Meth wreaking havoc for sure.
I am sure you have seen the change in Parry Sound too. Discarded needle, etc.
And North Bay going through hell. Their own encampments/tent cities, discarded needles, crime, etc.
Going north (even farther north) not necessarily an escape from these issues anymore. Not just a big city problem.
Sad but, true.
There definitely will be offsets for each option. Costs for both too.
You seem to be going at it in a level-headed way.
Best of luck,
Mark