About half of Ontarians plan to celebrate Halloween: poll

About half of Ontarians are getting into the spooky spirit for Halloween this year, according to a new poll. On Monday, Maru Public Opinion revealed 52 per cent of Ontarians are donning Halloween costumes and handing out candy for trick-or-treaters. This is nearly a 20 per cent difference to the number of Atlantic Canadians celebrating the frightening evening, with 71 per cent of pollsters in the region rising to the occasion. Across Canada, 18 to 34-year-olds are the most deadly serious about Halloween, with 65 per cent confirming they plan to go out for witching hour. The poll also revealed high income earners, those earning $100,000 per year or more, are more likely to carve time out for Halloween than those who make less than $50,000 a year, with a 14 per cent difference between the two groups. While the poll didn’t state reasons why some are opting out of Halloween this season, it could be due to the rising costs of Halloween treats. David Soberman, a marketing professor at the U