Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Where are you from in Canada?	Not born in Canada but raised in Montreal, Quebec. Lived in the west island most of that time. Really got fed up with Quebec taxes and politics. Sly. QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ May 19 2009, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Kimbear - I grew up in Pierrefonds! Hillcrest Gardens off of Guien Blvd (spelling - I can't recall!). Dad used to take the train from Beaconsfield into Downtown Montreal every day. It was a great neighbourhood although the forest behind us and the fields down the road from us have all been built on now. Just around the corner from where I was Sly	sly_wolf	Male	Canada	2009-05-19 14:40:00
Canada	Geico Auto Insr	QUOTE (flames9 @ Jul 1 2009, 07:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (poprocks @ Jul 1 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (trailmix @ Jun 30 2009, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think we waited about 3 months to register our car and insure it here - I called Geico - Allstate was cheaper for the same coverage. We are going to go with Allstate once I trans over all my stuff to US....fiance is with them now....and it will only cost $600 for the year to add my car.... but I assume they will only do US registered vehicles? I had heard that Geico will insure a Canadian car and driver in US, that's why I called them. I wonder if Allstate will do it? I should call my agent tmrw? It's also gonna be about 4 months post move before I register in PA...I hope the DMV doesn't give me problems lol... with car insurance in the USA, it can really pay (or save) to phone around and get multiple quotes, the difference can be quite high! Yes. I agree. It has also been our experience that credit rating also has a significant impact. Geico quoted us the best rate too. Sly	sly_wolf	Male	Canada	2009-07-01 07:36:00
Canada	when is the good time to transfer CAD to US$	QUOTE (trailmix @ Jul 7 2009, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Krikit @ Jul 7 2009, 11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I swear to God, we need to claim a commission. We did have a TD bank U.S. dollar account, which we closed when we moved here. It was handy dandy for checking the exchange rate, just like you guys were talking about, you can just refresh the screen and get up to the minute rates, then decide if you want to transfer it to your Canadian account or U.S. account etc. Yes, thats what I do and the rates are good. I then just write a US cheque drawn from that account to my bank in the US. All very convenient with no other fees and works very well.	sly_wolf	Male	Canada	2009-07-07 11:28:00
Canada	when is the good time to transfer CAD to US$	The significant exchange yoyo has been quite a pain especially since I still get Canadian employment income. It's impossible to predict and it's also affected by the current stock market trends and price of oil etc. Typically when the markets slump so does the Canadian $ I can only hope and pray for better days .... like please not 45% as it was in early 2003 If you can, its much better to do the exchange at a Canadian bank though. Get a US$ account with them.	sly_wolf	Male	Canada	2009-07-06 12:46:00
Canada	US Healthcare going Public	Coming from Quebec, I can say healthcare there sux. Many do not have a family doctor and getting a test .... well you can just wait. My personal experiance in NY so far has been much better, although we are lucky to have insurance. It costs a bit with the co-pays and hopefully we dont ever need anything major .... or worse ... lose insurance. I hope the politicians here can get their act together and stop the fear mongering thats going on .... its so irritating.	sly_wolf	Male	Canada	2009-08-14 08:49:00
Canada	Help with car	QUOTE (lil mama @ Aug 24 2009, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I understand you need a compliance letter from your car's manufacture but have a question about newer vehicles...I have a vehicle that has the meets EPA US standards sticker on the engine but cant seem to find the DOT info....am I ok with that? can someone please let me know I had a newer american car and I still needed the compliance letter.	sly_wolf	Male	Canada	2009-08-24 14:03:00
Canada	Visa Journey Cost?	QUOTE (tri_gear @ Aug 25 2009, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (charles! @ Aug 25 2009, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> moved from off topic to canadian regional as suggested earlier. Okay, thanks, I didn't see a Canadian forum! The majority of people here have done it without any lawyer. Read the guides below: http://www.visajourn...amp;page=guides It tells you what forms need to be completed and then you can look up the cost for filing each one. By the way .. welcome to VJ	sly_wolf	Male	Canada	2009-08-25 09:23:00
