MINNEAPOLIS — Americans are expected to spend more than $3 billion on Halloween candy this year.
That’s according to the National Retail Federation. The number would mark an all-time high.
So what candy are we buying? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are America’s top Halloween candy, according to a survey by CandyStore.com. Skittles and M&M’s round out the top three.
In Minnesota, Hot Tamales are the No. 1 Halloween candy, the survey shows, followed by Tootsie Pops and Skittles.
CandyStore.com looked at 15 years of sales data to compile its list of top Halloween treats.
A simple bowl of ramen has helped transform lives in Edinburgh, as Maki & Ramen celebrates raising £20,000 for local charity, Thistle Foundation. Last week,…
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/people-enjoy-a-spring-day-on-mount-royal-in-montreal.jpg?id=56704863&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p> Winter is on its last legs, and folks in Quebec are eager for the kind of spring that actually feels like spring.
</p><p> But while the new season officially kicks off on March 20, it looks like we'll have to wait a little longer for the weather to catch up.
</p><p> According to the <a href="https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast/nova-scotia-pei-new-brunswick-quebec" target="_blank">Farmers' Almanac's long-range weather forecast</a> for eastern Canada, April 2025 will bring a mix of warm, sunny days and classic <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-weather-spring-forecast" target="_blank">Quebec springtime chaos</a> — Think sudden cold snaps, rain, and even a few rogue snowflakes.
</p><p> The old saying warns, "April showers bring may flowers," but you might still want to keep that winter coat handy. Here's how the long-range forecast, based on astronomical events, solar activity, and tidal action, suggests the month will play out:
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<li><strong>April 1 - 3</strong>: Fair skies, unseasonably warm.</li>
<li><strong>April 4 - 7</strong>: Cold rain, sleet, and wet snow.</li>
<li><strong>April 8 - 11</strong>: Clearing and breezy.</li>
<li><strong>April 12 - 15</strong>: Fair skies.</li>
<li><strong>April 16 - 19</strong>: Thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, then turning fair and pleasant.</li>
<li><strong>April 20 - 23</strong>: Pleasant weather for Easter.</li>
<li><strong>April 24 - 27</strong>: Rainy in most sections, with heavy wet snow over the Laurentians.</li>
<li><strong>April 28 - 30</strong>: Turning stormy; unseasonably warm.</li>
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<p> If you were hoping for an early taste of terrasse season in Montreal, the city's forecast for the coming week suggests we're still a long way off from sipping drinks in the sun. According to meteorologists at <a href="https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=45.529,-73.562" target="_blank">Environment Canada</a>, some mild days are on the way, but winter is holding on with a few surprises, including snow, frigid nights, and big temperature swings. </p>
<p> This week kicks off with lingering snow before skies clear and temperatures reach 4 C, though the morning wind chill will still make it feel like winter. After another chilly night, Tuesday should bring a temporary warm-up to 9 C, but don't get too comfortable — rain will move in by the afternoon, and temperatures will crash to -13 C overnight.</p>
<p> Midweek will feel more like winter than spring, with highs struggling to reach -3 C on Wednesday and just 1 C on Thursday under mostly cloudy skies. But by Friday, the sun returns, bringing a welcome high of 8 C. </p>
<p> Looking ahead to the weekend, temperatures will climb into the double digits, hitting 12 C on both Saturday and Sunday. But with those milder temperatures comes the trade-off of rain, with showers likely throughout the weekend and steady rainfall expected on Sunday.</p></div>
