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Living in gatineau versus montreal ? by mmalouka
Please tell me your experience living in Gatineau and Montreal . I am undecided where to settle first your help is appreciated
I'v lived many years in Montreal, but none in Gatineau, however I have visited Ottawa (right next to Gatineau, literally) many times. My vote is for Gatineau, for jobs, and for quality of living. ie-Daycare is much cheaper. Gatineau is ... Read More
2800 dollars plus accommodation - Feasible? by preethisuyambu
My hubby got job in toronto now we are in chennai India and having a 1 yr old baby girl. the company hiring him told he will work as a contract employee for 1st 3 months and if his performance is good they will make him permenent or they will give ...
Toronto is an expensive place to live. Possibly the most expensive city to rent in Canada - except for maybe Vancouver. Read More
Things to do in Winnipeg during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Winnipeg? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Winnipeg? Thank ...
Hi Christine, This is a very old post but maybe you still check back here from time to time so I will answer. There is a lot to do in Winnipeg, summer or winter: Summer: camping, fishing, shopping, canoing, sitting on a patio having a drink, folk ... Read More
Advice to soon-to-be expatriate in Canada by Dan Obama
My name is Daniel (Dan) and I am expecting to move to Winnipeg by March 2016 with a Permanent Residence Visa. I dream to have a place and a purpose in the society, to feel like a local.I like to observe and learn from the locals. Why Cananda, and ...
Hi Dan, Winnipeg IS cold in the winter, but you get used to it. The first winter might be hard, but the second winter, you will feel proud of yourself for being almost immune to the cold. Just learn to dress for it and it's fine. We just had a week ... Read More
Best City in Canada by HazelRN
What city in Canada would you recommend to live? I and my husband are both nurses and planning to move there. Please help me. What hospital and city is the best? I prefer cold weather, many establishments and of course less expensive place to live ...
I hope you would consider Winnipeg. If you like cold, lol, it's aka Winterpeg. Our winters may be cold, but our summers are HOT HOT HOT. There is a huge Phillipino population here and the cost of living is cheap when you compare it to other ... Read More
Life in canada by sarkhan404
pls tell me about canada whatever u want ur life experince
I was born here (Quebec)- lived in the UK and then the US for many years and am recently back in Canada. (Manitoba) Living away has really caused in me a great appreciation for Canada that I never had before. I used to think it was just a boring ... Read More
Making phone calls in Canada by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Canada, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Canada? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
It depends on where you will be moving to. In the East it's Bell, in the prairies, it's sask tel or MTS (Manitoba Telephone system) or Shaw. I'm not sure what is out west. Telus? Depending on where you move, it will likely be already set ... Read More