Canada	Crossing the border with a Visa pending...	QUOTE (Cindo and Joe @ Jun 4 2009, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> May I ask which border crossing you went through? Thanks! Not sure who you're asking... but, I'm usually crossing at Derby Line, VT or Highgate Springs, VT	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-04 17:52:00
Canada	Crossing the border with a Visa pending...	So far, I saw no major differences crossing before or after the papers. I did cross once with my parents and that was the easiest... they didn't was many questions and I don't think I had the opportunity to even say I was visiting my husband; they did see my passport though. I'm trying to go for a visit next week	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-04 16:43:00
Canada	You visit the SSN office and then...	Does it make any difference if we check the box "want a SSN" or not on the DS230? Is it better to say no and just go to the SSA Office?	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-08 07:15:00
Canada	Nexus pass while waiting for K1	QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 4 2009, 10:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Road 2 Peace Arch @ Jun 4 2009, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've been making the trip (Seattle -><- Vancouver) since 2006 and the line ups add about an hour or sometimes two each way to my trip. It's been worse over the last year because of the upcoming Olympics and the constuction at the POE/Border. Oh Gawd, seriously? Is that just weekends or midweek also? I hear it's not as bad at the Pacific Highway crossing. I was just going to take my chances but maybe I should get a Nexus pass. grr Same happens here (I cross in VT) on long weekends Edited by La Souris, 04 June 2009 - 10:46 PM.	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-04 22:46:00
Canada	Which flag do you put out?	You can't expect me to put a Canadian flag, I mean, I'm a big bad separatist. Joking. We don't do flags. Edited by La Souris, 06 June 2009 - 12:53 AM.	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-06 00:52:00
Canada	The joys and differences between US/CAN spelling...	QUOTE (uscandual @ Jun 5 2009, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Texanadian @ Jun 5 2009, 07:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Front license plates.....the bain of my existence. I hate 'em. Every surrounding state in Texas doesn't have them. NM, OK, LA, AR....none of them have front plates. Looks so much nicer when you cross state lines and see clean front ends. At least Texas has the best window tint laws. I had to run a plate when I lived in BC too. Well at least I was supposed to. My Texas front plate is hanging up on the wall in the spare bedroom next to my old BC plate. It didn't help that my friends in Alberta would gloat about not having to have a front plate. Front plates flat out suck. Ontario has front plates. As far as I can recall, Quebec does not. Illinois does. Question about that... I'm from Quebec, and there's no room for a front plate on my car and they do have them in Mass. Is there a "system" other than glue? (Glue would not work, it's not a flat surface) - Thanks Spelling: "check" is really ugly Other words, I'll live with...	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-05 19:31:00
Canada	How often to you get to see your fiance/spouse?	We see each other every 3 weeks or so... it's a 5/6-hour drive and he comes to Montreal nearly as often as I go to Boston. It did happen a few times where we made the trip two consecutive weekends, and the longest we've been appart is 6 weeks and we bought felt that this was too long. Visits are scheduled around long weekends/Holidays, so we can stay together as long as possible.	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-13 01:02:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Deux	QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 10 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I haven't been to a funeral here, as yet, but I imagine it's the same as Canada.... whatever you feel comfortable in. The only difference I've noticed is that at African-American funerals they wear white instead of black. I've noticed they do that at the Easter services as well. Thanks. Not fun, but maybe our presence can help in a way. ** I want to see UP too If it's raining, maybe we'll do that!	