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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ambidextrause: 6:10pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
Hello All, Any idea on how one can reduce one's monthly car insurance payment? I've been paying ~255CAD monthly and I was just wondering if I could negotiate for a review any time soon. PS: It's a brand new car and I'm on Class 5. cc: @Blackbuddy |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ambidextrause: 6:10pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Favoured2505: 6:20pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
Please can you describe the shop? Is the seller popular? Can you also drop the number of the other person. Thanks. olajide21: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 7:28pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
Ambidextrause: Hi, after shopping around to find the best deal which I'd like to assume you've done, the next thing would be to ensure you keep a clean driving record. If you make no claims (and no claims are made against you as well) then your premiums ought to drop for the next insurance year. You can also consider combining insurance plans. When I first came in, I was offered combined auto-apartment/home contents insurance package and when I compared it to having only auto insurance, the combined package was a better deal. Ask your current insurer if they have a driving monitoring program. An example is Ajusto Program offered by The Personal Insurance in Ontario which is a usage-based insurance program that you can access directly from your smartphone to help you monitor your driving habits and save up to 25% on your auto insurance premium. There's a little gadget that they affix in your vehicle which tracks how you drive, wether you accelerate and decelerate properly, apply brakes properly and maintain safe driving speeds, wether you drive less during high peak period and at night etc. Once they see you are a low risk driver, they will reduce your premium/offer you a discount on your auto insurance premium in as little as 100 days—just by driving carefully! This is what I and my wife, some of my friends here used on our cars to bring down our premium. For my friend who has been using them for 4 years now, it's been driving down his combined insurance costs every year and keeps you motivated to be a good driver. Hope these help you out, hopefully others in Alberta can chime is as well. 56 Likes 37 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ambidextrause: 7:36pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
Thank you for the detailed feedback. I'll put the advice to use. Blackbuddy: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by olajide21: 7:50pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
Favoured2505: Hope this makes some sense. The shop is tucked in the middle of roll of shops. On the other hand, once you get to wuse market, ask for the guy that sells winter wears. You may also try this number: 08035041688 - Azubuike (got it from this thread) Also. Usman - 08130987851 As for him, you would need to speak Hausa. 37 Likes 6 Shares
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by cuteguy201: 7:54pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
Bossman, Twale! Did you happen to study Architecture? Nice lettering Sir... ![]() olajide21: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tojued: 8:39pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
olajide21: Thanks for this, very detailed. I felt like making the map more detailed to include all my favorite nooks ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Merovingian: 8:41pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
Blackbuddy:Gracias 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by toskeO: 9:01pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
ITABABE: Wow this is really sad, actually went to re-read the email and realized it's an online session. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by tempest01(m): 9:05pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
[quote author=firpemi post=73173440][/quote] Australia was temporary visa....This is permanent. I'm still thinking of going back to Australia to still use my visa for work though, before I permanently relocate. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ifeoma77(f): 10:13pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
olajide21:Okay I didn't want to comment on this thread yet but you've forced my hand ![]() ![]() ![]() Map on point, Twale!! 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Walebayo: 10:17pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
hello landed colleagues... do tecno phones work in canada? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Eddy4400: 10:48pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
Of cos it will work, used my infinix phone in the UK. Walebayo: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Eddy4400: 10:53pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
Pls for those with a PR card already, are you allowed entry into the US without visa for a short period? Wondering if to renew my US visa in Nigeria (interview required) or wait till i reach Canada. Heard the rejection rate is very high now. Pls advise. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by nnysmuse: 10:54pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ceemac: 11:01pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
