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Posted date : Mar 21, 2020

On March 21st, Canada and the United States will temporarily restrict all non-essential travel between our two countries for 30 days in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted date : Mar 17, 2020

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that entry into Canada will be denied to individuals who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

Posted date : Mar 16, 2020

The Government of Canada is now officially recommending that Canadian travellers abroad return to Canada. Further, the Government of Canada has also issued an official global travel advisory that all non-essential travel outside of Canada be avoided.

Posted date : Dec 13, 2019

In the fall 2019 issue of Snowbird magazine, I saw a query about snow tires for snowbirds from Harvey Bates…..

Posted date : Dec 13, 2019

First-time snowbirds heading to Florida in January. We have a cat to bring with us…

Posted date : Dec 13, 2019

Enjoyed James Dolan’s article, but suggest one other BLIND SPOT: Aging Parent(s)

Posted date : Dec 13, 2019

A recent, very-large study has shown that many heart procedures such as stent insertion, angioplasty and heart bypass surgery are unnecessary and can actually cause harm.

Posted date : Oct 4, 2019

On Monday, October 21, 2019 the citizens of Canada will choose their next federal government. As a member of the Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA), now is the time to ensure your voice is heard!

Posted date : Sep 30, 2019

We own a second home in Mesa, Arizona. I am aware that any capital gain on a real estate sale in the U.S. is reportable and taxable. There is also a 15% withholding tax on the sale price…

Posted date : Sep 30, 2019

Returning from our usual winter in Florida last year, I consulted my family doctor for a slightly swollen neck. Turns out that it was a very fast-moving lymphoma and before you could say Bob’s my uncle, I was in the middle of chemo.