Canada's military flight demonstration squadron
The Globe and Mail Oct 13
Why many Canadian snowbirds are skipping Florida this year: Many snowbirds are dipping their toes in new waters looking for potential landing spots for future ...
theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-wealth/article-why-many-canadian-snowbirds-are-skipping-florida-this-year/
Snowbirds to perform final air show demonstration: The Royal Canadian Air Force's Snowbirds will perform their final air show with the Tutor jets in Moose Jaw ...
globalnews.ca/news/12105011/moose-jaw-saskatchewan-final-show/
The Globe and Mail Oct 16
Snowbirds’ final air show to be livestreamed, before jets head into retirement: Royal Canadian Air Force is set to livestream the annual season home closer ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-snowbirds-final-air-show-livestream/
Florida weighs ditching property taxes and sticking Canadians with the bill: Florida voters are weighing whether to scrap residential property taxes and the ...
cbc.ca/news/world/florida-property-taxes-canadian-snowbirds-9.7366814
What Florida’s property tax vote means for Canadian snowbirds: A Florida ballot measure would sharply increase property tax exemptions for many permanent ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/florida-tax-vote-could-leave-canadian-snowbirds-paying-more/
Key FactsFlorida Tax Vote Could Hit Canadian Snowbirds Harder
Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
- Florida voters decide November 3; approval by at least 60 percent would bring Amendment 3 into force January 1, 2027.
- The non-school homestead exemption would rise from the current US$50,000 to US$150,000 in 2027.
- It would reach US$250,000 in 2028, while the annual assessment cap for non-homesteaded properties would fall from 10 percent to five percent.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis said seasonal owners such as Canadian snowbirds could continue paying property taxes.
Property tax revenue collected by local governments has nearly doubled in the past seven years.— Ron DeSantis; said in an interview with Fox News in June.
The best U.S. cities for snowbirds this winter aren't where you'd expect
Florida dominates the list, but it's inland lake towns — not beach ... Show more
Pacific Airshow takes flight for 10th anniversary in Huntington Beach: The US Air Force Thunderbirds and Canadian Forces Snowbirds are headlining this year’s air ...
ocregister.com/2026/10/02/pacific-airshow-takes-flight-for-10th-anniversary-in-huntington-beach/
Snowbird replacements 'extremely manoeuverable, powerful,' RCAF commander says: The Royal Canadian Air Force welcomed on Thursday the first two of its new ...
thestar.com/business/rcaf-receives-the-first-of-its-new-siskin-ii-trainer-planes/article_0324f737-d6c7-5125-8a19-44a7e5dd64f7.html
Paid articlePaywallRCAF receives the first of its new Siskin II trainer planes: The Royal Canadian Air Force is welcoming the first two of its new Siskin II trainer aircraft ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/rcaf-receives-the-first-of-its-new-siskin-ii-trainer-planes/
Skies Mag Sep 21
Snowbirds in transition: CT-157 Siskin II signals new era for Canada’s aerobatic team.
For their final performance at a Canadian airshow ... Show more
Snowbirds in transition: CT-157 Siskin II signals new era for Canada’s aerobatic team - Skies Mag
Snowbirds in transition: CT-157 Siskin II signals new era for Canada’s aerobatic team - Skies Mag
Last Snowbirds shows in Toronto until 2030s whoosh over Lake Ontario: Jets roared over downtown Toronto on Saturday as the Canadian International Air Show kicked ...
cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/09/05/last-snowbirds-shows-in-toronto-until-2030s-whoosh-over-lake-ontario/
News of the day: Canadian military won't release records discussing RCAF commander’s F-35 photo; Federal financial regulator still hasn't released ... Show more
The Globe and Mail Sep 09
OpinionSnowbirds, for the love of country, resist the siren call of U.S. travel: Expressions of affection by tourism operators are not enough to soothe Washington’s ...
theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-snowbirds-resist-united-states-travel/
The Globe and Mail Sep 11
Snowbirds: Where are you flying this winter? : There have recently been some signs of a thaw in travel, even as the Canada-U.S. trade relationship has gotten ...
theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-snowbirds-where-are-you-flying-this-winter/
A bittersweet farewell in Toronto: Why the iconic Snowbirds are grounding their jet fleet
thestar.com/news/gta/as-the-snowbirds-retire-their-aging-tutor-jets-toronto-fans-say-farewell-at-least-for-now/article_899347e4-86a3-4c76-a68e-06586f06f511.html
OpinionThe Snowbirds are making their last flights over Toronto. Why the air show will be a bittersweet 'ballet in the sky'
thestar.com/news/canada/the-snowbirds-are-making-their-last-flights-over-toronto-why-the-air-show-will-be-a-bittersweet-ballet-in-the-sky/article_c61acbf8-1faa-4e69-a5ea-02ab0e397a76.html
Snowbirds air show Tuesday at 5 p.m., expect road closures: The 45-minute air show is expected to draw thousands to Dallas Road, which will not be accessible by ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/snowbirds-air-show-tuesday-at-5-pm-expect-road-closures-12624002
Snowbirds' aerial show wows thousands on Victoria waterfront: An estimated 30,000 people lined the city’s shores from Ross Bay to Saxe Point ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/snowbirds-aerial-show-wows-thousands-on-victoria-waterfront-12631131
David Foster Foundation to honour 40 years of fundraising with show of a lifetime
timescolonist.com/entertainment/david-foster-foundation-to-honour-40-years-of-fundraising-with-show-of-a-lifetime-12630684
Sidney's Snowbird was inspired by his pilot grandfather: Parkland Secondary grad Capt. Brendan Pellow will return to the capital region with the Snowbirds team ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/sidneys-snowbird-was-inspired-by-his-pilot-grandfather-12618905
Saskatoon waves goodbye to Snowbirds one last time: For possibly the last time, Saskatoon residents looked to the sky as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds flew ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/saskatoon-waves-goodbye-to-snowbirds-one-last-time/
'Massive void' to fill if Liberals proceed with plan to ground Snowbirds: Ex-pilots and a Tory MP are calling on Ottawa to reverse its decision amid recruitment ...
torontosun.com/news/national/massive-void-liberal-plan-ground-snowbirds
The Globe and Mail Jun 11
At the Snowbirds’ training camp, sky-high magic begins on the ground: The tight-knit flying force returns to Vancouver Island to prepare for its last season ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-snowbirds-schedule-plans-training-camp-comox-bc-underexposed/
Former Snowbird pilots call on Ottawa to scale back aerobatic show instead of suspending it
cbc.ca/news/politics/snowbird-alumni-association-proposing-solutions-to-save-show-9.7217217
EXCLUSIVE: Snowbirds could be grounded for years, Conservatives warn: The summer of 2026 could be Canadians’ last chance to see the Royal Canadian Air Force’s ...
cp24.com/politics/2026/05/07/exclusive-snowbirds-could-be-grounded-for-years-conservatives-warn/
The Globe and Mail May 20
Morning Update: The Ebola outbreak’s head start: Also in today’s edition: Canada’s grounded Snowbirds and Iran’s internet blackout
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-morning-update-the-ebola-outbreaks-head-start/
Key FactsWHO Elevates Ebola Threat Level in Congo to Very High
May 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The WHO has raised the national risk level of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo to very high.
- There are currently 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths, alongside 177 suspected fatalities and nearly 750 suspected infections.
- An experimental antiviral drug, Obeldesivir, may be administered to Ebola contacts to help prevent disease onset under strict protocols.
- Preventative actions in Uganda, including intense contact tracing and event cancellations, have helped limit virus spread.
"We are now revising our risk assessment to very high at the national level, high at the regional level, and low at global level," WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters.— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, told reporters that the risk assessment was being revised.
Last chance to see Snowbirds on Vancouver Island will be August: On Aug. 4, the team is expected to perform a full show along the Dallas Road waterfront ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/last-chance-to-see-snowbirds-on-vancouver-island-will-be-august-12301236
The Globe and Mail May 20
Snowbirds grounded while fleet is renewed: Canada's famous military aerial fleet, the Snowbirds, will be grounded as the fleet is renewed ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/video-snowbirds-grounded-while-fleet-is-renewed/
How Florida Property Tax Changes Could Make State Less Attractive: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for a phased elimination of property taxes that would ...
newsweek.com/how-florida-property-tax-changes-could-make-state-less-attractive-11971014
OpinionThursday's letters: When will Alberta fix the ER crisis?: Edmonton Journal readers have their say on separatists, Danielle Smith, Snowbirds, ER deaths ...
