Posted date : Nov 13, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, My summer edition of CSANews just arrived today and I have read it from cover to cover. I believe it was one of the most interesting and informative issues I have read during my years as a CSA member. First off, the Editor’s Message was very enlightening. Then the various letters on […]
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Posted date : Nov 13, 2017
Dear Bird Talk: For a number of years, we have attended and enjoyed the Prince Edward Island picnic held annually at Fort DeSoto Park in Florida. We understand that the Canadian Snowbird Association, and we believe Medipac Travel Insurance, sponsor this fun day (and other provincial picnics), so we are writing to you regarding a […]
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Posted date : Nov 13, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, Thank you for printing Michael Coren’s column in the summer Issue 75 regarding some Canadians’ perception of the United States. He was able to express my thoughts and it is my hope that more Canadians will give what he says some consideration. Joni Steele Ontario Dear Bird Talk, Hmm. Not sure what […]
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Posted date : Nov 13, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, We were thinking of visiting Arizona. However, their new “anti-illegal” law is very intimidating. What exactly would count as proof of being there legally for a Canadian? Would we have to force the border person to stamp our passports, legibly? Anna Ontario Response: Ed: I do not believe that the new Arizona […]
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Posted date : Nov 13, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, Thank you for reminding old soldiers in the Spring 08 CSANews magazine about exercising rights vis-a-vis retirement benefits, prescription medication, support for home safety provisions and matters mobility. However, such benefits only apply to ex-members of the Canadian Armed Forces, not its expat allies. As a long-standing member of the Korean Veterans […]
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Posted date : Nov 13, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, Just read the Bird Talk letter from David Dillon in CSANews Issue 65. He is quite correct in what he says in his letter about spending by municipal government being hogwash. The whole thing in a nutshell is that now there are too many people who are homesteading. He is also right […]
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Posted date : Nov 13, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, Re: Letter from Warren Davis Re: Florida Tax Crisis – CSANews Fall 2007 Is Governor Charlie Crist really listening? Will his legislative reforms substantially reduce the financial burden on snowbirds who own property in Florida? This writer says, not nearly as much as he would like us to believe. His letter sent […]
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Posted date : Nov 13, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, It is my understanding from information in a letter to “Bird Talk” included in the latest issue of CSANews, that retired federal public servants have had their medical coverage increased from $100,000 to $500,000 for a continuous 40-day period. Why should they be treated so differently from other retired people? They earned […]
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Posted date : Nov 13, 2017
Dear Mr. Don Slinger, You sound like a man of action, so this letter is coming to you. If that’s not your department, I’m sure you will send it to the right place. Enclosed is a copy of a letter received from my doctor. He explains why he is leaving his practice. I felt the […]
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Posted date : Nov 13, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, I was very surprised to see an ad for the Ontario PC Party on the back page of the Fall issue of CSANews. I don’t believe it is in the best interests of the Association to accept advertisements from any political party anywhere in Canada. An ad like this appears to give […]
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