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By Dana Lajeunesse, MLA for Juan de Fuca-Malahat

SOUND OFF

SOUND OFF: Springing forward, one last time

Mar 11, 2026 | 10:38 AM

YES, YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT. No more changing our clocks back and forth.

Your voices have been heard and we couldn’t agree more. Changing the clocks – especially our internal ones – is a hassle and we’ve taken that to heart.

In 2019, the province asked British Columbians for their views and most people overwhelmingly supported discontinuing this practice.

At the time, we wanted to wait for Pacific Northwest states south of the border to align ourselves with our trading partners in Oregon, California and Washington State. But we waited, and we waited and we waited. Times have changed, and finally we have decided to stop waiting and take the lead.

Shifting our sleep schedules twice a year just to have darker evenings from November to February doesn’t make much sense and I’m personally looking forward to having more daylight in the winter evenings to enjoy the waking hours. Yes, it will be dark for an extra hour in the winter mornings, but rest assured, the sun will rise.

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Moving to permanent Daylight Saving Time and away from Pacific Standard Time means B.C will use a new time zone called Pacific Time. From November to March, we’ll be aligned with Alberta, and all year long we’ll match our northern neighbours in the Yukon. From March to November, we’ll share the same time zone as Oregon, California and Washington State.

This change will make life easier for families. Twice a year for over a century, parents have had to adjust their routines around time changes, and it can be especially challenging for children and pets who wake up at the same time no matter what the clock says. For mothers with babies on delicate sleep schedules, the change is even more of a challenge. Ending time changes is a simple way to reduce stress and bring more stability to daily life.

Year-round Daylight Saving Time also supports the small businesses British Columbians depend on. Business owners will spend less time re-arranging schedules and more time investing in their staff and communities. Workers in many industries, from health care to forestry, told us they support this change because their shifts will no longer be disrupted twice a year.

So, if you’ve found yourself yawning a little extra this week or groaning at having to reset your microwave and oven clocks yet again, you’re not alone. I, for one, am glad we are finally leaving this outdated practice behind and stepping into brighter evenings ahead.

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Editor’s Note: This opinion piece reflects the views of its author, and does not necessarily represent the views of CFJC Today or Pattison Media.