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-10 10:31:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Deux	QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 10 2009, 08:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (La Souris @ Jun 9 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We didn't have cake, we had little praline logs. In fact, I didn't tell the restaurant it would be for a wedding, I just told them we would have a family Christmas party... We got married there: http://www.lesaint-g..._sabrevois.html It was nice, there was a fire in the fireplace inside, but they did one outside too. The bestman got Cuban cigars and it was not too cold, so that's where the evening ended. Oh wow. That place is gorgeous, Souris. Thank you Krikit; the restaurant itself is good too, we went for lunch before the wedding; not too far from the consulate for the visitors, hehe! Grey and rainy here in Montreal today I'm finishing my things (work, laundry, kitty's move) because I'm going to visit my husband tomorrow I find it really hard to try to settle in our new home while I visit only every month or so; and I understand he can't do everything by himself after his work hours. Also, his aunt's husband died and I'll go to the funerals (wake) on Saturday. I'm curious to know if it's like here, will I be ok with work clothes (dark pants, dark shirt)? No bling bling :s	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-10 08:42:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Deux	We didn't have cake, we had little praline logs. In fact, I didn't tell the restaurant it would be for a wedding, I just told them we would have a family Christmas party... We got married there: http://www.lesaint-g..._sabrevois.html It was nice, there was a fire in the fireplace inside, but they did one outside too. The bestman got Cuban cigars and it was not too cold, so that's where the evening ended.	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-09 21:15:00
Canada	Where are you from in Canada?	I'm in Montreal - not too far from where Mephys was living I used to travel to Ottawa, Mississauga and Waterloo often for work...	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-20 21:06:00
Canada	Skin Care in the USA	I'm using some Eucerin products that I bought in the US after reading the Skin Type Solution book (got it at our local library). Seriously, I've never read such a good book about skin care. The author suggests different products (some real cheap) depending on your skin type (you take the quiz to determine which of the 12 or so type you are). It sounds complicated, but it's real simple and I've never had better skin.	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-04 15:26:00
Canada	Where are you moving/living in the USA?	QUOTE (Holliday @ Jun 4 2009, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm moving from Ottawa, ON to Tulsa, OK. Tulsa is um... interesting. I find it cute that there is a "bail bonds" area of town (perhaps that is normal in the U.S. and I just haven't happened upon it in any of the other cities I've been to?) It also made me giggle when my husband and I ordered sandwiches at some BBQ place, and there was a flyer for the "World's Largest Gun Show" attached to the receipt. It's a VERY different atmosphere than Ottawa. I assume I'll have a hard time adjusting... "why do you all... I'm sorry... "y'all" like guns so much?" "Why don't people wear helmets while riding motorcycles?" "Why do they feel the need to have a billboard for 'Tulsa's #1 Rated Heart Surgery?' How does that even make sense?" "Why did I just get yelled at for accidentally giving the lady a Canadian quarter while purchasing this beverage?" And most importantly... "WHERE THE HELL ARE THE SIDEWALKS?!?" Montreal is not so different from Boston... yet, I can't believe I was told not to go in certain parts of town I'll see by myself how comfortable I get going anywhere and everywhere.	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-04 22:13:00
Canada	Where are you moving/living in the USA?	QUOTE (Wis-Can @ Jun 4 2009, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Someone did the same thread not that long ago if your interested to reading through that. I didn't see it, only the one with "Where are you from?"... It's nice to learn where people are moving. I love the sun too, but there is not that much difference between Montreal and Boston. Less snow, less cold, a few more warm weeks in fall, earlier spring - but, the climate is still similar. Ice cream: I'm not a big fan of Dairy Queen, but I can stop by Ben + Jerry's on my way to Boston	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-04 14:14:00
Canada	Where are you moving/living in the USA?	I'm going to move to Boston We got the home, now I need the visa Just curious to know where you are/will be?	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-03 22:54:00
Canada	Need Quebec french translation	I am so happy to have found my long lost roommate whom I hadn't talked to in over 20 years! !!!! I was so excited to talk to you My dear friend Gina ! You're the best! Love Lily Je suis tellement contente d'avoir retrouvé ma coloc que j'avais perdue de vue depuis plus de vingt ans. J'étais très excitée de te parler ma chère Gina! Tu es la meilleure (really Quebec-style you could also write: "T'es ma best!") Bisous, Lily (but, I would leave "Love Lily"... because it's you!)	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-16 22:58:00
