Information about London ON

Antumul alona · Jul 1st, 2009, 09:10 PM

AOA

Does any one know what kind of place London would be for a new immigrant family to Canada? Its a family we know.

They have a strange reason for picking this place but are asking our advice. I don't know what to tell them.

Does anyone know about jobs etc. over there vs. our suggestion of missisauga?

bhenjee · Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:32 AM

I hail from sauga and I've been to London only a few times. It is very different from Sauga in a zillion ways. Primarily it's a white town, not too many desis. Obviously, b/c it's less populated, there are not many job opportunities available. Not sure abt desi/halal stores and stuff. It's also a few hours drive away from toronto..

canadiandesigirl · Jul 6th, 2009, 12:57 PM

I agree with the above poster to some extent, It is different from sauga for sure. There are not even half as many desi's in London but there is a large arab population in london and the desi population also seems to be growing. There are a few indian spice and grocery stores and a few halal meets as well. I think it is a nice city to move into as a new immigrant since its not too big but job oppurtunities are not very high.

mercenary2k · Jul 6th, 2009, 01:01 PM

I live in London, ON.

It is a nice city. Its mostly white, around 90% but there is a large arab population. People are friendly and I prefer this to Mississauga which is so full of desis that you cant even breathe.

The city can get pretty boring during summers when the University is out.

Avoid East London as its the crappiest part of the city. The Western side is the best.

Message me if you have any more questions

ArchitectTrader · Jul 6th, 2009, 01:39 PM

are you lot talking about london in ontario in Canada ??? I hope so, becuse if your not, your way out.........

mercenary2k · Jul 6th, 2009, 02:58 PM

^^ yeah london, ontario....

I went to University of Western Ontario located there

Antumul alona · Jul 9th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Ok - M2k
but I think the family coming is too desi minded since they are coming from ME -
I don't think 90% gora party will give them breathing room, rather they might feel lost..
good insight, I appreciate it..

However, you did not answer about jobs for new comers and high schoolers...?
I did go to london 2 weeks ago and my wife and I also gathered almost the same as your comments but we needed someone who lives there to negate or affirm what we saw in 1 day.

Can you tell me about job sit. over there?

Iggle · Jul 11th, 2009, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ArchitectTrader

are you lot talking about london in ontario in Canada ??? I hope so, becuse if your not, your way out.........

I was getting so confused as well! Lol!