Monday, January 01, 2007

Cold weather living, and settlement

For those of us who have lived most of their life in a place like Southern California, a place where "cold weather extremes" consist of 28-32F degrees and an occasional light hailstorm, we really need a primer on living in a colder climate. Here is some good info I've found on this:

Checklist and tips for safe winter driving
Winter safety
Winterizing your car
Driving in snow and ice
Cold weather tips - geared towards camping but still good info
How to dress for Ontario winters
How to survive a cold winter


Car tips from dad:
Block heater
Plenty of antifreeze
Emergency supplies
Lighter weight oil for easier starting
Pump brakes to avoid losing traction

General settlement information
Immigrating and bringing your belongings
Your first days in Ontario
Finding short-term accommodation in Ontario
Help finding work in Ontario
Ontario Immigration
Going to Canada

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Immigrating or settling in Canada
Moving back to Canada


Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC)
A newcomer's Introduction to Canada

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