Trick or treat for candy

As Halloween nears, people are decorating homes, designing costumes and carving pumpkins. But of all the customs that mark the fall tradition, for many, the night of Oct. 31 is about one thing — candy.

The owner of a Chemainus sweet shop said customers have started to stockpile goodies for the trick-or-treaters they expect, and business will likely increase as the night of ghouls and gobstoppers draws closer.

“It’s wonderful to see how many parents are out with their kids enjoying that time together. It’s a festive occasion where they enjoy a family experience and I think that’s wonderful,” said Ward Yeager, of Hansel and Gretel’s Candy Co. on Willow Street.

This year, Yeager said, candies with a Halloween theme are selling fast. These include sweets shaped like skulls, bloodshot eyeballs and tiny pumpkins.

“That’s been really popular and that’s starting to just roll off the shelf right now.”

For those looking to save some money on Halloween candy, Yeager recommends buying bulk. He said packaging can increase the cost of sweets.

RCMP advise parents and guardians to do an inspection of the Halloween loot.

, but note tampering is not common.

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