Halloween falls on October 31 because the ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain, considered the earliest known root of Halloween, occurred on this day.
In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to praise all saints.
Soon, All Saints' Day incorporated some traditions of Samhain and the evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween.
Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats.
Today’s the day to eat candies and sweets to your heart’s content! Happy Halloween!

The province proposed removing HST on most new homes, combining provincial and federal support to lower purchase costs for eligible buyers across Ontario.
Buyers of new homes priced at $1M or less would receive full relief, with potential savings reaching up to $130K under the proposal.
Homes from $1M to $1.5M would still qualify for the maximum rebate, while higher-priced homes would see relief gradually reduced above that range.
Officials said the measure could add ~8K housing starts in 2027, support up to 21K jobs, and strengthen Ontario's economy through construction activity.
Applications are not open yet; buyers purchasing eligible homes from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 can apply after program launch.

North Oshawa condos claimed the top two affordable sales, showing entry-level options remained available recently for buyers seeking lower-priced ownership in the city.
The lowest-priced Oshawa sale was a move-in-ready studio that closed at $235K, with furnishings, appliances, in-unit laundry, and nearby post-secondary campuses for convenience.
That studio's building added value with a gym, yoga room, study areas, meeting spaces, games room, social lounge, plus a rooftop patio.
The second-cheapest Oshawa unit, a one-bedroom in Windfields, sold for $300K and offered contemporary finishes, abundant light, and an efficient open-concept layout.
It was presented as a smart buy for first-time buyers, working professionals, and income-focused investors in one of Oshawa's fastest-growing communities locally.

Welcome to 1090 Thimbleberry Circle, a well cared for 4 Bed, 4 Bath home in Oshawa's established Eastdale community. Set on a pie-shaped lot in a mature, family friendly neighbourhood, this is a home with plenty of room to relax & enjoy where you live. The main floor offers a traditional layout with separate living, dining & family rooms, giving everyone space to spread out. Beautiful hardwood floors, large windows & a wood burning fireplace add warmth & character. The eat-in kitchen has plenty of cabinetry & workspace, with a walkout to the large deck & covered solarium. It's a great extension of the living space & a wonderful spot to enjoy the backyard through much of the year. Main floor laundry adds everyday convenience. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom features a huge walk-in closet & renovated ensuite with walk-in shower. The 2nd bedroom also has a walk-in closet, while two additional bedrooms offer plenty of room for family, guests or a home office. A good-sized linen closet provides additional storage. The finished basement offers even more living space with a large recreation room, wet bar, stone feature wall & powder room. Outside, enjoy the fully fenced pie-shaped yard, front porch, large deck & covered outdoor space. A 2 car garage & paved driveway provide plenty of parking. Updates include the iron fence and paved driveway (2013), shingles & garage doors (2008), carpet on the second floor & in the basement (2022) & most of the windows are casement. This is not a cookie-cutter home & that's part of its charm. The traditional rooms offer separation & flexibility, while the larger lot, mature surroundings & established neighbourhood provide a feeling that's hard to find in many newer communities. Rainbow Park has been beautifully renovated & is close by, with schools, transit & easy access to Hwy 401 & 407 nearby. A comfortable, character-filled home with space to spread out, a backyard to enjoy & a neighbourhood where you can put down roots.

Canada's affordability measure improved by under 1 point in Q2 to ~53%, marking the smallest quarterly gain in nearly a year nationally.
Income growth drove the entire Q2 improvement, while home prices and borrowing costs stayed fairly steady across Canada, limiting broader affordability progress.
The economics team warned this recovery was losing fuel because stable prices and steady rates may not last, especially with upward pressure on longer-term rates.
Wage gains and a one-time federal benefit supported households in Late-Q2, yet some Canadian markets still posted their first affordability setback in several quarters.
Looking ahead, higher bond yields, possible 2027 central bank hikes, and rising utility costs could modestly raise ownership expenses as the new year begins.

Earlier this year, Canada’s ownership-cost burden reached ~53% of median household income by Late-Q2, improving by ~0.5 points from Late-Q1 nationwide, a slight easing.
Ownership costs stayed mostly stable through Late-Q2, showing affordability improved only modestly and suggesting the national shift came from steady pricing, not a rapid reset.
Within Canada, Vancouver and Toronto led housing-cost declines, while Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg posted modest price gains, showing affordability shifts varied by market.
Calgary and Edmonton were largely flat quarterly, with slight cost easing, yet both stayed above long-term affordability norms, underscoring lingering pressure for local buyers.
Edmonton remained among Canada’s most affordable major markets, but even there buyers faced affordability hurdles that could keep some from entering the market.