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Posted date : May 12, 2021

Important Note: In our last issue, we discussed the potential benefits of vitamin D. My article stated that 1200 to 2000 mg per day would be appropriate. This is wrong, and it should have read 1200 to 2000 IU per day.

Posted date : May 5, 2020

When I read the CSA magazine, I see articles pertaining to FLORIDA almost exclusively. A little bit is mentioned about Arizona, but hardly ever is California mentioned. I would like to see more representation for the Western Canada snowbirds who flock to California.

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

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 : Aug 19, 2019

It has come to our attention that there is a discrepancy between the residency rules of the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) and the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ).

Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

Dear Snowbirds, The speculation and vacancy tax is an annual tax paid by some owners of residential properties in designated taxable regions of B.C.

Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

The United States mid-term elections were held on Tuesday November 6, 2018. In the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats made a net gain of at least 40 seats

Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

In a recent article which appeared on CBC News’ British Columbia website, it was suggested that Canadian citizens are only allowed to spend 120 days in the United States each year. For clarification purposes, the Canadian Snowbird Association would like to remind travellers to the U.S. that this information is incorrect.

Posted date : Aug 9, 2019

I am writing to you regarding an article in Magazine Issue 110 regarding wills in the U.S. Your response was NO, one does not need a special will for the U.S.