‘I would like it to be gone’: Locals weigh in on Daylight Saving Time debate
Global News
The annual time change debate has been ongoing for years. The B.C. government passed legislation in 2019 to end the change but that legislation hasn’t been implemented yet.
It has been a debate in recent years, whether to spring forward for Daylight Saving Time (DST) or not.
British Columbians move their clocks ahead an hour to enjoy more sunlight in the evening. However, it also means losing an hour of sleep on Sunday morning.
Local Penticton residents offered their opinions on Sunday regarding whether or not B.C. should continue with the practice.
“I would like it to be gone,” said Cassidi Wagner.
“I have a child and he is three. The one-hour change just changes our whole dynamic for at least a week. It’s great to have extra sunlight but the sleep (loss) is ridiculous.”
“I love it, longer days and longer at night why wouldn’t you want it,” said Gwen Howe.
The B.C. government passed legislation in 2019 to end the change but that legislation hasn’t been implemented yet.
“I had hoped this was the last time three years ago when we passed legislation, but at the time when we talked to British Columbians we heard loud and clear … that it made sense to be aligned with our southern neighbours in Washington, Oregon, and California,” said Premier John Horgan on Friday.
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