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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by kazchick(f): 5:31am On May 27, 2018 |
Hello Everyone, Pls I need honest advice. I have been planning to land at the GT due to Job opportunities in about a month. Done my research and all that However, my baby has a medical condition which would not be covered under the travel insurance in the GTA if there are any emergencies while waiting for the 3 months to apply for health card, hence I am tending to think of landing at Edmonton. Edmonton is also considered due to the cost of living as compared to the GTA. Pls what can I do? Do I land in GTA? Putting food on the table is also important to me but the health of my child is also key as I do not want to take chances. Any additional reasons to make me stay Edmonton look more attractive is appreciated too. Also, any pointers on safe areas to stay, how to settle in Edmonton with post arrival agencies can also be appreciated so I can read up on it just in case I am settling there. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by iPopAlomo(m): 6:15am On May 27, 2018 |
maternal: Sorry... have you attempted cutting hair before...? 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 7:02am On May 27, 2018 |
iPopAlomo:Haba cutting hair is not that hard now. There are lots of wives that now cut their husbands hair since arriving in Canada. A clipper and trimmer (detailer) from walmart would easily get the job done. 15 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Beeea: 7:16am On May 27, 2018 |
kazchick: There are different agencies that help newcomers in Edmonton. Please visit http://www.bredin.ca for more information. They help with settling down, childcare information, licensure exams etc. http://www.bredin.ca/edmonton-programs-and-services For where to live, based on personal experience, you may want to look at apartments close to the Clareview LRT station. There are lots of shopping around and it is great for commuting whether you have a car or not. After settling down, you may then look at other areas of the city to live based on your needs or preferences. The emergency health centre is just across the road from this location. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-2-bedroom-apartments-condos/edmonton/2-bedroom-apartment-clareview-station-drive/1355886932?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true The above link is an example. I just grabbed the link from kijiji and have no affiliation with the owner. Please do your own due diligence. If you have any other specific question, you may ask and other Edmontonians will be able to help @Fusion23 @Mummyjaygirls @etc 32 Likes 20 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 8:42am On May 27, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by iPopAlomo(m): 9:15am On May 27, 2018 |
salford1: Punk or low cut... applying fades and friction... baba... make we did the matter... |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 9:33am On May 27, 2018 |
iPopAlomo:Using myself as an example. My spouse cuts my hair low cut with nice friction using the trimmer since the oyinbo ones are always scared of applying friction. I am past the age of punk, but my kids still get styled punk with step layers (fade) by their mum. We live in an area where a black hair barber is almost 40min drive away. While she was not perfect at it initially, it took less than a year for her to get it right. While barbing is a trade in some provinces in Canada, it is voluntary in some other meaning you don't even need a certificate or apprenticeship to qualify as a barber. There is nothing technical about barbing. One can make good money out of it though as I wait atleast an hour if I walk into a black hair salon without an appointment.. 21 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MysteryBud: 9:57am On May 27, 2018 |
Hi Adeballer, please I need to get in touch with you. It’s very urgent. (This is not about FRSC letter). |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 10:04am On May 27, 2018 |
XX01:One can't tell. It might not be that long. I am no immigration expert, but people get PR through different means. An indian friend of mine got his provincial PR two years ago via Dairy Queen. The only difference with the Jamaican barber was that the indian guy was already in the country on a work permit (post study visa), and he had to serve DQ in a small city for 2 years prior to the sponsorship. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by rainazoe: 12:59pm On May 27, 2018 |
I was asked if I had my PoF and I told the Officer that I had the document I used to apply as PR and he said ok. That was it. cutezain: 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nogen: 1:25pm On May 27, 2018 |
I barb my son's hair and I plait my daughters' hair too. Nice hair cut and beautiful braids for that matter. Never done those until I came to Canada. In Lagos, I would take them to Downtown salon but here, no way, spending dollars on hair cut and braids? No way, I became an expert overnight. 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blessedluvdfavd: 8:57pm On May 27, 2018 |
There are barbers... .... And there are barberrrrrrrs Just saying 2 Likes
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by iPopAlomo(m): 9:43pm On May 27, 2018 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Jumdah20: 9:54pm On May 27, 2018 |
Lolsss, but how many people carry such hair cuts on the regular? [Qquote author=Blessedluvdfavd post=67938315]There are barbers... .... And there are barberrrrrrrs Just saying [/quote] 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by freeradical(m): 11:04pm On May 27, 2018 |
