My wife and I just had our first child in October. We have a small place near my office that was fine when city amenities were available (parks, play dates, libraries, etc.). Since my work is remote (Software Engineer, I can stay remote) and we can't use city amenities any more, we are moving to a secondary city to cut our cost of living, get waaaaaay more space (plus a front and back yard!) and be closer to family.

Upgraded

Cheaper, historic feel, quieter, only 30 mins from my work, oh...and cheaper

New job in Cambridge

COVID made hard living in a condo building with kids. We bought a house outside of the city. The house purchase and condo sale were about the same price (2BR condo w/ 1 parking ~1000sf VS. 3BR detached house ~2500sf w/ 2 car garage on 40x110ft lot). Currently packing.

Despite Canada doing somewhat better than the US now, I can't see how I can have a workable lifestyle at my apartment in Toronto. Especially if there's a second wave. I'm saving money by going back to my parents, while I plan where my next move will be. I'm seriously considering Victoria BC, given their mild climate. For things like outdoor activities, exercising year-round (no indoor gyms for me), eating at patios with friends in the winter-- a nicer climate seems like the best hope of regaining normalcy.

huge appreciation in Toronto but crumbling city services and underfunded transit. Time to triple our space within a 45 minute train commute.

Healthcare subspecialty training job contract - this offer was given 18 months ago so COVID can’t stop me (unless all the hospitals close to elective surgeries again).

The city is overpriced and over saturated. With COVID restrictions and flexible work from home schedule, there is no longer a need to live in the city.

I can buy a 900 sqft. condo on the outskirts of Toronto with $600/mo in condo fees, or I can transfer my job internally and buy a downtown duplex in Halifax where someone pays me $1500 in rent and I'm 20 minutes to the beach instead of 20 minutes in traffic to the grocery store. Decrease in cost, increase in quality of life. Small to mid sized cities are like cheat codes for remote workers - it would be rude not to make the move.

I just moved out of my condo on the 71st floor in the financial district, back to my parents house in the suburbs until things get back to normal! From there I'm planning to move back into the city, but choosing a more residential neighbourhood this time.

My wife and I had planned to move out of the city and into the suburbs, but with the prospects of extended work-from-home, we're now planning to move further away and closer to ski hills and lakes and family.