When provincial restrictions lifted in summer, the Northern Health region saw an increase in COVID-19 cases.\u00a0Large gatherings without proof of vaccination (or even masks) were partly responsible for the upswing in more COVID-19 cases in the north.<\/p>\n
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<\/a> after a number of outbreaks across the region.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Not much has changed for this year, as many communities in the north are still fighting low vaccination rates.<\/a><\/p>\n So, how can northerners get their spook on this year? Here's a break-down of Hallowe'en celebrations from west to east:<\/p>\n Haida Gwaii Hallowe'en Market<\/a> (Oct. 30, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m)<\/p>\n Kitimat Murder Mystery Fundraiser<\/a> (Oct. 30)<\/p>\n Terrace\u00a0Lushes with Brushes: Witchy Waze<\/em><\/a> (Oct. 27)<\/p>\n Witset (Dze L K'ant Friendship Centre) Stay at Home Hallowe'en Kit<\/em><\/a> (Register online)<\/p>\n Smithers\u00a0Spooktacular <\/em><\/a>at the BV Regional Pool and Recreation Centre (Oct. 30)<\/p>\n Haunted House Tour in the Village of Telkwa <\/em><\/a>(Oct. 31)<\/p>\n