Canadians are heading into Thanksgiving weekend with steeper prices at the store, as multiple outlets report turkey and feast costs are on the rise. Shoppers are spending more on holiday staples, with CityNews Calgary and Global News both noting the added pressure on household budgets.

Parts of the Prairies may receive up to 10 cm of snow over the long weekend, making road trips more difficult. The OPP warns Thanksgiving ranks second among long weekends for road fatalities in Ontario. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and adjust their routes before hitting the road.

On a more cheerful front, fall colours are at their most vibrant in Gatineau Park, attracting crowds to the area before the season shifts toward winter.