Halloween

Field of Screams is looking for actors for its 2022 haunted maze. (Submitted photo)

Ready to scare? Field of Screams in search of actors for haunted maze

Field of Screams needs actors for all 18 nights of its signature fall event

Field of Screams is looking for actors for its 2022 haunted maze. (Submitted photo)
There are some crazy clowns, among other frightening sights at the Field of Screams corn mazes at O'Keefe Ranch this year. The Zombie Apocalypse-themed event runs nightly Thursday through Saturday. Tickets through okeeferanch.ca or on eventbrite.ca (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

North Okanagan ranch raising hairs over theme

Field of Screams hosting online contest

There are some crazy clowns, among other frightening sights at the Field of Screams corn mazes at O'Keefe Ranch this year. The Zombie Apocalypse-themed event runs nightly Thursday through Saturday. Tickets through okeeferanch.ca or on eventbrite.ca (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
A family gathers for a Mad Tea Party in Beasley Park caught by Google Street View October 2013 (Google Street View)

‘Curiouser and curiouser’: Mad Tea Party in Lake Country caught on Google

The Calendar would like to speak with the ‘entirely bonkers’ family captured in the images

  • Jul 6, 2022
A family gathers for a Mad Tea Party in Beasley Park caught by Google Street View October 2013 (Google Street View)
The Haunting of Falkland crew raised a significant amount of support for local groups through the weekend Halloween event. (Dean Trumbley photo)

Falkland Halloween haunt scares up support

Weekend-long Haunting of Falkland fundraiser raises $4,300

The Haunting of Falkland crew raised a significant amount of support for local groups through the weekend Halloween event. (Dean Trumbley photo)
Legendairy Farms was judged the Top Business Display in the first Armstrong in Gloom Halloween contest. (Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce photo)

Gloomiest homes in Armstrong named winner

First Halloween contest celebrates home and business displays

Legendairy Farms was judged the Top Business Display in the first Armstrong in Gloom Halloween contest. (Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce photo)
Fireworks blasted off from Beasley Park on Halloween Sunday thanks to the Lake Country Fire Department. (Renjith Madhavan photo)

PHOTOS: Fireworks blast off in Lake Country

If you missed the show, or live in Vernon where there wasn’t a show, check these photos and video out

Fireworks blasted off from Beasley Park on Halloween Sunday thanks to the Lake Country Fire Department. (Renjith Madhavan photo)
The Okanagan Military Tattoo writes that most of today’s Halloween traditions have their roots in ancient Scotland. (Contributed)

Halloween’s traditions come from Scotland

The Okanagan Military Tattoo provides a brief history, complete with excerpt from Robbie Burns poem

The Okanagan Military Tattoo writes that most of today’s Halloween traditions have their roots in ancient Scotland. (Contributed)
Snowy owls rest on a dead tree on the shore of Boundary Bay in Delta, B.C., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. The Nature Conservancy of Canada says instead of being scared of animals seen in typical Halloween depictions, like bats, owls, spiders and other animals that spark fear in many people, we should be scared for them. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Nature Conservancy says some spooky species get unfair bad rap at Halloween time

Bats, owls, spiders may be scary but experts say they’re helpful critters

Snowy owls rest on a dead tree on the shore of Boundary Bay in Delta, B.C., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. The Nature Conservancy of Canada says instead of being scared of animals seen in typical Halloween depictions, like bats, owls, spiders and other animals that spark fear in many people, we should be scared for them. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Witches were spotted on Osoyoos Lake last Halloween. Come out to Gyro Park to see the witches make their wicked return at 2 p.m. (Caroline Holz photo)

Witches return to Osoyoos Lake this Halloween

Witches are dusting off their brooms and paddleboards for the Hallow’s Eve tour

Witches were spotted on Osoyoos Lake last Halloween. Come out to Gyro Park to see the witches make their wicked return at 2 p.m. (Caroline Holz photo)
Vampires are part of the imagery of Halloween. Do you know who wrote the classic vampire novel, Dracula? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: Are you ready for Halloween thrills?

How much do you know about Halloween-themed chills and thrills?

Vampires are part of the imagery of Halloween. Do you know who wrote the classic vampire novel, Dracula? (Pixabay.com)
The Nature Conservancy of Canada said that spooky stereotypes surrounding creatures such as bats create misunderstandings about the important mammals. (Megan Atkins-Baker/News Staff)

Halloween-linked creatures’ spooky reputation hurts protection: conservation group

Stereotypes inhibit understanding of the importance of these creatures

The Nature Conservancy of Canada said that spooky stereotypes surrounding creatures such as bats create misunderstandings about the important mammals. (Megan Atkins-Baker/News Staff)
The Scoop for the week of Oct. 23-30. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)

VIDEO: The Scoop: Top headlines in Revelstoke this week

Halloween edition: Josh Piercey recaps the top news items in Revelstoke this week

The Scoop for the week of Oct. 23-30. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)
The Vernon Horror House returns to 39th Avenue Oct. 30 and 31 raising funds for the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. (Contributed)

Vernon horror house scares up funds for residential school survivors

Halloween thrills, complete with live actors, benefit society

The Vernon Horror House returns to 39th Avenue Oct. 30 and 31 raising funds for the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. (Contributed)
Halloween. (Pxhere.com photo)

Chilly, starry Halloween in store for Okanagan-Shuswap trick-or-treaters

Environment Canada urges people to dress warm and stay safe this Sunday

Halloween. (Pxhere.com photo)
Is it safe to go trick-or-treating during the pandemic? (AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin)

Is it OK to go trick-or-treating during the pandemic?

There are ways to minimize the risk of infection this Halloween

Is it safe to go trick-or-treating during the pandemic? (AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin)
The Halloween Great Pumpkin Glow returns to Armstrong’s Spirit Square this coming weekend. (Aarmstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce photo)

Pumpkins to glow in downtown Armstrong

Halloween Great Pumpkin Glow returns Friday, Oct. 29

The Halloween Great Pumpkin Glow returns to Armstrong’s Spirit Square this coming weekend. (Aarmstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce photo)
With Halloween just around the corner, the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP released some safety tips for children, parents/guardians and drivers Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. (RCMP photo)

Here’s how to enjoy a safe Halloween: Vernon RCMP

There are a few tips for children, parents/guardians and drivers to keep in mind

With Halloween just around the corner, the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP released some safety tips for children, parents/guardians and drivers Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. (RCMP photo)
FILE – A costumed trick or treater turns after being given candy during Halloween celebrations in Toronto, on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Switching to LEDs could prevent frightening bills for Halloween mega displays: BC Hydro

More and more British Columbians are putting up ‘mega displays’ to make up for last year’s lacklustre holidays

FILE – A costumed trick or treater turns after being given candy during Halloween celebrations in Toronto, on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Image by Sammy-Williams from Pixabay

Scary secrets: counting down 10 ‘hidden gem’ horror movies to watch on Halloween

Quite a few of these are terrifying films that will scare the living daylights out of you

Image by Sammy-Williams from Pixabay
Delia Chang uses bamboo and a string to lower candy down to trick-or-treaters at her home on Halloween amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Many parents are planning to let their children go trick-or-treating this year — but they may find fewer doors open than in pre-pandemic Halloweens. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Poll: Canadians still reluctant to hand out Halloween candy due to pandemic

Leger survey finds fewer than half of Canadians will open doors to trick-or-treaters due to COVID-19

Delia Chang uses bamboo and a string to lower candy down to trick-or-treaters at her home on Halloween amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Many parents are planning to let their children go trick-or-treating this year — but they may find fewer doors open than in pre-pandemic Halloweens. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck