Hi there
I'm also living in Halifax, like Sheldon said, don't hesitate to get in touch too.
I'm currently living on my own though, my girlfriend lives away, but we're hoping to be together eventually. Be nice if she could have some other Filipenas to chat to.
Canal? Don't be jumping into that - it isn't so clean!
Things to do in Halifax, well it's not so bad a place really - if you can get used to the weather. There's a few crazies, but probably no worse than anywhere else. Everyone here tends to criticise the place.
Sure you'll love the shopping centres, Halifax is a bit of a pit for shopping, but travel a bit and it's great.
Burnley Road, but near the canal you say? I think I know where that must be, it's a bit out of town - and that isn't a bad thing!