelumi87: 12:47am On Jul 28, 2017 |
Hello, Sorry if this is not the correct forum to post this. I moved to Toronto in May 2017 and have been finding it challenging finding any sort of work. It is now a life and death situation and need to find work ASAP. I am in desperate need of assistance and would appreciate any help that anyone can find it in the hearts to offer. Thank you in advance for your help and support. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 1:06am On Jul 28, 2017 |
40manlappy: What exactly do you want to know. I know the city inside and out. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 1:07am On Jul 28, 2017 |
Oluwapelumi87: Are you asking for money online? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Oluwapelumi87: 1:15am On Jul 28, 2017 |
@maternal I am NOT asking for money online. I am asking for advice or connections of how I can land a job. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Oluwapelumi87: 1:15am On Jul 28, 2017 |
maternal: I am NOT asking for money online. I am asking for advice or connections of how I can land a job. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mamatwiny(f): 1:53am On Jul 28, 2017 |
maternal: Please list high paying trades in oil field? my hubby is a Qaqc inspector( elect and instrumentation) in a korean coy that constructs oil facilities. He has also done safety officer work and has nebosh and qms lead auditor. Are those jobs regulated in Canada? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 2:00am On Jul 28, 2017 |
Oluwapelumi87: Toronto is fools gold. You fell for it, like ive been telling others here to avoid that place. I know the struggle. You're competing with millions of people for a few job positions , high taxes, high rent, high housing prices, etc. My advice? Pack your stuff and head to Alberta. Job or no job. Figure things out when you get here. But if you tell me more about your background such as education, I can help you more. 20 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Oluwapelumi87: 2:09am On Jul 28, 2017 |
maternal: Hello, thank you for responding. I have tried to send you a direct message to give you more details. Please let me know if you have received it. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 2:12am On Jul 28, 2017 |
Oluwapelumi87: I've received it and ignored it. Ask me what you want to ask me here. We're all here to share info and learn. 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 2:15am On Jul 28, 2017 |
mamatwiny: Electrician, pipefitter,etc. Perhaps someone here in the trade can answer the last question. But yes almost everything is regulated here. I'm sure your husband can obtain Canadian qualification or equivallent. Then add the abroad experience on his resume. Networking is the key. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Oluwapelumi87: 2:22am On Jul 28, 2017 |
maternal: Thank you! 4 Likes |
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