salford1:True. My first haircut here was done by my wife who had never handled clipper before. Every other one after that has been me and I have no prior experience on cutting hair . Tho if I was a professional barber I'd take serious offense with @maternal for that phrase |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 12:04am On May 28, 2018 |
freeradical: True talk. Barbers and hairstylist are professionals in their own rights too. God bless their hustle. The ones I know set up shops where there lots of immigrants. Imagine cutting an average of 20 hair per day at $20 to $25. Using a 24 days month, that is over $10k gross. 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by freeradical(m): 12:16am On May 28, 2018 |
salford1:Na to go find shop oo |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 12:20am On May 28, 2018 |
iPopAlomo: That's irrelevant. What is style or what looks good is subjective. It's like professional stylists. Who's to say their style is better pass others ? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 1:30am On May 28, 2018 |
Let me just drop this here. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/eligibility/skilled-trades.html#noc Barbers can apply for PR under skilled trades. 1 Like
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by shadetwins: 9:47am On May 28, 2018 |
vcole: Thank you soo much and God bless. 2 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by overcomer296: 9:52am On May 28, 2018 |
Hello all, pls how easy is it to become a teacher in Canada. Has anybody qualified for this here? I have 11 years banking experience. Bsc English language, masters in media arts. But i want to switch career. My colleague here in naija said Canadian govt can never allow an immigrant become a teacher to their children. I doubt this. If it's possible, what are the processes? How long will it take and what can it cost. Thanks a lot for your anticipated comments 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by DereI(f): 12:03pm On May 28, 2018 |
Hello goodmorning y'all What are the disadvantages landing in canada (toronto) in november? Will it be difficult finding accommodation,jobs and settling generally? Please i need your experienced inputs...thanks |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 1:19pm On May 28, 2018 |
overcomer296: Completely untrue. Yes you can work as a teacher in Canada. As a matter of fact, if you were bilingual ( English and French), I was strongly going to suggest you to come to Ontario. There is a shortage of bilingual teachers in the province. With any degree from any where in the world, you will have to go for a cerificate before they give you the job. London, Ontario, is a mostly white city. But there is an increasing numbers of African teachers in the city. If you can't speak French, you can still get a teaching job. I know of a court case involving a Nigerian who graduated in Nigeria and was a teacher in Toronto. The dude was fired because he was trying to get romantically involved with a 16 years old student which goes against the ethics. After he got fired, he sued the school board in the Ontario Human Right Tribunal on the ground of discrimination and racism. He believed if he were white they weren't going to fire him but instead would have given him a warning. Smh ... He lost the case. As any court case, this case has since become a public record which includes the messages he exchanged with the girl. So, be very careful with the things you do in the dark given that one day they may be broadcasted to the entire world. 11 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 2:21pm On May 28, 2018 |
TheCongo2: lol the guy urgently needs to reduce his dosage of vodka. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 2:45pm On May 28, 2018 |
einsteino: More damaging was the fact that he was accused for sexual harassment by a female teacher couple years earlier ... |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by DereI(f): 3:51pm On May 28, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ambidextrause: 4:47pm On May 28, 2018 |
Aiye le, ibosi ooo ... TheCongo2: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ejadike(m): 4:48pm On May 28, 2018 |
TheCongo2:Evening Chief... Please, what kinda job can an immigrant readily get in London? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 5:00pm On May 28, 2018 |
TheCongo2: it is a habbit then. What annoys me is that his likes denigrates the fight for racial equality and make it seem as though it is just a cover used by blacks when they can't get things by merit or are punished for bad behavior. 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 5:06pm On May 28, 2018 |
Ejadike:I like this new title... Chief Congo 10 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Mizwisdom(f): 5:56pm On May 28, 2018 |
TheCongo2: My guy, permit me to ask which kind of work are you doing that affords you so much time to comment so often? Another question is must someone be bilingual to teach in Canada especially when one has no interest whatsoever in speaking or learning French? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Muchaio(m): 6:32pm On May 28, 2018 |
On the issue of barbers ehn, na so I enter barbershop, cut hair o. Tell them make dem shave and trim my biabia sef. I finish, bill was $28. Apparently biabia money different from haircut money. As i reach house na him i tell my wife, nne, you must learn barbing by force o. The haircut sef no fine reach my N500 haircut for Yaba. 8 Likes |
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