(Halloween-Survey)
Halloween isn’t just for kids — an increasing number of adults appear to be taking in spooky season celebrations, too.
An online Leger poll found 31 per cent of respondents say they will celebrate Halloween this year with a special event such as a costume party or horror movie night.
That’s an increase of six percentage points over last year.
The poll also suggests Atlantic Canadians seem to be the most enthusiastic about the holiday while Quebec maintains its historically lower interest.
This year, just 28 per cent of Quebec respondents planned to dole out treats compared to 46 per cent nationally and 68 per cent in Atlantic Canada.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NB-Gas-Tax)
Gas prices in New Brunswick could drop by about eight cents a litre after a tax cut.
Premier Susan Holt says the carbon adjuster tax will be gone starting December 1st.
The tax was introduced in 2022 and passes the cost of federal clean fuel regulations for refiners and retailers onto consumers.
Holt had promised during last year’s election campaign to remove the tax to help consumers with the high cost of living.
(The Canadian Press)
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NB-Tourism-Strategy)
The New Brunswick government has unveiled its tourism strategy for the next five years.
Fresh Perspective: New Brunswick Tourism Strategy 2026-2031 aims to increase annual tourism revenues by one-billion-dollars to hit 3.7-billion.
It includes 10 main priorities that focus on showcasing all seasons and regions of the province, promoting outdoor adventures, celebrating Acadian and Indigenous cultures, and supporting wellness.
The province says the new strategy comes after public consultations involving more than 86-thousand survey responses. (The Canadian Press)
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(NL-Hurricane-Melissa)
Hurricane Melissa is expected to roar by the southeast tip of Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula overnight tonight.
Environment Canada says waves could reach seven metres in some areas.
Those waves combined with the storm surge could cause flooding along the southwest coasts of the Burin and Avalon Peninsulas.
Bob Robichaud of the Canadian Hurricane Centre says the conditions in Newfoundland will be determined by Melissa’s westward track.
If the storm gets closer to shore, or makes landfall, its impacts could be worse.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Youth-Extremist)
A Halifax youth was set to appear in court yesterday, but the case was stayed until November 20.
The youth faces of child pornography, animal abuse and inciting hatred against an identifiable group.
Halifax police and RCMP allege the youth is a member of an online extremist group that coerces children into harming themselves of engaging in sexual activity while on camera.
Police started their investigation in May; the youth was arrested earlier this month.
(The Canadian Press)
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(PEI-Halloween)
Some trick-or-treaters in Prince Edward Island will have to wait until Saturday to collect their candy.
Charlottetown, Cornwall, and Stratford issued a joint statement yesterday that trick-or-treating would be postponed to Saturday amid weather concerns.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning that heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit the P-E-I on Friday.
Lennox Island and Abegweit First Nations moved their trick-or-treating to last night to get ahead of the weather.
(CBC News)
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