Halloween-themed blotter papers filled with fentanyl, a potentially harmful drug, has parents concerned about the dangers around the holiday that encourages children to ask strangers for candy. Taking precautions on Halloween1:58"Parents should take the same precautions with Halloween candy as they always would, and allergies are the most likely concern there. Peanuts are more likely to harm children than fentanyl in the context of Halloween." They believe more are out in the city and have put a warning out the public with Halloween coming on Tuesday. The Canadian Centre for Child Protection has created a resource called 5 Habits for a Safe Halloween for parents looking for more information.

Source: CBC News October 30, 2017 20:15 UTC