Walebayo: Depending on your luck, It will work as regards turning on and playing music ![]() ![]() As for if it will work based on what phone is supposed to do as regards phone and not mp player, for the most part it should work the CASE 2 listed below. It is all dependent on the model(which may be difficult to tell), luck and maybe your service provider CASE 1: It may in its entirety never be able to identify network CASE 2: t may be able to identify only Edge and never 3G/LTE CASE 3: Depending on the oil on your head, It may just be able to identify all of the required i.e. EDGE, 3G and LTE which is most times not the case While I may need to remind you and every one else that you may do well to sow the seed of the charging block into family and friends' life in Nigeria and come only with the USB cord if you are so much emotionally attached to your charger like we do to 'follow come'. The charging block will not match the receptacle type used in Canada 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 11:18pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
Eddy4400: You require a visa to enter the US if you are a Nigerian citizen. If you renew in Nigeria, you you get a 2-yr visa. If you do it here after you arrive, you get a 10-yr visa which means you don't ever likely have to renew again as you would have become a citizen within that period so that might be a better option for you. Having said that though, you still need to convince the consular officers here to issue you a visa, as it is not automatic for Canadian PRs to get US visas. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by jydexaus: 11:21pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
You cannot enter the US even on transit without a valid US visa despite you being a canadian PR. You may take the chance of coming to attend the interview in canada for your renewal. If you do your renewal in canada you are sure to get 10 years. good luck. Eddy4400: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ifywhyteman: 12:08am On Nov 22, 2018 |
Jalzy29: Had same concern before I came. What I did is, I went to my bank (Zenith) was told to write a kinda letter to activate my usage of my card in foreign country. I did that. And ever since I came I have withdrawn a couple of times with my naira debit mastercard. So, so long as it is a MasterCard it can be used here, either to pay for goods or services with POS or withdraw from an ATM machine. It will just do the conversion for you and give you the Canadian dollar equivalence. But find out from other Banks of yours is not Zenith bank. But they charge like $3 each time I withdraw with the ATM. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 12:08am On Nov 22, 2018 |
Lotusboi: You can find shared accommodation off campus for 500-600 hundred per month (own room, kitchen shared). Or you can get a 1 bedroom for yourself for 1k plus per month. Transport you could get a student discount for maybe $80 per month I think. Those who use the bus in the Ottawa area can answer that. As for food, you should have access to the food bank which would reduce your food costs. Hope this helps. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 12:16am On Nov 22, 2018 |
Eddy4400: You're part of the 1st world now. Wait till you reach Canada. The high rejection rate doesn't apply to Canadian citizens or PR. 15 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by eclectic139(f): 12:16am On Nov 22, 2018 |
Jalzy29: Have tried getting PTA? Access Bank gave PTA for PR in June. You have to be about 2 weeks from your travel date or so. If its not too late that could also help. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ifywhyteman: 12:20am On Nov 22, 2018 |
Walebayo: My wife's Techno phone didn't work with the Koodo mobile. But my phone from Nigeria did, a Gionee phone. So there is a possibility that it may not work it the Koodo mobile. Except you may want to try and see or opt for other networks. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Boss13: 12:27am On Nov 22, 2018 |
Eddy4400: You won’t be rejected because you are a potential Canadian PR holder. However, they will give you only 2 years. On the other hand, if you land, you get 10 years US Visa. Same with UK visa. If you apply from Nigeria, they will give you only 6 months. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by eclectic139(f): 12:33am On Nov 22, 2018 |
Boss13: Is this irrespective of the duration you specifically applied for? Did this start recently? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 1:52am On Nov 22, 2018 |
Ambidextrause: I am guessing you're in Alberta? What you can do is keep a clean driving record as you go forward and also get your home premium on the same plan for a discount. Alternatively (this one is funny), you can move to Saskatchewan. Auto insurance is subsidized by the Govt. of Saskatchewan and is pretty cheap compared to other provinces. Same car you have right now might get you a monthly insurance of between $100 - $140 in SK. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Jesuba: 3:18am On Nov 22, 2018 |
Thank you for your response. The catholic secondary school closest to us do not offer the courses that my son prefers. Some secondary schools seem to focus on specialised areas, and I think it us possible to choose another school if the school board permits. Bsbabe: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 4:26am On Nov 22, 2018 |
Hi all, I got a call from someone that agents in Nigeria said Canada has opened its doors to Nigerians regardless of your qualifications and he wants to find out from me before paying the agent. Has anyone heard such recently? He said i should enquire and get back to him and i don't even know who to enquire from so that i dont sound stupid. Your responses will be appreciated. Ok bye. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Estac: 5:18am On Nov 22, 2018 |
Did access bank give more than 4000 USD as PTA? eclectic139: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by eclectic139(f): 6:11am On Nov 22, 2018 |
Estac:I think 4/5k can't remember what the limit was. But I know they gave me the limit allowed each person. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by olajide21: 7:09am On Nov 22, 2018 |
czaratwork: Mbanu!!!.... So we ain't need visas to enter CA anymore? I am going to becareful with this if i were you or the questioner. Agents would do anything to let your cash slip off you! 4 Likes |
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