Nextdoor, a community safety network it recently introduced a new applicationannounced the return of its annual treat card tradition for the sixth year in a row, helping Canadians celebrate Halloween safely.
From now until October 31, users can place a PIN on a treat card to share plans, signal whether they're giving out candy, or show off their decorations. To help families plan the perfect trick or treat, users can add photos and notes to the pins, which can be used to showcase what candy people are handing out, allergy-friendly options, or help create safety zones.
Nearly six in ten Canadians (59 percent) want extra safety measures during Halloween, with road safety (63 percent) and safety around other people (36 percent), according to a study conducted by Angus Reid and Nextdoor. Other concerns include weather (40 percent), food safety (31 percent) and bullying (25 percent), according to the survey.
The survey also found that British Columbia (68 per cent), Atlantic Canada (67 per cent) and Ontario (64 per cent) were the provinces most concerned about road safety. Of the 59 per cent of Canadians who want more safety measures, 32 per cent want more police presence, 25 per cent want temporary road closures and 24 per cent want designated trick or treating areas.
In terms of weather, Alberta (51 per cent) is the province most concerned about weather safety. In terms of community safety, 67 percent of Canadians say their community is as safe as it was five years ago, while 16 percent say their community is not as safe as it once was.
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