Comments on: Snow, mosquitoes, and taxes

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:38:07 +0000

It wasn’t until after I moved here that I realized how high the taxes were! I assumed BC would have been higher (I mean…everything else costs more there). I am NOT looking forward to April – I’ll be writing a cheque to our good ole government

By: Emma

Emma — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:21:51 +0000

Amir, I hope you do choose Winnipeg as your first home in Canada. It’s a great city, and you’ll adapt to winter in short order. Just remember to plug your car in and you’ll be fine! If you’re using the bus system, lots of the major stops have heated shelters, too. Winter is accepted as part of life, and we make the best of it… the city does not shut down because of a bit of snow! And yes, you can certainly count on welcoming faces in the city. There are many vibrant communities with the city and I’m sure you will find the ones that make you feel at home. Best of luck!

By: Amir

Amir — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:12:44 +0000

Hi
We are planning to immigrate to Winnipeg through provincial nominee program.Winnipeg was my destination in my application because of lower cost of living and higher rate of unemployed people But the mosquitoes and snow have made me a bit worry because of my little son.Could you tell me a little about winter life in Winnipeg And can I count on welcoming faces in the city!?

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:40:43 +0000

Jennie, do it! Winnipeg is great

Re: moths, I don’t think I noticed any this summer – certainly no more than anywhere else. Cankerworms are gross, but from what I understand they’re really just around for a little while and then they’re gone. And as for mosquitoes – well, yes, they’re bad, but they do fog to get rid of them in (most parts of) the city. Nothing some bugspray can’t handle. And on the bright side – no bugs in winter!

By: Jennie

Jennie — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:53:19 +0000

Hey-I stumbled across your blog while I was googling “is there more moths in Manitoba than BC”. My fiance and I currently live in Vancouver but are contemplating moving to Winnipeg. My fiance has a HUGE phobia of moths…how bad were the moths this summer? And are cankerworms as disgusting as they sound and how bad are the mosquitos really? lol

By: Travis

Travis — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:20:19 +0000

Congrats the thing that runs the blog “endless spin cycle” wrote about this entry.

http://endlessspin.blogspot.com/2009/07/reasons-to-move.html

By: Courtney

Courtney — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:34:18 +0000

Just a note – as of January 1, 2009 you no longer have to pay health care premiums in Alberta. Who knows how long it will last though.