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Clocks springing forward this weekend, B.C. adopts year-round daylight time
British Columbia will keep clocks on daylight time year-round, supported by 93% of voters in 2019, aiming for safer commutes and more evening daylight.
- On March 8, British Columbia will begin permanent daylight saving, and the province will designate its zone as Pacific Time, the government said.
- The provincial government said the move reflects public preferences and health goals, aiming to improve health, reduce disruptions for families and businesses, citing a 2019 survey showing 93% support.
- More than 5.6 million people will set clocks forward for the last time, with British Columbia aligning with Alberta and Mountain Standard Time in winter and Pacific Standard Time in California, Washington and Oregon the rest of the year.
- After the time change on March 8, residents and businesses will have eight months to prepare for Nov. 1, and no U.S. state can adopt permanent daylight saving time without U.S. Congress authorization.
- Scientists warn about health impacts of clock changes, citing circadian disruption; Erik Herzog recommends permanent standard time, while a University of Colorado Boulder study links the spring 'spring forward' shift to a 6% rise in car accidents and more heart attacks.
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