Tag: daylight saving

Poll finds majority of Canadians support permanent daylight saving time

Business Emily Joveski -
More than half of Canadians support adopting permanent daylight saving time, according to a new Angus Reid Institute poll released as British Columbia moves toward making the change.

Sleep experts say permanent DST could bring unintended health impacts

Health Emily Joveski -
Clocks are set to “spring forward” at 2 a.m. Sunday — but it could be the last time most British Columbians lose an hour of sleep.

B.C. to end twice-yearly time changes with move to permanent Daylight Saving Time

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbians will change their clocks for the last time this weekend as the province shifts to permanent daylight saving time.

Drivers encouraged to sleep more ahead of Daylight Saving

Provincial My Grand Forks Now Staff -
With Daylight Saving Time coming this weekend, drivers should get more rest before hitting the road. On Sunday morning, the...

Turn back time this Sunday

Community My Grand Forks Now Staff -
Enjoy an extra hour sleep in this Sunday as daylight saving come to an end on November 3. Clocks will...

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