Tag: Canada
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We visited Jasper National Park
We haven’t travelled much – other than where we’ve had to travel for work – since arriving in Canada more than a year ago. It’s understandable. We’ve had to move houses (three times), get settled into our new house and CF needed to get settled in her new job. After a year of extremely hard… Read more
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A year in Canada
It feels like we left SA for our new home only a few months ago. This Saturday, however, saw us mark a full year in our new home in Canada. Read more
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Food costs in northern Alberta
It’s one of the first questions I get when South Africans hear I live in Canada now, : “What does food cost? Is it more expensive than SA?”. And it’s quickly followed by “do they have decent meat?” Beef and venison The third question is the easiest of the three to answer. Alberta has great… Read more
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Pain-t – new house reno
During moving week, we rushed the inspection of our new home amidst busy schedules. We’re replacing problematic Polybutylene piping and re-caulking baseboards, delaying the painting process. Despite an overwhelming amount of prep work, including learning to repair drywall, we managed to buy a dining set and partially clean before starting painting three days behind schedule,… Read more
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It’s DI-Buy time – why I’m replacing my woodworking tools
During COVID, I began woodworking, motivated by the satisfaction of building tangible items and learning useful DIY skills. Read more
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We bought our first house – in rural Canada
A couple happily residing in rural Canada shares their journey of buying a house as new immigrants, detailing the financial hurdles and the steep learning curve faced in understanding the real estate market. Despite a tough housing crisis, stringent bank requirements, and a scarcity of rural listings, they navigated the complexity of mortgage approval and… Read more
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Cats on a plane – emigrating with cats
Moving two cats across continents is an expensive, complex, and emotionally challenging process, as experienced by pet owners who recently emigrated to Canada. Through the assistance of an agent, they completed essential steps, including vaccinations, microchipping, and documentation. Despite the stress and logistics involved, reuniting with their pets in the new country was invaluable. Read more
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Hey Alberta, nice to meet ya
The author recounts how their move to northern Alberta, near Grande Prairie, was influenced by the opportunity for South African GPs to become licensed in Alberta, due to its simpler process. The decision was eased by a South African friend who had followed a similar route, providing a small but crucial local network. The author’s… Read more
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Oh, Canada! On the why behind immigrating to Canada
The blogger plans to share their immigration journey from South Africa to Canada, discussing the mechanics, emotions, and cultural differences. They and their partner chose Canada for its beauty, career opportunities, and easier medical license conversion. They emphasize the importance of having both push factors from the home country and pull factors towards the new… Read more