TheCongo2:


I am always marvelled whenever I meet a Nigerian or Jamaican who speaks French... wow
Do your kids live the snow? How are they coping with the cold?

Nogen:


My sis, it's God at work. I'm so amazed by His love. He will visit us all at the very points of our needs. Amen

Nogen:
Meeen! The cold got a better part of me yesterday. I came back exhausted!

My house hunt yesterday took an interesting turn. I saw an advert on kijiji about a fully furnished apartment for 750$ a month. In my mind, it's a great deal. I took a taxi to the apartment and I wasn't satisfied. Na wao for these Canadians , they said fully furnished but I met nearly empty apartment. 2 dirty sofas in the living room, cooker, fridge , Internet. That's all. Is this what I will pay 750$ monthly? No space for my kids to play except I take them to a nearby park.

I left the place to a second apartment , managed by the same agent. A 3 and half , better than the first one at 550 dollars a month. Has 2 dirty sofas again. I looked at the environment and said maybe we could manage this.

I then went to look for Service Canada office to obtain my Social Security number. The house agent took me to the mall instead. God works in mysterious ways. I used the opportunity to buy a few things we needed . Was about to call a taxi when my phone went flat. I saw a black guy sitting somewhere in the mall. I approached him and begged him to please call me a taxi that my phone was flat. He asked where I was going to. I told him. He brought out his phone and the next thing he said, " Come , let me drop you off to the place" I was scared. He sensed that and quickly introduced himself as a Malian and asked me where I came from. I said I'm Nigerian. He was perplexed! A Nigerian in Sherbrooke ? You guys go to Toronto and the Anglophone provinces not French!

Then I became relaxed and he took me there. We got talking and he got to know about my house search. He waited for me to get my Number and he then took me to his Caretaker after introducing me to his wife and 2 children. I became totally comfortable. He brought me back to the hotel , met my husband and children. An hour later, he came back and picked me up to see the apartment the Caretaker spoke about earlier.

I fell in love immediately! It has all that I asked for. Large space at the back and at the front, a garage, a storage facility outside, 2 large bedrooms, a modern cooker, big fridge, heater, hot water and a serene environment and I even have a small garden. 5 minutes walk to the Mall, 2 mins walk to an elementary school and a Daycare center. It also came cheaper at 525 dollar a month. The only thing is that we can't move in until the 3rd of January and I have to pay 35 dollars a month for electricity.

He agreed to be my guarantor and the wife is taking me to stores where I can buy stuffs for the apartment at a reasonable rate. He is coming this morning to take me to the Landlord and sign the contract. He is an Angel sent by God to help me at this very critical point in my life. God really works in mysterious ways.

vcole:
@Nogen welcome to Canada. Initially the kindness strangers would show to you would come as a shock, like scary at first but you get used to it and then pay it forward. $525!! Quebec is really cheap oh.

salford1:

I think the forecast says calgary would be -9 on monday courtesy of the Chinook, but January and February are still the coldest months in winter.

TheCongo2:


I am always marvelled whenever I meet a Nigerian or Jamaican who speaks French... wow
Do your kids live the snow? How are they coping with the cold?

vcole:
@Nogen welcome to Canada. Initially the kindness strangers would show to you would come as a shock, like scary at first but you get used to it and then pay it forward. $525!! Quebec is really cheap oh.

Bsbabe:


@TheCongo2, trust you are well. I sent you an email.

maternal:


Just curious, it's hard to get a green card in the US? I've been seeing this thread lately. From the U.S to Canada.

alt3r3g0:


True... When me and my wife went to Heritage park, a complete stranger walked up to us and gave us two tickets worth about 53 cad for free.

Snappyfingaz:


You're in Regina? I would say December though!!!

Snappyfingaz:

And by the time she'll visit Nigeria again she'll be shocked at how rude we are. Lol

Beautyaddy:


Unfortunately, yes it is.

I'm guessing that maybe the population of the US compared to Canada might be one of the factors why getting ones permanent status in Canada is easier than the US.

klexycole:
Hi everyone,

Congrats to you Nogen. What do you guys think about Brandon, Manitoba in terms of studies?

