{
  "id": 13054870,
  "title": "Bit of creepy consultation could go a long way",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/bit-of-creepy-consultation-could-go-a-long-way",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T07:01:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/diversions/2026/10/09/bit-of-creepy-consultation-could-go-a-long-way"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The advice column \"Miss Lonelyhearts\" has been receiving several questions from readers. One reader named \"Want to Be Good Neighbour\" wants to celebrate Halloween in their yard, but has received negative feedback from neighbors who found it too creepy last year. To address this, the advice columnist suggests explaining their intentions to close neighbors and providing a specific time for when the celebration will end. They also recommend inviting any interested neighbors to help decorate their yard and offering treats while talking to them. The columnist believes this will help neighbors view them as a welcoming person and possibly make new friends.",
  "summary": "DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: Halloween has always been my favourite time of year. I do my house up with lots of spooky lighting and characters on the lawn with eerie sounds […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Advice columnist suggests explaining intentions to neighbors.",
    "Recommends providing specific end time for Halloween celebration.",
    "Inviting neighbors to help decorate yard and offer treats."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}