http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Dave+Lympany Finances Dave Lympany Sat, 05 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=148863&ca=Finances During recent months, the Canadian dollar traded a tight range against Sterling between 2.2500 and 2.3000. This follows a sharp uptrend in GBP/CAD from a low around 1.9737 (02/03/06) to a recent high at 2.3567 (23/01/07) caused by expectations of higher interest rates in the UK, coupled with interes... Real Estate Dave Lympany Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=126981&ca=Real+Estate The Calgary Real Estate market has undoubtedly been one of the hottest in Canada for several years with house sales rising over 25% on average from the 2004 figures according to the MLS reports. The booming Albertan economy has brought a huge influx of newcomers both from within Canada looking to re... Travel Dave Lympany Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=96444&ca=Travel There are plenty of sites offering information on how to apply for a Canadian Immigration Visa and many more offering services (paid of course) to help you do it. One of the major issues I had during the immigration process was the actual move itself and what happens when you arrive. I have received... Self Help Dave Lympany Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=85131&ca=Self+Help Measuring success is a very personal concept as everyone has different goals, aspirations and targets. The actual size of the success you are aiming for makes a difference too. I count myself lucky to be able to discuss a variety of different levels of success through this article as I feel that my... Education Dave Lympany Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75010&ca=Education In Canada, each Province and Territory has jurisdiction over its own education system. Public education is free to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents aged less than 20 years. Parents are responsible for providing school supplies, school uniforms are not worn but Band and Sports uniforms a... Legal Dave Lympany Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75381&ca=Legal To drive in Alberta as a new resident, you may be required to take a drivers test, depending on where you originate from. Your current driver’s license will be valid for 3 months from your date of arrival. If you hold a valid international driver’s license then you have 12 months or until it expires... Travel Dave Lympany Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=73753&ca=Travel The Halton Region covers over 230,000 acres including about 25km of the shore of Lake Ontario. With the population forecast to exceed 420,000 by 2006 (5 year increase of about 15%) the Halton Region is becoming one of the fastest growing regions of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Though renowned acr... Travel Dave Lympany Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=72996&ca=Travel Durham Region covers an area of over 2,500 square kilometres and is conveniently located to the East of Downtown Toronto. Another Region with a diverse landscape, Durham has everything from the large lakeshore communities of Pickering and Oshawa to the farmlands and recreational areas in the north.... Automotive Dave Lympany Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=50213&ca=Automotive Auto insurance in Canada is as essential as most other countries around the world. The main difference is that each Province has its own rules and regulations regarding the minimum level of cover and also who can supply the insurance cover. Without a doubt it is imperative that wherever you reside i... World Affairs Dave Lympany Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=45833&ca=World+Affairs Applying for a Business visa is a major undertaking especially if you are thinking of relocating your business in Canada. One of the main processes to start the ball rolling is to be able to prove that the funds you have available are not the proceeds of crime. Any applications have to be made from...