Although British Columbians still can’t put crinkly wrappers in recycling bags or bins at the curb on pickup day, they can take them to 116 Recycle BC depots throughout the province for recycling.

Only a few companies still make candy canes in North America; the bulk of the rest are made in China. Now Karma Candy, on Emerald Street North, says its production is up 30 per cent since last year.