Honest answers would greatly be appreciated. Thank you!

Cc Salford1, maternal

CanadianCherie:
Worried and curious! Please for how long can one delay sending one’s passport upon PPR request to ACCRA? Has anyone successfully done this before with good reason?

Also is it possible to send one’s passport from another country due to travel(I.e. America) whilst other family members send theirs from Nigeria?

Please advice and share experiences accordingly . Thanks

maternal:


what's your objective in general ? Get a good education ? stay after studies? etc

Nogen:
Meeen! The cold got a better part of me yesterday. I came back exhausted!

My house hunt yesterday took an interesting turn. I saw an advert on kijiji about a fully furnished apartment for 750$ a month. In my mind, it's a great deal. I took a taxi to the apartment and I wasn't satisfied. Na wao for these Canadians , they said fully furnished but I met nearly empty apartment. 2 dirty sofas in the living room, cooker, fridge , Internet. That's all. Is this what I will pay 750$ monthly? No space for my kids to play except I take them to a nearby park.

I left the place to a second apartment , managed by the same agent. A 3 and half , better than the first one at 550 dollars a month. Has 2 dirty sofas again. I looked at the environment and said maybe we could manage this.

I then went to look for Service Canada office to obtain my Social Security number. The house agent took me to the mall instead. God works in mysterious ways. I used the opportunity to buy a few things we needed . Was about to call a taxi when my phone went flat. I saw a black guy sitting somewhere in the mall. I approached him and begged him to please call me a taxi that my phone was flat. He asked where I was going to. I told him. He brought out his phone and the next thing he said, " Come , let me drop you off to the place" I was scared. He sensed that and quickly introduced himself as a Malian and asked me where I came from. I said I'm Nigerian. He was perplexed! A Nigerian in Sherbrooke ? You guys go to Toronto and the Anglophone provinces not French!

Then I became relaxed and he took me there. We got talking and he got to know about my house search. He waited for me to get my Number and he then took me to his Caretaker after introducing me to his wife and 2 children. I became totally comfortable. He brought me back to the hotel , met my husband and children. An hour later, he came back and picked me up to see the apartment the Caretaker spoke about earlier.

I fell in love immediately! It has all that I asked for. Large space at the back and at the front, a garage, a storage facility outside, 2 large bedrooms, a modern cooker, big fridge, heater, hot water and a serene environment and I even have a small garden. 5 minutes walk to the Mall, 2 mins walk to an elementary school and a Daycare center. It also came cheaper at 525 dollar a month. The only thing is that we can't move in until the 3rd of January and I have to pay 35 dollars a month for electricity.

He agreed to be my guarantor and the wife is taking me to stores where I can buy stuffs for the apartment at a reasonable rate. He is coming this morning to take me to the Landlord and sign the contract. He is an Angel sent by God to help me at this very critical point in my life. God really works in mysterious ways.

klexycole:
Hi everyone,

Congrats to you Nogen. What do you guys think about Brandon, Manitoba in terms of studies?

Honest answers would greatly be appreciated. Thank you!

Cc Salford1, maternal

XX01:
Abeg, all these -52, -39 I'm seeing. Will you still go to work in this weather or offices will cancel work for that day?

salford1:

Was supposed to attend a wedding in Brandon a few weeks ago but could not make it due to other commitments. There are lots of Nigerians in that city. I know 3 families back from 2012/2013 living in Brandon. 2 came in as PR through FSW (later attended the local college), and one came in as a nursing student(Brandon Uni), now a PR too.. Since they have all made the small city their home, i.e. got jobs and bought homes, then I am guessing the city is nice..

Thanks for your prompt and honest answer. I was initially worried because I hardly see Nigerians applying to Brandon University or PR holders moving to the city.

I'm thinking one should be able to move to another city after studies or simply try another city altogether.

Thanks for your help.

Regards.

XX01:
Abeg, all these -52, -39 I'm seeing. Will you still go to work in this weather or offices will cancel work for that day?

Talkingboy:
Good evening Seniors , I throway salute for all of una Sirs and Mas...

Please , I have a Question to Ask .


Please , Which Province in Canada is the best for Accountants (Chartered Accountants) to Live ?