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Tag: planningAdvice to Returnees
things I’ve accomplished and cost of living
Well I’ve got a lot accomplished since the last update. Managed to find a three bedroom bungalow to rent without basement tenants – which is really great. The basement is partially finished and will do well for an office for me and a rec room... read on
Visa Provisional Approval
Today when I got home there was a letter waiting from the embassy. My wife’s visa has been provisionally approved. The next step is to send her passport to the embassy and wait. The letter states that it will take up to 30 days before we get it... read on
changes to plans
Up until this week I had a place to stay (free) and a ride for the first few days I would be in Toronto. That has now disappeared. I just booked a place to stay – a one bedroom basement suite for $34 a night. it’s not too far from Markham, where I’m... read on
Cell Phone Plans in Canada - confusing and expensive
I’ve been thinking about cell phones when I move back to Canada. I’m in need of a phone and a tablet. Ideally I’d like to get a galaxy tab, as I won’t buy Apple products, and a regular (non smart phone). Alternatively I’d get a smart phone and a... read on
Three Weeks
Three weeks from today I get in plane and leave my home of the last 14+ years, moving back to Canada. Actually moving to a city where I don’t know anyone and have only spent 12 hours in – last summer had one day to kill while waiting for my... read on
Newcomers’ Guide to Elementary School
This morning I was sending off emails to a couple of schools and the school board in Toronto trying to find information about enrolling my kids when I stumbled upon a buried link on one site that brought me to the Newcomers’ Guide to Elementary... read on
Looking for a good elementary school in Toronto
As things get closer to our move to Toronto I’m starting to think more and more about where to live. One of the things I’d like to do is live closer to a good quality elementary school. While I do realize that in general the quality of education... read on
Moving Company Booked
Yesterday we had a moving company come to our home and do an estimate for us. The guy first sat down and explained the procedure with some ready made literature which we got to keep. He told us that the estimate is +/- two cubic meters with a... read on
The End of Employment
At the end of this month my wife will no longer be employed. She submitted her resignation letter in mid march and has been training her replacement for the last couple of weeks.
Yesterday my university had the mid-term teachers meeting. At the... read on
Advice to Returnees
things I’ve accomplished and cost of living
Well I’ve got a lot accomplished since the last update. Managed to find a three bedroom bungalow to rent without basement tenants – which is really great. The basement is partially finished and will do well for an office for me and a rec room... read on
Visa Provisional Approval
Today when I got home there was a letter waiting from the embassy. My wife’s visa has been provisionally approved. The next step is to send her passport to the embassy and wait. The letter states that it will take up to 30 days before we get it... read on
changes to plans
Up until this week I had a place to stay (free) and a ride for the first few days I would be in Toronto. That has now disappeared. I just booked a place to stay – a one bedroom basement suite for $34 a night. it’s not too far from Markham, where I’m... read on
Cell Phone Plans in Canada - confusing and expensive
I’ve been thinking about cell phones when I move back to Canada. I’m in need of a phone and a tablet. Ideally I’d like to get a galaxy tab, as I won’t buy Apple products, and a regular (non smart phone). Alternatively I’d get a smart phone and a... read on
Three Weeks
Three weeks from today I get in plane and leave my home of the last 14+ years, moving back to Canada. Actually moving to a city where I don’t know anyone and have only spent 12 hours in – last summer had one day to kill while waiting for my... read on
Newcomers’ Guide to Elementary School
This morning I was sending off emails to a couple of schools and the school board in Toronto trying to find information about enrolling my kids when I stumbled upon a buried link on one site that brought me to the Newcomers’ Guide to Elementary... read on
Looking for a good elementary school in Toronto
As things get closer to our move to Toronto I’m starting to think more and more about where to live. One of the things I’d like to do is live closer to a good quality elementary school. While I do realize that in general the quality of education... read on
Moving Company Booked
Yesterday we had a moving company come to our home and do an estimate for us. The guy first sat down and explained the procedure with some ready made literature which we got to keep. He told us that the estimate is +/- two cubic meters with a... read on
The End of Employment
At the end of this month my wife will no longer be employed. She submitted her resignation letter in mid march and has been training her replacement for the last couple of weeks.
Yesterday my university had the mid-term teachers meeting. At the... read on