Canada	Need Quebec french translation	You should go for the snow bath... bikini and all Btw, Bonhomme's job is unionized and all, they nearly got on strike a few years back! I'm cool with the proofreading, Quality Assurance on VJ!	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-16 20:52:00
Canada	Need Quebec french translation	Sure, send me a PM (or write it here for all to see!) Sprailenes: my husband is Bonhomme biggest fan - it was so funny when we went to Québec city for the Carnaval! Edited by La Souris, 16 July 2009 - 08:45 PM.	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-16 20:42:00
Canada	Questions about crossing the boarder?	Be prepared - the previous answers include good tips. However, I crossed once with my husband, in his truck, and that is one of the easiest crossing I ever had - I don't think they even asked me how long I was staying (it was from Dec. 26th until Jan. 10th or so...) - so, be ready for everything and anything, but it may be easy too	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-19 16:31:00
Canada	Most Customer Friendly US Bank?	So far, I have good service with Eastern Bank - however, they're regional so I'm not sure they're in your area. I added this site to my favourites a while back, I'm going to use it when I move to make sure I'm getting a good deal http://www.findabetterbank.com/	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-29 14:05:00
Canada	IR1 Electronic Processing	Oh, that sounds great, I'll have to read more about it to confirm that we can do it... (Now that I think about it, I wish I could just drop the envelope at the consulate, it's so close to my place... haha) Edited by La Souris, 04 August 2009 - 11:31 PM.	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-04 23:29:00
Canada	Favorite Things About Where You Live(d)?	Aargovia (Switzerland): quality of public transit - cars sharing the roads with bicycles - Migros - variety of cheeses and chocolates - Swiss German language (Grüetzi Mitenand!) - curriculum in school - proximity of the Alps/seeing them in the background all the time... Montreal: Cost and quality of life - good food + number of restaurants at a decent price - National Library (la Grande Bibliothèque) - all the summer festivals - la montagne (the Mont-Royal) - all the little stores and shops in my neighbourhood - low crime rate. Boston: the Bay, Boston Commons, living close to the T (subway) and the beach, the accent, the home we bought... and, of course, my husband - I'll find more once I move I'm sure Edited by La Souris, 05 August 2009 - 10:27 PM.	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-05 22:25:00
Canada	Montreal Interview Countdown	If the weather is nice, it's a short walk No more than 10 minutes. Good luck with everything! Edited by La Souris, 08 August 2009 - 06:40 PM.	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-08 18:40:00
Canada	Applying for Canadian long for birth certificat	"Ontario: Applicants should obtain "large" certificates or certified copies of a registration from the Office of the Registrar General in Toronto (Macdonald Block, 900 Bay Street, second floor, tel: 416-325-8305) or at Ontario Land Registry Offices and Government Information Centers located throughout the province. Further information, including locations and information on ordering by mail is available online. Note: For marriages in Ontario, the certificate torn off the marriage license and given to the couple at the conclusion of the ceremony confirms that the marriage took place, but is not a legal document. Applicants must obtain a marriage certificate or certified copy of marriage record from the Office of the Registrar General." Source: http://travel.state....ocity_3531.html (I'm in Quebec, and I received mine maybe 10 days after ordering it online - I guess 6-8 weeks is a worst case delay) Good luck	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-28 21:02:00
Canada	Good news from your part of Canada!	Cute pup!	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-28 23:41:00
Canada	Good news from your part of Canada!	QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 26 2009, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (RYCK @ Jun 26 2009, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wonder how many of those bikes will end up stolen .. or damaged I know the first thing that popped into my head was that they could never do it here because of the crime. Montreal..... not so much. There will definitely be thefts and whatnot, but nowhere near where it will not be economically feasible. Canadians are more environmentally conscious than the Americans. Bike theft is a big problem in Montreal - however, thieves tend to pick better bikes (resale $$$) or bikes that are easily stolen (no lock, mini lock...) - from what I've seen, it seems a little complicated to destroy the holder to get a not-so-good bike. We'll see... Also, if you don't return the bike, they do charge you $1000 - so you better return it! Oh, and I love Inukshuk too Edited by La Souris, 27 June 2009 - 02:55 AM.	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-27 02:53:00
