I have seen excellent information regarding accommodations available in Toronto in Mr. Surjeets article (refer thread http://canadiandesi.ca/article.php?AID=21&SID=3)
Can any one provide similar information about VANCOUVER about initial temporary stay in some cheap hotel/rent for about a month?
Did u search in the classifieds? 
http://www.canadiandesi.ca/postercategory.php?CID=8
This is what I found there.
Furnished room for rent - Richmond Vancouver
Homestay with a friendly Indian family, free cable, internet & breakfast, close to DT Vancouver 30 mins, close ot big malls Bay,Sears,Zellers, Close to Library, 10 minsto Airport, good for Landed immigrants, students & tourist, help provided with job....
If you don't find one that suit your price range then post your ad there. (ex: "Short term apartment/basement required"
Hi,
Go to www.myidealhome.com it is a great website, where u can search according to you preferences. If you have any problems surfing the website ask me.
take care
Manish.
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Manny
"Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes."
manishbhai, if you write http://www.myidealhome.com it will automatically hyperlink - unfortunately with only www it doesn't.. 
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A Proud Indian Canadian
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted on: 03-10-03 20:27:57
Contact me directly. Our settlement programme offers excellent value for money.
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Massood Joomratty, LLB(Hons), LLM
http://www.passportcanada.com" target="_blank">Your Canadian Immigration Lawyer
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+1-604-590-0607
Masood Bhai, what is your email ID where I can contact you?
