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.
The Journal profiles several households that the pandemic has convinced to give up on Montreal and go live in the regions.
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.