11–20 of 23 posts
Earlier quoted context omitted.
That's already in place; the mayor cites wifi availability, including free coverage downtown.
[deleted]
From the article: "We also have a dome of free Wi-Fi coverage over part of our downtown [Chochrane]. Do you have that in Toronto?"
This is kind of interesting, but that's incredibly isolated. Living out there full-time isn't just a bit of a departure from a big city, by Canadian terms it's about the width of British Columbia, just to get back to the city where your friends might be if you're coming from Toronto. In their Maclean's interview, they remark that they're on the same latitude as Winnipeg, but Winnipeg is already incredibly isolated as…
This is kind of interesting, but that's incredibly isolated. Living out there full-time isn't just a bit of a departure from a big city, by Canadian terms it's about the width of British Columbia, just to get back to the city where your friends might be if you're coming from Toronto. In their Maclean's interview, they remark that they're on the same latitude as Winnipeg, but Winnipeg is already incredibly isolated as…
I couldn't see myself living in Northern Ontario either, but for some people, small town life is idyllic. There was even a popular Canadian sitcom portraying such a life ("Corner Gas", set in rural Saskatchewan). As a "city-slicker" I really enjoyed watching Corner Gas. It's like the Canadian version of Parks and Recreation except more rural.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
[deleted]
Funny attempt at correcting a misspelling that isn't there, but he wrote "the mayor [as in a person] cites [as in what he said]", not "the major city". From the article: "We also have a dome of free Wi-Fi coverage over part of our downtown [Chochrane]. Do you have that in Toronto?"
> [Chochrane]
Muphry's Law strikes again ;)
- distance to medical facilities
- internet
- shipping costs are insane in Canada
Incredibly isolated - Canada is a huge country. Property taxes, access to basic services, Power/Gas might be incredibly expensive. Groceries are very expensive. Too expensive to build homes in those locations, because of isolation. there is a reason these properties sold for 10 dollars.
Much bigger and closer to other towns than where I grew up. Isolated is relative.
There are houses there already, so it's certainly possible to build there. Probably requires being able to hire and load a double trailer semi, cast a concrete slab, do some plumbing and electrical work yourself.
Bit cold for my liking but it'll suit some.
Looks beautiful there! Sounds like a waiting list has developed. I wonder if the minor exodus away from major centers will continue. Personally, as a millenial entering my 'family' years, I feel pretty attracted to smaller centers. Safety, peacefulness and quiet trumps the excitement and chaos of a large city for me.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Funny attempt at correcting a misspelling that isn't there, but he wrote "the mayor [as in a person] cites [as in what he said]", not "the major city". From the article: "We also have a dome of free Wi-Fi coverage over part of our downtown [Chochrane]. Do you have that in Toronto?"
> Funny attempt at correcting a misspelling that isn't there > [Chochrane] Muphry's Law strikes again ;)