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Movies, shows, music, etc, delivered via the Internet will soon cost more as Internet companies Shaw and Primus have announced plans to impose new fees and caps on internet usage.

http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2011/01/07/internet-expensive-surfing-canadians.html

As Leon suggests, turn off standby devices. Shops sell power bars that do this for you, or make it easier.

Entertainment, obviously depending where you are, can be free or low cost.

Look at OTA TV, it is legal, no license required, video is available in HD and once you own the equipment it is free ( no cable charges ).
OTA Canada are based in Ottawa http://www.otacanada.com/cgi-bin/ota_info.pl

Last time I looked, Toronto had about 30 channels.
 
Baloo said:
Movies, shows, music, etc, delivered via the Internet will soon cost more as Internet companies Shaw and Primus have announced plans to impose new fees and caps on internet usage.

http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2011/01/07/internet-expensive-surfing-canadians.html

As Leon suggests, turn off standby devices. Shops sell power bars that do this for you, or make it easier.

Entertainment, obviously depending where you are, can be free or low cost.

Look at OTA TV, it is legal, no license required, video is available in HD and once you own the equipment it is free ( no cable charges ).
OTA Canada are based in Ottawa http://www.otacanada.com/cgi-bin/ota_info.pl

Lat time I looked, Toronto had about 30 channels.
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Thanks Baloo for posting that about the internet capping. It is nice to know that they say most people don't go over the bandwidth though. I am pretty sure my hubby would flip out though over even limiting the internet usage because he is a big time gamer, downloader, etc. And to tell the truth, I don't think I could limit it either since I use it to communicate with people from home. I know we had Rogers a couple of years ago here (i live with his family which is including us 6 people) and we were being charged for going over data. We switched to Bell Aliant last year and haven't had bandwidth usage go over yet and this is with 6 computers, 4 smartphones, 2 xboxes, and 2 tv's going at the same time like everyday which this will go down tremendously with just us when have our own place. I think that is pretty good. And hubby and I pay the bill here for cable, internet, and phone which is $165 a month but that is including the costs for two receivers and unlimited long distance to the US (a necessity for me).

And the entertainment here, well there isn't any. There isn't all that much to do in St. John's. You would really have to look for it. It is a good thing I like going on walks and stuff though. And for entertainment like eating out and staying in hotel we were given $150 in gift card for Swiss Chalet and $150 for a stay at a hotel room redeemable for a year for Christmas so I think we are covered on that aspect for the next few months. Also that OTA Canada seems really awesome but I wouldn't be able to get it since I am Newfoundland but hopefully other people will see it and discover they like it.
 
Oh there is? Awesome. Super happy to here that.
And yeah nothing better than getting out in the open air. It clears the mind, give you exercise, and is calming. Nothing bad about it as long as the weather corporates with me. Now today with the snow hitting my face extremely hard walking back with hubby from his work was not fun. My face was so red after that. :P Oh and I like taking pictures of places too. That is always fun.
 
ashworth said:
Senior can you help me? I am Computer Repiar Man looking for Migration to Canada. I live in Brasil Sao Paulo. Temporary visiting Canada. I try a consultant Migretion Memeber but telling me not possible. I read all blog here nicely and lot of Senior help to get for Migretion. I am sure I can do wid some help. Please guide me to do it. My english is okay also.
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I cannot help you because this particular part of the forum is for sponsorship of a family member. Most particular spouse and common-law partner and we mostly only know information pertaining to family class sponsorship. Here is another part of the forum though I feel your questions will be better answered for your situation. Just click the link to take you to it. http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/skilled-worker-professional-immigration-b4.0/
 
Baloo said:
LED's do need to get better, the big plus after the energy savings is the fact that LED's turn on instantly at full brightness.

I bet you already turn off the dryer, so I wont suggest it :)
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;D Yep!
 
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