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Hey everyone! We recently moved to downtown Kamloops around Victoria Street after previously living in Aberdeen, so downtown is definitely a different vibe for us.

Our apartment is on the second floor facing the back alley. We’ve noticed quite a bit of activity back there, including people walking/running around, occasional fights or arguments, and people near the garbage areas. We may honestly just be a little paranoid because we’re new to the area, but since everything feels so close to our unit. I’d rather rule out any actual concerns and take reasonable precautions.
For those who live around Victoria Street/downtown — have you experienced or heard of break-ins or people trying to access apartment buildings through back alleys, windows, balconies, etc.? And are there any safety measures you’d recommend, like cameras or door/window sensors?

Not trying to judge anyone or create unnecessary fear — just looking for some advice from people familiar with the area. Thanks!

Hello,
I am soon applying my file, fingers crossed, I did as much research as I could but can someone please clarify about medical if rules have changed ?
My medical was done in 2022 Aug, and I am applying from within Canada, no travel history.
Will my medical be okay, how can I see if my medical was noted as low risk, medium risk?

I am hoping to get on a call with IRCC on Monday but until then if anyone has information based on their experience?

I have a question regarding claiming sibling points for CEC
My sister is a PR, and I’m planning to claim points based on her. The issue is with my father’s name spelling. My sister and my parents all use one spelling (which matches my father’s passport), but I have a different spelling of my father’s name on my documents. This happened because my father’s name was recorded differently across various documents over time.
I know it sounds confusing, but I’m worried this mismatch might cause issues when proving our relationship.
Would it be enough if I submit:

My sister’s and parents’ passports

My documents

An affidavit from my father confirming both spellings refer to him

Or has anyone faced a similar situation? Any advice on what documents worked for you would really help.
Thanks in advance!