ESTEE!
Excellent! Congratulations! I can tell you are so happy about this. Great opportunity, and great place. You'll totally love it.
I haven't been to Vangroovy in almost 10 years. It has changed considerably since I was there, but I know for a fact: it's warmer than Saskatoon in January/February, and warmer than Toronto.
I know a very cool and wonderful XJW there. He and I have known each other for more than 10 years. He is like a big brother to me, and a constant pillar of support and encouragement. I will have to tell him about you. But no worries, you have some settling to do, moving and heaven knows what else. I would not devulge your e-mail etc., to anyone without your permission.
ESTEE, my hat goes off to you. If and when it's possible, go over to the North Vancouver when you have some time, and head towards Deep Cove. There'll be a turn off for Mount Seymour. I love it up there. You're over a mile up, and you can see the greater Vancouver area, the Georgia Strait, northwestern Washington State, the Olympic Mountains and Mount Baker as well as way off, Mount Ranier. It's free to go up there, and there's nothing blocking your view. It's incredible!
Hope to see you when I get out there. We must do coffee...and go the Flying Wedge Pizza.
Best of luck, best wishes, and continued success! You deserve it!