Relocating to Canada?
February 1, 2009 – 3:35 pm | Comments Off on Relocating to Canada?
Thinking about moving to Canada?
Just arrived and trying to figure out how to get settled?

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This website -- Living Abroad in Canada -- has all the information you need about living, working, going to school, or retiring in Canada.

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British expats meet up in Burlington
June 23, 2009 – 8:56 am | Comments Off on British expats meet up in Burlington
British expats meet up in Burlington

Calling all British expats in the Burlington-Hamilton area!

The Burlington British Expats Meetup Group is hosting a get-together this weekend.

Head to the Beaver and Bulldog Pub Saturday afternoon, June 27, at 2pm for drinks …

Welcome to Vancouver — Let’s roast a pig
June 20, 2009 – 2:00 pm | 3 Comments
Welcome to Vancouver — Let’s roast a pig

Getting settled in a new country invariably involves some unexpected twists and turns.

During our first winter in Canada, one of these “getting settled” mishaps involved a suckling pig, an outdoor rotisserie, …

Perry Mason was Canadian
June 19, 2009 – 8:01 am | Comments Off on Perry Mason was Canadian
Perry Mason was Canadian

Those of you who are old enough to remember the Perry Mason Show may know it as an iconic American detective program. This long-running TV series, starring Raymond Burr as the eponymous Los Angeles lawyer, …

How much should you budget for rent?
June 17, 2009 – 8:27 am | Comments Off on How much should you budget for rent?
How much should you budget for rent?

If you’re relocating to Canada and trying to work out your housing budget, you’ll want to know the cost of an average apartment rental.

According to the latest data from the Canada Mortgage and …

Giving your new city the run around
June 15, 2009 – 8:05 am | Comments Off on Giving your new city the run around
Giving your new city the run around

If you’re a runner, what better way to get acquainted with your new city than by going for a run, particularly with like-minded locals?

The Running Room, a chain of running gear stores, publishes …