Alex Middleton
@mid_alex
Canadian citizen
Forum posts
42
About me
Canadian
Lives in Kelowna
Speaks English, French
Registration: 27 May 2011
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Anyone got PR or work permit, pls share your experience. by gsgowshan
Hello everybody, If anybody got work permit or P.R. please post here your experience, when you apply how to get? Because it is very helpful for follower.
You're all asking some very vague questions. My wife recently obtained her PR in Canada, but I am unable to offer any help if you don't elaborate on your situation. -Where in Canada are you planning on going? -When? -Do you have a spouse and/or ... Read More
Canada Day in Glasgow 2013 by mid_alex
Hello!!! I am a Canadian living in Glasgow. For the third year in a row I will be hosting a Canada Day Celebration in Glasgow. It's at a City Centre bar. If you want more details, please feel free to ask here or send me a PM. Alex
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Canada Day in Glasgow 2013 by mid_alex
Hello!!! I am a Canadian living in Glasgow. For the third year in a row I will be hosting a Canada Day Celebration in Glasgow. It's at a City Centre bar. If you want more details, please feel free to ask here or send me a PM. Alex
No I haven't. Is there a way to do it without being spammy? I don't want to annoy anyone, but I do want to spread the word. The last two years were a lot of fun. Read More
Canada Day in Glasgow 2013
Hello!!! I am a Canadian living in Glasgow. For the third year in a row I will be hosting a Canada Day Celebration in Glasgow. It's at a City Centre bar. If you want more details, please feel free to ask here or send me a PM. Alex Read More
Moving to BC - Trying to narrow down the options! by chishc
I'm not exactly an ex-pat, but I am planning a big move to the west (East Coast of Canada to BC), and I'm really hoping I can get some feedback from folks living in British Columbia - particularly the interior. I feel like I'll receive fewer biased ...
Hi. I recently moved to Kelowna and I quite enjoy it. It's not REALLY easy to find a job, but it's not exactly hard either. We have a one bedroom apartment near town and it's $850/month heat, hot water, and power included. I have a friend who lives ... Read More
place to watch NHL hockey playoffs? by franksterra
Hi, I'm not a hockey fanatic, but a fan going through serious three year withdrawal. This Saturday, May 19 the Rangers play the Devils in the Stanley Cup playoffs at 6pm Glasgow local time. I really want to see this, and am inviting some Weegies ...
As far as I know, if they have ESPN they "should" get it, but it may have changed since last year. Bacchus uses Al Jazeera for their satellite so they get some random channels. I'll ask my wife to check as they have a website channel listing that ... Read More
place to watch NHL hockey playoffs? by franksterra
Hi, I'm not a hockey fanatic, but a fan going through serious three year withdrawal. This Saturday, May 19 the Rangers play the Devils in the Stanley Cup playoffs at 6pm Glasgow local time. I really want to see this, and am inviting some Weegies ...
I don't think you'll find anywhere in Glasgow that will show hockey today because there are a few big football matches on. Sno Bar at Braehead might as it's a hockey bar, but even they are only a maybe. Their phone number is 01418857078. In the ... Read More
Minimum cash needed for 6 months by claymore73
G'day all I know the cost of living is never a fixed amount as there are so many variables to consider, so I thought a better way to ask would be this. What is the minimum amount of cash/money in the bank people would recommend is needed for a ...
I did my maths based on a pretty bare bones lifestyle. I didn't include any money for a social life or personal shopping. With that said, here are the minimum wages in the UK just now: •£6.08 - the main rate for workers aged 21 and over •£4.98 - ... Read More
Minimum cash needed for 6 months by claymore73
G'day all I know the cost of living is never a fixed amount as there are so many variables to consider, so I thought a better way to ask would be this. What is the minimum amount of cash/money in the bank people would recommend is needed for a ...
Based on an average rent of £500/month (ranging from £300-700) £2500 + average council tax/month of £120 (£100-£200) + deosit = £3720. Then you have to take into account bills, gas and electric in the summer £40/month (£80 in winter) + phone, say ... Read More
First timers to Europe... Looking for a local's advice by GuestPoster242
Hi, IÂ’m from Summit County, Colorado, USA but currently studying/living in Iceland. My hubby and I will be visiting Europe in May for 2 weeks. It will be our first time, so weÂ’re stoked to explore our ancestorÂ’s homelands! We already have two ...
No Worries :) I had a post thought. One thing people always ask is "what's the quickest way to Loch Ness?" to which I usually reply "don't bother." It is one of the most visited tourist spots in Scotland, be geographically and geologically speaking ... Read More
First timers to Europe... Looking for a local's advice by GuestPoster242
Hi, IÂ’m from Summit County, Colorado, USA but currently studying/living in Iceland. My hubby and I will be visiting Europe in May for 2 weeks. It will be our first time, so weÂ’re stoked to explore our ancestorÂ’s homelands! We already have two ...
Hi. I'll dive right in. I would suggest definitely hiring a car. The train system is great and is by far my favourite way to travel, but if you want to see the countryside, especially up north, you'll need a car. Within Glasgow (pronounced Glas-go ... Read More
Getting married in Scotland by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Scotland or who are about to get married in Scotland to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Scotland? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
Hi, I'm Canadian and my wife is Scottish. We got married here almost teo years ago. It was pretty straight forward. Thee only scary part was the application for Certificate of Approval for Marriage in the UK (aka COA). It was a somewhat in depth ... Read More
School research by KingBongo
Hi together I have a serious question I need to ask to real scottish people! :) Currently I am working on an important academic seminar paper for school. The seminar is called "Scotland-Scottish identity" and the topic I decided to write about is ...
From my experience, this site is mainly used by people from other countries that are now living in Scotland. I think you would have better luck getting an answer here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/63326661251/ or posting an ad on here: ... Read More
Kelowna vs Penticton vs Vancouver by mid_alex
Hi My wife and I are both in our mid twenties and trying to decide between these three cities. I'm Canadian, she's Scottish and we're living in Scotland now so visiting any of them at length is difficult. We like the outdoors, and are interested in ...
Thank You both very much. You've been very helpful. As moving time gets closer, I may come back here for more advice. For now though, we'll be getting started on permanant residancy paperwork. Read More
Going out in Glasgow by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Glasgow? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
I stay in the Merchant City so that's the area I know best. I enjoy a walk down through the Saltmarket to Glasgow Green, and I'll sometimes wander into The Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens. There's an amazing fish mongers at the corner of ... Read More