This sugar-sand beach oasis is 3.5 hrs from Toronto and round-trip flights are under $350
You can escape the November chill. 🏝️
Leaves are falling from the trees, and the temperature has dropped, but beach days may not be as far away as you think.
Skyscanner has revealed its monthly Travel Hack Series, highlighting everything from the best time to book to the cheapest destinations and trending travel routes.
This dreamy destination, with sugary sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and sun-filled skies, was named among the cheapest places to fly to from Canada this November, with flights for under $350 round-trip.
Located just three and a half hours from Toronto, it's an idyllic spot to soak up some sun and escape the November chill.
The destination
Located on New Providence Island, Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas, boasting tropical scenery and beachy vibes.
You'll find crystal-clear blue waters, stretches of soft white sand, upscale resorts, and colourful coral reefs that make it a hotspot for snorkelers.
The fall months offer warm temperatures, hotel deals, and fewer tourists than in busier travel periods. You can trade chilly days up north for a little sunshine and beach time.
According to Royal Caribbean, shoulder season (May and November) is the best time to visit if you're looking for good deals and fewer crowds, while December to April is the best time to visit for weather.
"May and November bring a sweet balance of pleasant weather and fewer crowds," the website says.
"You'll enjoy plenty of sunshine, occasional tropical showers and discounted hotel rates — perfect for travelers who prefer a relaxed pace without the peak-season bustle."
Things to do
There's no shortage of ways to fill your days in Nassau, whether you're looking to soak up the sun or explore the island's history.
According to its tourism website, it's home to "one of the world's largest and most stunning coral reefs" and boasts around 300 days of sunshine each year.
You can spend an afternoon lounging on Cable Beach, make a splash at Aquaventure Water Park, or wander through Clifton Heritage National Park to discover historic ruins and scenic coastal trails.
For some local culture, you can head downtown to browse colourful shops and markets, climb the historic Queen's Staircase, or check out the Pirates Museum for a glimpse into the region's swashbuckling past.
It's also worth visiting Ardastra Gardens & Wildlife Conservation Centre, home to tropical birds and other wildlife.
Cheap flights from Toronto
Getting to this tropical oasis doesn't require a lengthy plane ride. Direct flights from Toronto take around three and a half hours.
Depending on your travel dates and airline, round-trip fares can dip below $350, making a sunny getaway more affordable than you'd expect.
According to Skyscanner's press release, you can snag round-trip flights from Canada for as low as $321. However, some cheaper flights may include layovers and connections.
Prices fluctuate depending on the season and availability, so it's worth comparing dates before booking. Keep in mind that baggage charges and other fees may apply.
If you're ready to swap Canada's crisp autumn days for turquoise waters and sandy shores, this Bahamian getaway could be just the ticket.
Costco, Walmart or Loblaws? Here's which store has the cheapest Halloween candy prices
Coffee Crisp, Aero, Ruffles, Swedish Berries, Caramilk, Mars, Twix, and more!
It's the season for Halloween candy, chocolate and chips at grocery stores in Canada.
Whether you're buying for trick-or-treaters or buying for yourself, Narcity compared prices at Costco, Walmart and Loblaws.
That includes chocolate like Coffee Crisp, KitKat, Caramilk, Mars and Twix, candy like Twizzlers, Swedish Berries and Sour Patch Kids and chips like Ruffles.
Narcity went to all three stores, looked for similar products, checked prices and then compared costs.
So, here's what you need to know about the Halloween candy, chocolate and chips and which store has the cheapest products.
Coffee Crisp, KitKat, Aero and Smarties
Coffee Crisp, KitKat, Aero and Smarties at Costco. Centre: Coffee Crisp, KitKat, Aero and Smarties at Walmart. Right: Coffee Crisp, KitKat, Aero and Smarties at Loblaws.
All three stores have packs of Coffee Crisp, KitKat, Aero and Smarties chocolate, but Costco has full-sized bars, while Walmart and Loblaws have treat-sized bars.
It costs $21.99 for a 1.08-kilogram box of 24 full-sized bars at Costco, which works out to $2.03 per 100 grams and $0.91 per chocolate.
It costs $15.97 for a 977-gram box of 100 treat-sized bars at Walmart, which is $1.63 per 100 grams and $0.15 per chocolate.
It costs $24 for a 977-gram box of 100 treat-sized bars at Loblaws, which breaks down to $2.45 per 100 grams and $0.24 per chocolate.