Canada	Good news from your part of Canada!	Apparently many cities (I've heard Seattle, Boston, Toronto, Ottawa (they already have a mini-system for this summer)...) are interested in buying the system, so maybe more of you (us when I'll move) will enjoy it.	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-25 20:35:00
Canada	Good news from your part of Canada!	In Montreal... well, tonight, we had parties and concerts everywhere for the St-Jean-Baptiste... but, other than that, our city has now a bike-sharing system and it's popular and effective http://www.montrealg...1266/story.html Cyclists are taking a shine to Bixi program 26,000 trips taken since launch; About 100 new subscribers join daily The GazetteMay 29, 2009 Marc Genest (left) gets a closer look at the new Bixi bicycle stands, during car free day in Montreal on September 22, 2008. Marc Genest (left) gets a closer look at the new Bixi bicycle stands, during car free day in Montreal on September 22, 2008. Photograph by: Pierre Obendrauf, Montreal Gazette Bixi is rolling along nicely, officials say. Over 16 days, about 26,000 trips were taken using Bixi, Montreal's new public bike-sharing system, said Bérengère Thériault, spokesperson for Stationnement de Montréal, which manages the Bixi program for the city. Altogether, Bixi users have cycled more than 185,000 kilometres since the service was launched on May 12. About 100 new subscribers are joining Bixi daily. So far, 2,200 people have signed up for monthly ($28) or annual ($78) subscriptions, Thériault said. Users can also get one-day subscriptions for $5. With a subscription in hand, users get 30 minutes of bike use at no extra cost, after which fees apply. Rates were set to encourage short trips. When they're done, users can drop off the bicycles at any of the city's Bixi stations. By June 7, the Bixi network is expected to feature 3,000 bikes at 300 stations. As of yesterday, about 800 bikes were in circulation, and 150 stations had been installed. "We're satisfied with how things are going," Thériault said. "It's something new, a concept people aren't familiar with, so people will have to get used to it." Bixi will be in service until November. © Copyright © The Montreal Gazette QUOTE (trailmix @ Jun 24 2009, 11:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MissStacey @ Jun 24 2009, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I looked at the Edmonton Journal site but didn't find anything that good. My mom got a new puppy yesterday! That is great news! But it didn't make the paper. we still want to see pics	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-24 23:04:00
Canada	Average days for GETTING NEW CANADIAN passport	12 days (drop at the Passeport Bureau - delivery at home)	La Souris	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-10 06:33:00
Canada	birth certificate translation from Quebec	WHAT A SCAM! I called a translator near my house and he wants to charge me 90$ plus tax for one certified copy of my birth certificate. I told him he is a scammer and that is robbery and he told me thats the going price. He also told me it'll take 3 days to do it. I said thats ridiculous. I then proceeded to tell him I'd be calling his competitor next door and what did she quote me: OH YA! 35$ for TWO certified copies of my birth certificate and she'll do them on the spot. I'll be going with the nice lady and not the scammer.	domegirl1978	Female	Canada	2009-06-03 12:22:00
Canada	birth certificate translation from Quebec	Thats what I'm trying to figure out Childress. I'm just going to get 2 certified copies from the translator and go with that and my original birth certificate as well. I was looking at old posts from people on this same subject and some got it notarized but others did not and were fine just having certified copies.	domegirl1978	Female	Canada	2009-06-03 11:56:00
Canada	birth certificate translation from Quebec	OH NO! I don't have the copy of the NOA2. My fiance didn't scan it and send it to me yet. I only have the letter from the Consulate with my case number and the whole packet 3. Will that be ok?	domegirl1978	Female	Canada	2009-06-03 09:48:00
Canada	birth certificate translation from Quebec	AHAHAHAHA Krikit you are hilarious.....Nope just sticking with 2 copies...i just called a translator and she said she'd charge me 35$ for 2 certified copies with her seal. She did inform me however that they will not be notarized (obviously as she's not a notary) and I don't think i will get them notarized. Certified seems to be ok as I've read in other people's posts. Hope I'm not wrong on that.	domegirl1978	Female	Canada	2009-06-03 09:36:00