Some folks flee Montreal for safety
The Journal profiles several households that the pandemic has convinced to give up on Montreal and go live in the regions.
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Blork 23:41 on 2020-06-27 Permalink
In two years time there will be a surge in Lyme disease and Zika virus cases and they’ll all come running back.
JP 01:24 on 2020-06-28 Permalink
In some of the cases discussed, the people already had roots or a connection to the region. It’s more of a “return.”
It may be feasible or attractive for some to move away. It depends on a bunch of different things. My roots are in Montreal; my career and social network are rooted here. I’m not moving to some place where I don’t have friends and family. The pandemic showed me how important that is for me.
Kate 12:14 on 2020-06-28 Permalink
Agreed, JP. If people either have sufficient savings to move from the city, or have the kind of work that can be done 100% onlne, it may be a solution for them, but it certainly isn’t for everyone.
I don’t know how good the broadband is in some of the regional spots, though.
I couldn’t do it, because living out there 100% requires a car, but largely because I am a city person and the country gives me the creeps.