Madeline, it must be your neighborhood. Most of us in the US are not complaining. Not completely satisfied but not enough reason to contemplate moving away. There are choices. And altough I love the place, Canada would not be my first choice. Speaking of Canada, who would need more than what Britsh Columbia has to offer, with Vancouver as a base of operations. Scenery, dining, sking, fishing and the ferry rides to VC Island. Mesmerizing! Anyone here from VC?
(spent a lot trips there, mostly business, and it has been a few years)