Editor’s Message CSANews© is published four times a year and is Copyright SPRING 2021 by Medipac International Communications Inc., 180 Lesmill Road, Toronto, Ontario M3B 2T5. 416.441.7000. Subscription Price: $9.95 Canada; $20.00 U.S. and foreign. Single copy: $3.95. Prices include tax. Published by Medipac International Communications Inc. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and are not necessarily those of the CSA, Medipac International Communications Inc. or its affiliates, their Directors, Officers, or other employees or agents. Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement No: 40063603. ISSN No: 1195-2393 Barb & Ron Kroll Dr. Robert MacMillan Shari McIntyre David McPherson Andrew Moore-Crispin Rex Vogel Robert Wiersema Judith Adam Gabrielle Bauer Donna Carter Michael Coren Jennifer Cox James Dolan John Hardy Milan Korcok Karen Huestis Ron Steeves Garry McDonald Ted Popel Wendy Caban Bob Slack James Leroux Mike Legault John Foster James Carl Simpson Johanne Blain Michael MacKenzie Wallace Weylie President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Past-President Director Director Director Director Director Executive Director Legal Counsel CSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Editor CSA Editor President Art Director Director of Operations Marketing & Events Specialist J. Ross Quigley Karen Huestis Christopher Davidge Peter Prusa Paula McGovern Fran Castricone SPRING 2021 | ISSUE 118 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada. Merv Magus Illustrator As we emerge from this dreaded COVID winter, it is important to remember all of our many blessings. Very few of us have had catastrophic results from this new pandemic and, other than government restrictions, have had happy lives. True, many were unable to live their normal snowbird lifestyles, but we adapted and are moving on. Vaccines are now readily available in most provinces, but getting them requires a concentrated effort on your part. So, stick with it and your vaccination should be ready soon. The real question is “What now?” There is only one answer – enjoy our beautiful spring and the upcoming summer. Watch the provincial and government announcements carefully and move to bring your life back to normal as soon as possible. We should still wear a mask in crowds and socially distancing from strangers is still a wise decision. There is a large component of our society that is refusing the various COVID vaccinations, including many front-line workers, and that is their right. I don’t personally agree with them, so I will choose to be safe when I can. It just makes sense. The urge to travel is almost overwhelming. We are retired people and this is what we all dreamed of during our working lives. Research the rules about COVID and your possible destinations and go as soon as you can. Relieve that itch. Look forward, not back. Happy Summer and have a Happy Life. J. Ross Quigley Editor CSANews | SPRING 2021 | 3
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