Nextdoor, a community safety network that recently unveiled a new app, has announced the return of its annual Treat Map tradition for the sixth consecutive year, helping Canadians celebrate Halloween safely.
From now until October 31, users can place a pin on the Treat Map to share plans, signal whether they are handing out candy, or show off their decorations. To help families plan the perfect trick-or-treat, users can add photos and notes to the pins, which can be used to show off what candy people are handing out, allergy-friendly options, or to assist with creating safety zones.
According to a study conducted by Angus Reid and Nextdoor, nearly six in ten Canadians (59 per cent) want additional safety measures during Halloween, with road safety (63 per cent) and safety around other people (36 per cent). According to the survey, other concerns include weather (40 per cent), food safety (31 per cent), and bullying (25 per cent).
The survey also revealed that British Columbia (68 per cent), Atlantic Canada (67 per cent), and Ontario (64 per cent) were the provinces that cared the most about road safety. Of the 59 per cent of Canadians who want more safety measures in place, 32 per cent want more police presence, 25 per cent want temporary road closures, and 24 per cent want designated trick-or-treat zones.
In terms of weather, Alberta (51 per cent) is the province that cares the most about weather safety. In terms of community safety, 67 per cent of Canadians say that their community is just as safe as it was five years ago, while 16 per cent say that their community isn’t as safe as it was before.
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