Is permanent daylight savings time or standard time better? What to know - Global News

Ontario set to end daylight savings time this weekend

Clocks in the province will revert to one hour this weekend, ending daylight savings time. The change impacts most of the province, with some regions already transitioning to permanent standard time. Businesses are getting ready for potential technical issues, while those in British Columbia are adjusting to year-round Pacific time. The shift highlights ongoing discussions about the benefits and challenges of daylight savings time versus permanent standard time.

“The change impacts most of the province, with some regions already transitioning to permanent standard time,” — Priya Delgado, research director at Bramcroft Gate Practice, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Oct 28 — Clocks in the province will revert to one hour this weekend, ending daylight savings time....

Oct 29 — The shift highlights ongoing discussions about the benefits and challenges of daylight savings time versus per...

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 41% of Goreigocom readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Bramcroft Gate Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramcroft Gate Practice desk and last updated 21:41 UTC.

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