The Halloween season is bringing more than ghosts and goblins this year – for many, rising candy prices are the real scare.

Stocking up on Halloween supplies in Toronto’s Golden Triangle neighbourhood, a popular East York spot for trick-or-treaters, Shannon Crookston said she had to take a different approach this year because of rising costs.

“We used to do the full-size chocolate bars every year,” Crookston said.

“But just given the cost, unfortunately, that wasn't an option anymore, so we've kind of had to do the treat size instead.”

According to the Retail Council of Canada, the price of Halloween candy – specifically chocolate – is up between 10 and 20 per cent across the country compared to the same time last year.

Shannon Crookston used to give out full-size chocolate bars for H

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