Can Halloween be rescheduled? A New Brunswick city has made the decision to postpone trick-or-treating this year because of a wet and windy forecast, but not everyone is in agreement.

Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for Oct. 31. — calling for strong gusts and heavy rain due in part to Hurricane Melissa.

The City of Bathurst has informed residents that “official Halloween activities” — which includes door-to-door trick-or- treating — will now be held on Nov. 1 instead of Oct. 31.

“This decision was made with the safety and comfort of our children, families, and community in mind,” the city wrote on Facebook and its website.

“We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation, and we encourage all residents to spread th

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