Good morning and happy Tuesday!

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That said, are you enjoying the colours of the leaves and the crunch when you step on them?

Fun fact: Ancient cultures believed Halloween costumes protected them from ghosts

The tradition of wearing costumes for Halloween may have originated from Celtic festivals. In Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man, the festival was called Samhain, and was called Calan Gaeaf in Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany.

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While they were in these disguises, people then went to houses, singing in exchange for food, much like how trick or treaters go around neighbourhoods for candy.

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In case you missed it: B.C. grocer hands out thousands in employee bonuses amid regional staffing shortages

A B.C. grocery store owner wanted to celebrate his employees含羞草研究社� hard work during a difficult summer by handing out $30,000 in employee bonuses.

Jean-Marc Pesant and his son Pierce took over the Huckleberry Mountain Market, located in Christina Lake.

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Employees said they felt very grateful that their hard work was being recognized.

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