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Loss of 'snowbirds' amid pandemic another hit to US tourism
Read full article: Loss of 'snowbirds' amid pandemic another hit to US tourismCanadian snowbirds must buy a supplemental plan to their government-provided coverage for any emergencies during their stay. Sheโs also not sure how much of a boost RV parks and campgrounds will get. Snowbirds make up 30% of the business for Florida's RV parks, he said. Between vacation rentals and hotels, the city did 5.5% more business between July and September compared with the same period last year. โThe amount of people coming on vacation rentals was like nothing we had ever seen.
Canadian aerobatic jet crashes amid pandemic show; 1 dead
Read full article: Canadian aerobatic jet crashes amid pandemic show; 1 deadIn this undated photo provided by the Royal Canadian Air Force, Capt. (Royal Canadian Air Force via AP)KAMLOOPS, BC A Canadian aerobatic jet crashed into a British Columbia neighborhood during a flyover intended to boost morale during the pandemic, killing one crew member, seriously injuring another and setting a house on fire. The Snowbirds are Canadas equivalent of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds or U.S. Navys Blue Angels. Caseys roots were in Nova Scotia a province that saw a gunman kill 22 people in rampage amid the pandemic last month. The air force obtained its Tutor jets in 1963 and has used them in air demonstrations since 1971.