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/letters/thursdays-letters-when-will-alberta-fix-er-waiting-room-deaths
The Globe and Mail May 21
OpinionLetters to the editor, May 21: ‘This decision may rank as Mark Carney’s biggest failure, betrayal and regret’
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/letters/article-alberta-agreement-may-rank-as-mark-carneys-biggest-failure-betrayal/
- BNN Bloomberg: Allison Bamford reports on the potential shock to Moose Jaw, Sask.'s tourism sector following the announcement that the Snowbirds will fly ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/video/economics/2026/05/20/ctv-national-news-moose-jaw-sask-braces-for-major-tourism-blow-once-snowbirds-are-grounded/
Grounded Snowbirds ‘disappointing’ blow to Moose Jaw tourism, locals say: The grounded Snowbirds fleet could spell trouble for the tourism industry in Moose Jaw ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/grounded-snowbirds-disappointing-blow-to-moose-jaw-tourism-locals-say/
‘Heart and soul of Moose Jaw:’ Community reflects on Snowbirds as critics warn fleet could be grounded
ctvnews.ca/politics/article/heart-and-soul-of-moose-jaw-community-reflects-on-snowbirds-as-critics-warn-fleet-could-be-grounded/
Canada may ground Snowbirds during jet transition, critics say : This summer could mark the final season for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds in their current form ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/article/canada-may-ground-snowbirds-during-jet-transition-critics-say/
Ottawa set to unveil Snowbirds plan amid fears of yearslong grounding: This summer could mark the final season for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds in their current ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/article/ottawa-set-to-unveil-snowbirds-plan-amid-fears-of-yearslong-grounding/
The Globe and Mail Apr 20
Snowbirds skipping the U.S.? Keep these tax tips in mind: While many Canadian snowbirds understand U.S. tax rules, interest in other locations means advisors ...
theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-news/article-snowbirds-skipping-the-us-keep-these-tax-tips-in-mind/
Paid articlePaywall 'Snowbird 1' arrives in Sidney after 3,500-kilometre journey: The CT-114 Tutor jet that led the iconic Canadian Snowbirds into history more than 55 years ago ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/snowbird-1-arrives-in-sidney-after-3500-kilometre-journey-12083730
9 Ways Snowbirds and Retirees Can Beat Soaring Gas Prices on the Drive Home: Gas prices are at least $1.00 more than when retirees and snowbirds headed for ...
kiplinger.com/retirement/ways-snowbirds-and-retirees-can-beat-soaring-gas-prices-on-the-drive-home
Snowbirds to return for pre-season training at CFB Comox: Training in Comox runs from April 18 to May 9, with the team flying up to three times a day ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/snowbirds-to-return-for-pre-season-training-at-cfb-comox-11914815
‘Didn’t like us Canadians’: Snowbirds say tensions between Canada, U.S. led to changes in travel itinerary
ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/article/didnt-like-us-canadians-snowbirds-say-tensions-between-canada-us-led-to-changes-in-travel-itinerary/
Bye-Bye, Snowbirds: Wealthy Americans Are Relocating Permanently for Retirement — and This Financial Adviser Can't Fault Their Logic
kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/retiring-americans-snowbirds-are-relocating-permanently
Some Canadian snowbirds still flying south amid tensions with U.S.: Maple Leaf Golf and Country Club, a retirement community in Port Charlotte ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/strain-us-canada-snowbirds-going-south-9.7022851
Some snowbirds want out of Florida. A bad housing market makes it hard to leave: As the era of bilateral bad blood between Canada and the U.S. drags on ...
cbc.ca/news/world/snowbirds-leaving-florida-9.7031072
Snowbirds on hook for $60K in NYS taxes after panel doubts their move to Florida: John Hoff and Kathleen Ocorr-Hoff looked forward to retiring to Florida ...
nypost.com/2025/12/29/us-news/nys-snowbirds-lose-bid-to-migrate-to-florida-and-dodge-state-tax-bill/
The Globe and Mail Dec 03 25
From Portugal to Mexico, snowbirds are scouting beyond the U.S. for vacation homes
theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-snowbirds-us-vacation-homes-mexico-portugal/
Big drop in snowbirds heading to U.S. this winter, as many look overseas instead: Meanwhile, the number of snowbirds planning travel to Mexico, Spain or other ...
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Snowbirds: Avoid These 3 Sneaky Insurance Issues: Before snowbirds depart for their winter retreat, they should check their insurance coverage for surprises that ...
kiplinger.com/personal-finance/home-insurance/snowbirds-avoid-these-sneaky-insurance-issues
Canadian snowbirds say U.S. politics are ruffling feathers and changing their migration patterns
cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/canadian-snowbirds-rethinking-us-travel-plans-9.6980001
Big drop in snowbirds heading to U.S. this winter, as many look overseas instead: A new survey finds that fewer snowbirds are planning to flock to the United ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/2025/11/17/big-drop-in-snowbirds-heading-to-us-this-winter-as-many-look-overseas-instead/
Canadian snowbirds abandon U.S. travel plans this winter over political tensions, high costs: survey
thestar.com/news/canada/canadian-snowbirds-abandon-u-s-travel-plans-this-winter-over-political-tensions-high-costs-survey/article_60178649-9c63-4098-a4ab-c1163c8a4fea.html
