When provincial restrictions lifted in summer, the Northern Health region saw an increase in COVID-19 cases. Large gatherings without proof of vaccination (or even masks) were partly responsible for the upswing in more COVID-19 cases in the north.

The Northern Health Authority sent out a release on Oct. 14 asking residents to please adhere to more strict measures of the Public Health Order in October after a number of outbreaks across the region.

Last year, over the Hallowe'en weekend, vaccinations hadn't been distributed widely, so social distancing and mask-wearing encouraged for those celebrating. Trick or treaters were encouraged against knocking on doors, and safe events popped up in communities across the north.

Not much has changed for this year, as many communities in the north are still fighting low vaccination rates.

So, how can northerners get their spook on this year? Here's a break-down of Hallowe'en celebrations from west to east:

Haida Gwaii Hallowe'en Market (Oct. 30, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m)

Kitimat Murder Mystery Fundraiser (Oct. 30)

Terrace Lushes with Brushes: Witchy Waze (Oct. 27)

Witset (Dze L K'ant Friendship Centre) Stay at Home Hallowe'en Kit (Register online)

Smithers Spooktacular at the BV Regional Pool and Recreation Centre (Oct. 30)

Haunted House Tour in the Village of Telkwa (Oct. 31)

Prince George Multiple events (Oct. 29-31)

Burns Lake Hallowe'en Contests (Virtual) (Oct. 25-31)