Halloween forecast and safety tips: what trick-or-treaters need to know

It won’t be long before the streets will be filled with trick-or-treaters donning their favourite costumes as they go door-to-door to scare up some sweets. Before heading out the door, here’s what you need to know to safely enjoy your Halloween festivities. SAFETY TIPS Several police services have released tips for trick-or-treaters or those planning to attend Halloween parties. Toronto police is urging those going out to be visible, predictable, and safe. They can do that by bringing flashlights or glowsticks, planning a route, looking before crossing the street, wearing face paint instead of a mask, and keeping the costume away from their feet. Toronto police added that officers would also be on patrol this evening “to keep all your little ghouls and goblins safe.” Happy Halloween!!! Plan ahead and stay safe tonight. We'll see you out there. pic.twitter.com/oq8xaFLEGr — Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) October 31, 2023 Ontario Provincial Police also released additional advi