Walmart is $0.40 cheaper per 100 grams than Costco and $0.82 cheaper per 100 grams than Loblaws for this product.
Caramilk, Dairy Milk Oreo and Twirl
Dairy Milk Oreo, Cadbury Toffee Crunch, Twirl and Caramilk at Costco. Centre: Dairy Milk Oreo, Caramilk, Wunderbar and Twirl at Walmart. Right: Dairy Milk Oreo, Caramilk, Wunderbar and Twirl at Loblaws.
These stores have the Cadbury treat-size bar variety pack with Caramilk, Dairy Milk Oreo and Twirl chocolate, but Costco includes Cadbury Toffee Crunch, while Walmart and Loblaws include Wunderbar.
It costs $17.99 for a 1.3-kilogram box with 120 chocolates at Costco, which breaks down to $1.38 per 100 grams and $0.14 per chocolate.
It costs $15.48 for a 993-gram box with 90 chocolates at Walmart, which works out to $1.55 per 100 grams and $0.17 per chocolate.
It costs $22 for a 993-gram box with 90 chocolates at Loblaws, which is $2.21 per 100 grams and $0.24 per chocolate.
Costco is $0.17 cheaper per 100 grams than Walmart and $0.83 cheaper per 100 grams than Loblaws for this product.
Ruffles chips
Ruffles chips at Walmart. Right: Ruffles chips at Loblaws.
Both Walmart and Loblaws have boxes of snack-sized Ruffles chips.
It costs $12.97 for a 640-gram box of Ruffles chips with 40 snack-sized bags at Walmart.
It costs $12.99 for a 640-gram box of Ruffles chips with 40 snack-sized bags at Loblaws.
Walmart is $0.02 cheaper than Loblaws for this product.
Mars, Twix, Snickers and peanut M&M's
Mars, Twix, Snickers and peanut M&M's at Costco. Right: Mars, Twix, Snickers and peanut M&M's at Walmart.
Both Costco and Walmart have the treat-sized Mars, Twix, Snickers and peanut M&M's chocolates for Halloween.
It costs $23.99 for a 1.48-kilogram box with 140 treat-sized chocolates at Costco, which works out to $1.62 per 100 grams and $0.17 per chocolate.
It costs $14.97 for a one-kilogram box with 95 treat-sized chocolates at Walmart, which breaks down to $1.49 per 100 grams and $0.15 per chocolate.
Walmart is $0.13 cheaper per 100 grams than Costco for this product.
Twizzlers
Twizzlers at Costco. Centre: Twizzlers and Jolly Rancher gummies at Walmart. Right: Twizzlers and Jolly Rancher gummies at Loblaws.
Each store has treat-sized Twizzlers, but the Costco pack has more flavour varieties, while the Walmart and Loblaws packs have Jolly Rancher gummies.
It costs $14.99 for a 1.3-kilogram bag with 109 pieces at Costco, which works out to $1.15 per 100 grams and $0.13 per piece.
It costs $12.97 for a 1.02-kilogram bag with 100 pieces at Walmart, which is $1.27 per 100 grams and $0.12 per piece.
It costs $20 for a 1.02-kilogram bag with 100 pieces at Loblaws, which breaks down to $1.96 per 100 grams and $0.20 per piece.
Costco is $0.12 cheaper per 100 grams than Walmart and $0.81 cheaper per 100 grams than Loblaws for this Halloween candy.
Reese's, Oh Henry, Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme and Whoppers
Reese's, Oh Henry, Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme and Whoppers at Walmart. Right: Reese's, Oh Henry, Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme and Whoppers at Loblaws.
Walmart and Loblaws have bags of Reese's Cups, Reese's Pieces, Oh Henry, Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme and Whoppers chocolate for Halloween.
It costs $12.97 for a 962-gram bag with 100 chocolates at Walmart.
It costs $20 for a 962-gram bag with 100 chocolates at Loblaws.
Walmart is $7.03 cheaper than Loblaws for this product!
Swedish Berries and Sour Patch Kids
Swedish Berries and Sour Patch Kids at Costco. Right: Swedish Berries, Sour Patch Kids, Fuzzy Peach and Swedish Fish at Loblaws.
Costco and Loblaws have Halloween candy boxes with Swedish Berries and Sour Patch Kids, but the Loblaws pack also has Fuzzy Peach and Swedish Fish.
It costs $23.99 for a 1.9-kilogram box with 150 pieces at Costco, which breaks down to $1.26 per 100 grams and $0.15 per piece.
