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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Omaebsy: 11:52am On Dec 07, 2019 |
good morning house, glad to join this wonderful family. I will be moving to Calgary with my family of 3 in February and i intend booking air bnb as i know no one in the city. I am confused as to the options to select from and i need guidance, i hope to get a permanent address in the NE or NW ,this is because these two quadrant are cheaper and easier to settle in. I believe getting an air bnb close to these two quadrant would make it easier for me to get my own apartment. Also, i am considering a place that would make it easier for me to settle faster IE, close to a lot of places including downtown etc. SW .i saw Condo 1bed room , top floor in SW area ,close to BMO,Ctrain fair price 2min walk to bus stop. few min to downtown 720cad. issue is it's not close to either NE or NW for me to have easy search for apartment. NW. Then this basement beautiful ,2bed a min walk to bus stop in the NE around sandstone Dr. It has it's own mini smart burner to help with heating ,walking distance to liquor store etc .more expensive ta 815CAD ,though negotiating eith the host to reduce to about 700-750cad NE . lastly, one in NE basement ,nice not too fancy but cheapest price @645cad ,2bed by Suite by SAIT & YYC Airport around renfrew. Bow River Pathway - 20 Minutes Walk C- Train Station - 20 Minute Walk Bus Stop - 1 Block.... Edmonton Trail - 15 Minute walk please guys , help me rationally look into this and advice. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NeneSisi: 1:22pm On Dec 07, 2019 |
Tantolu: Thank you so much. I did see the Bow Valley College while looking. I'll research more on the RA and PTA. Thank you. May I ask if you're a PT yourself? 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Boss13: 3:14pm On Dec 07, 2019 |
Newbeecey: I think you need to come down from your high old horse and humble yourself. Don't paint a different picture. Subsidy and welfare programs exist for low income bracket individuals. It is mandatory to pay taxes regardless of your income status. Child welfare and day care subsidies are not for high middle class income earners or the super rich. Also, It's not about taking advantage of government welfare system, but your income bracket classification. Like I said previously, if you can afford it you won't be thinking of welfare, subsidies or benefits. I understand on social media platforms, especially those utilized by Nigerians, everyone is rich. However, please note these programs are handouts and not programs people arrogantly take advantage of and loosely talk about in public spaces. 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by salford1: 3:17pm On Dec 07, 2019 |
Omaebsy:$645 for a 2bed basement? I guess Calgary/Alberta's economy is still taking a beating from the downturn. Before the oil wahala, renters will be begging landlords to accept $850 for a basement in some undesirable parts in the NE. As per the bolded. Calgary is quite big/complex and it's not as easy as you make it sound. E.g Taracove in the NE will be farther to downtown or locations closer to malls and a lot of places than Westbrook in the SW. Same goes for a place like Forest Lawn in the SE vs maybe Sage Hill in the NW. In my opinion, just try to stay away from the fringes of the city if you desire to be closer to where all the malls and "other places'' are located. You will understand when you land. In addition, some areas are not cheap in NE. Same for NW. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Oyeleye2011(m): 3:36pm On Dec 07, 2019 |
In addition, I will encourage you to take PTA/OTA program which is more Rehab career path rather than taking HCA program which is more Nursing career path. PTA/OTA will give you a depth knowledge about Rehab in Canada and also help you to pass your College of physiotherapy board exams in future because as you are working, you will be developing your skills. PTA/OTA do the same thing as PT/OT except for assessment and few therapy treatments such as manual therapy etc. The job is guaranteed for PTA/OTA and HCA in all levels of care such as LTC, Acute and Community care. RTA is also good but you might not get the skills you needed for your transition into Physiotherapist in future because it is activities based career such as games and so on. Lastly, PTA/OTA program is two years Diploma program in most colleges in Canada while HCA is 6-8 months Certificates program and RTA can be either certificate program or diploma program. I don’t know all the colleges in your province Alberta because am in BC. But I know one college in BC that does all the 3 disciplines PTA/OTA/RTA in one 2 years Diploma program. There are many colleges across Canada that offering HCA program but few colleges offer PTA/OTA and RTA program in Canada. I hope I am able to give you more insight into Rehabilitation career in Canada. Sorry, I wish I have more info about Alberta but I don’t because am in BC. I wish you good luck in choosing your career in Canada. Best of luck. NeneSisi: 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by CanadianWasp: 4:14pm On Dec 07, 2019 |
It's funny but Christmas literally is my most favorite time of the year! I LOVE watching the snow fall, I love that it starts getting dark from 4pm, then the Christmas lights and decorations pop! I love playing my Christmas songs (so much the kid now runs under the table in protest when I start, lol). I have lots of Christmas activities lined up, including Naija 'kparakpor' this year (I'm not one to take pictures, but I'll try, lol). And the Naija parties, you don't even need to know who is throwing the party, just know the venue, lol. Truthfully, Canadians can have really boring activities, but we are Nigerians, we bring our own fun ![]() einsteino: 35 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by salford1: 4:24pm On Dec 07, 2019 |
CanadianWasp:Christmas is more fun for those of us here with family I guess. It may be lonely for a lot of folks without spouses or kids. When I was a student in Europe, I remember how tough and boring it was for other naija mates that do not have siblings or families in the country. They just drink beer and lots of it on Christmas day ![]() I would have invited Einstein over if he wasn't 3 days drive away. ![]() There are usually a few parties (house Christmas parties) or parapo Christmas parties(in sound proof venues) around this period, especially if one lives in a big city. But then again, not everyone fancies parapos either from church, tribe or general naija associations. 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NeneSisi: 10:06pm On Dec 07, 2019 |
Oyeleye2011: Thank you soo much. This is really insightful. I have noted these suggestions now and will do more research. The RTA sounds more like what I've been doing recently here at our workplace. It's still a major interest of mine, but the first thing I guess is to have the PT license. So the PTA may be the way to go first. And to be honest, I really dread the PT exams. I dont know why. Maybe acknowledging it may help dispel it some. May I PM you to discuss this further? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Oyeleye2011(m): 11:17pm On Dec 07, 2019 |
Yes, you can. I will be honoured to provide you with professional advice in Rehabilitation. NeneSisi: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Humblega(m): 4:02am On Dec 08, 2019 |
Oyeleye2011: Sorry, are u a carrier PT in Canada? U seems knw much |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Tantolu: 4:34am On Dec 08, 2019 |
Palominopeaches: Norquest is good Edmonton based prospective student,you can only start when you are already in Canada,so check their website to know the next admission period. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Debzyworld: 4:42am On Dec 08, 2019 |
Calgary people throwing parties this Christmas period should please holla at me ohhh. Anyone, I'd be there...It's really boring without friends and family here. And this is coming from an introvert. 12 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Torapcan(m): 7:53am On Dec 08, 2019 |
I think it will be nice if we can create our own Christmas party/fun here in Calgary this December....if we can get a handful of willing and fun-loving people, this will be a nice thing to consider....all work and no xmasparty# Debzyworld: 14 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Debzyworld: 8:13am On Dec 08, 2019 |
Torapcan: Sounds like a good idea Parte after parte loading... 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by mbhs139(m): 8:26am On Dec 08, 2019 |
Ẹ be like say Calgary people wan take over this land ó ![]() Let me quickly put a Caveat Emptor: This land is not for sale. Beware of my son Einsteintino ![]() ![]() What's happening to the GTA folks nah, where are you guys: Mississauga, Milton, Oakville, Brampton, Burlington etc. You guys should come our before Calgarians deal us blow like AJ to Ruiz ![]() ![]() 19 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Christian22aa(m): 8:53am On Dec 08, 2019 |
Newmum0615:. beautiful but its all beauty and fun there calm nice places to visit thank u |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Palominopeaches(f): 10:35am On Dec 08, 2019 |
Tantolu:Ok thanks for the tip |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Eddy4400: 2:27pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
This looks like somewhere I know in Ottawa, I could be wrong though. Newmum0615: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by esterella: 4:37pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Debzyworld: Have you joined any Whatsap group for Nigerians in Calgary? The one I belong to definitely have a party planned for this season. Send me a PM and I'll see if I can get the admins to add you to the group. But do that quickly if you're interested as vacant spaces fill up quite fast in the group. Cheers! 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Oyeleye2011(m): 5:19pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Hahaha ��No, am not a PT, I am PTA/OTA. Humblega: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by cardinal1: 6:29pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Good evening and happy sunday to everyone. I have been following this thread since my PPR and must say the amount of information here and the selflessness on exhibition here is amazing. Please I just got my Profile approved and am planning my landing for Jan ending. How do I move my Proof of Fund into Canada? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Humblega(m): 9:32pm On Dec 08, 2019 |
Oyeleye2011: Hoooo I see. Do you know much about PCE? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nozzle(m): 12:51am On Dec 09, 2019 |
esterella: Hi esterella I am interested in joining calgary whatsapp group. Just sent you a pm |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by esterella: 2:26am On Dec 09, 2019 |
Nozzle: I've responded! 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Awedible: 2:55am On Dec 09, 2019 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Oyeleye2011(m): 4:34am On Dec 09, 2019 |
Sorry, I don’t know much about PCE. Am not a physiotherapist from Nigeria. Rehabilitation is a new career for me in Canada. Humblega: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Teteufu: 10:31am On Dec 09, 2019 |
amdman: Please could you share your email, I'm interested in the financial services industry . Thank you |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jaydee90: 11:08am On Dec 09, 2019 |
Hello everyone, I would be landing in Winnipeg/Manitoba in January. Please, I would like to know if there is a group for Winnipeg as I need information about how to get accommodation and advice on settling down. Any advice from anyone here is also welcome. Thank you. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by congenial: 12:09pm On Dec 09, 2019 |
Oyeleye2011:Hi Oyeleye2011, please can I send you a message? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by smslive2: 7:37pm On Dec 09, 2019 |
I used Western Union (Direct deposit to my Scotiabank Account) for some and took cash. Transformium: 8 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by SlowlybtSurely: 1:59pm On Dec 10, 2019 |
Oyeleye2011: Good info. Thank you. |
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