millions of Canadians lost an hour of sleep—but for others, it’s the last time they’ll ever have to touch their clocks. The annual ritual of Daylight Saving Time (DST) is increasingly seen less as a “sign of spring” and more as an outdated health hazard.
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While most of the country adjusted their ovens and car clocks this morning, British Columbia made the jump for the final time. By moving to Permanent Pacific Time, B.C. joins Yukon and Saskatchewan in opting out of the biannual “time-hack.”
- The Logic: Studies show a spike in heart attacks and traffic collisions in the week following the spring shift.
- The Public Will: In B.C., public support for ending the practice sat at a staggering 93%.
A Country Divided
Canada is currently a “patchwork” of time-keeping. Here is how the rest of the country is handling the change:
- The Wait-and-See Group: Ontario and Quebec have the legislative paperwork ready to stop the clocks, but they are holding out for a “synchronized exit” with New York and Michigan to keep cross-border trade and stock markets aligned.
- The Traditionalists: Much of Atlantic Canada and Alberta continue to change, citing the benefits of late-summer sun for the tourism and construction industries.
The Verdict: Progress or Pain?
Whether you see this as progress depends on your lifestyle:
The Pros: Extra evening light boosts retail spending, encourages outdoor exercise, and reduces the use of evening residential lighting.
