Editor’s Message CSANews© is published four times a year and is Copyright WINTER 2025 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 James Dolan Milan Korcok Dr. Robert MacMillan Shari McIntyre David McPherson Robert Wiersema Judith Adam Gabrielle Bauer Alan Breznick Donna Carter Michael Coren Jennifer Cox Garry McDonald Johanne Blain James Carl Simpson Ted Popel Marjorie Heisler Karen Huestis Bud Conroy Ronald Brown Debra Ann MacLean Kimberley Tetzlaff Michael MacKenzie Wallace Weylie President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Past-President Director Director Director Director Executive Director Legal Counsel CSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Editor CSA Editor President Art Director Director of Operations Marketing Coordinator Marketing & Events Specialist J. Ross Quigley Garry McDonald Christopher Davidge Peter Prusa Paula McGovern Stefanye Zee Fran Castricone WINTER 2025 | ISSUE 137 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada. Merv Magus Cover photo: iStock.com/CarlosBarqueroPerez Illustrator Well, it is finally official. Starting in late December, the U.S. Immigration Department will REQUIRE you to take a photograph for their files. There will obviously be more delays at the border, so make your plans flexible. You may wish to check the border-crossing times before you get there, as well. Check at: bwt.cbp.gov This has been a long time coming and it appears that the U.S. now has their facial-recognition software working properly. It will certainly be a pain this year, but future crossings should be very simple and expedited. I believe that it is worth the hassle for later benefits. On another note, Medipac has had to cancel their three Snowbird Extravaganzas after 30 years of excellence. Our surveys showed reduced member interest, the booths were almost impossible to sell (we used to have 100 exhibitors, but only seven showed interest this year) and entertainment costs went through the roof. The end of an era, but the beginning of a new one and I am excited for our future. Thanks to Christopher and our show staff for 30 years of great memories. Sincerely, J. Ross Quigley Editor On another note, my friend had some final thoughts on the Blue Jays’ epic battle for the World Series championship... The last game of the World Series was a heartbreak for sure, but I take solace in knowing that the Jays were the better team. They showed it both on and off the field, and in all of the records that they set. The Dodgers may have the trophy but they will forever be on the other side of giving up 30 hits to Ernie Clement; giving up the first-ever pinch hit grand slam to Addison Barger; giving up the first-ever back-to-back home runs to start a World Series game to Davis Schneider and Vladdy; and striking out 12 times in a single game against Trey Yesavage to give him the rookie record for strikeouts in a World Series game. In sum, the Dodgers had one fantastic player in Yamamoto and some incredible luck, which saw them win a World Series that they did not deserve to win. I’m so proud of our team and if any TEAM deserves to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated or written about in terms of what it means to be a team, it’s the 2025 Blue Jays. They will forever live in my heart as one of the greatest teams in major league baseball history. by Michael Farrant CSANews | WINTER 2025 | 3
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