It costs $19 for a 1.12-kilogram box with 90 pieces at Loblaws, which is $1.78 per 100 grams and $0.21 per piece.
Costco is $0.52 cheaper per 100 grams than Loblaws for this Halloween candy.
Cheetos
Cheetos at Walmart. Right: Cheetos at Loblaws.
Walmart and Loblaws have boxes of snack-sized Cheetos for Halloween.
It costs $12.97 for a 640-gram box with 40 snack-sized bags at Walmart.
It costs $12.99 for a 640-gram box with 40 snack-sized bags at Loblaws.
Walmart is $0.02 cheaper than Loblaws for this product.
WHICH STORE HAS THE CHEAPEST HALLOWEEN CANDY?
Now that we've compared prices for eight Halloween candy, chocolate and chips at Costco, Walmart and Loblaws, let's break down which store has the lowest prices.
Costco is the cheapest store for the box of Dairy Milk Oreo, Cadbury Toffee Crunch, Twirl and Caramilk, the bag of Twizzlers and the box of Swedish Berries and Sour Patch Kids.
Walmart is the cheapest store for the box of Coffee Crisp, KitKat, Aero and Smarties, the box of Ruffles, the box of Mars, Twix, Snickers and M&M's, the bag of Reese's, Oh Henry, Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme and Whoppers, and the box of Cheetos.
None of the Halloween candy, chocolate or chips at Loblaws that Narcity compared have the lowest prices.
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No new measles cases since August prompts Manitoba to declare disease outbreak over
Public health officials in Manitoba say a provincewide measles outbreak is over.
That comes more than a year after it first reported new cases of the disease.
The government says the last laboratory-confirmed case was identified in August.
A total of 1,038 measles cases have been documented in the province since the outbreak was first reported.
The province says there were 52 hospitalizations, with half of them involving children under the age of 10.
Of the total reported cases, 87 per cent of the people were either not immunized or their immunization status was unknown.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.

Rafaëlle Roy commente les interventions à propos de son bébé et revient sur ses paroles
« C'est juste tannant d'avoir constamment des remarques du genre. »
Après avoir partagé une vidéo de son bébé Milo lors d'une sortie dans un magasin, sur ses réseaux sociaux, Rafaëlle Roy a reçu des messages lui expliquant que son garçon n'était pas bien attaché dans sa poussette. Dans une série de stories sur Instagram, Rafaëlle a ensuite répondu aux commentaires qu'elle reçoit et a finalement rectifié le tir après quelques échanges avec sa communauté.
Dans sa réponse aux interventions, la jeune maman a expliqué que les gens n'avaient pas à s'inquiéter, bien qu'elle comprenne le désir qu'ont ses abonné.es de l'informer :
« Je le sais que personne intervient avec des mauvaises intentions, mais ayez confiance en notre jugement […]. C'est juste tannant d'avoir constamment des remarques du genre. »
Quelques heures plus tard, Rafaëlle a partagé un nouveau message où elle souhaite revenir sur ses paroles puisqu'elle ignorait qu'il était important de bien attacher son bébé en tout temps, même s'iel n'est pas en voiture, afin de réduire les risques d'asphyxie positionnelle :
« [Deux] personnes ont pris la peine de rectifier en me mentionnant ceci! Alors la gang, je reviens sur mes paroles - C'est bien correct vos interventions bienveillantes. C'était une petite accumulation, car suite à ma dernière publication, les gens pensaient que mes enfants faisaient face à l'avant dans l'auto et je recevais une tonne de remarques donc il a fallu que j'explique! »
« Je n'aurais pas voulu ne pas le savoir parce que je n'aime pas qu'on intervienne pour m'informer… You know? », ajoute la chanteuse.
Après avoir partagé quelques ressources supplémentaires pour aller chercher davantage d'informations sur le sujet, Rafaëlle a spécifié que le but de ses stories n'était pas de lancer une discussion, mais plus tôt d'apprendre :
« Ne partons pas de débat, c'est propre à vous. Si ça ne vous tente pas, suite à ces informations, d'attacher votre enfant tout le temps, si ça ne vous tente pas de changer quoi que ce soit, il n'y a zéro stress. Moi, c'est venu me chercher, je partage l'information, mais moi je pense que c'est mieux qu'on le sache puis qu'on prenne nos propres décisions en toute connaissance de cause. »
Elle a terminé en souhaitant une bonne soirée à tous.tes et en disant qu'elle ne s'attendait pas à lancer un tel débat.