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Daylight saving time 2026: A major part of Canada just made DST permanent. Why these U.S. states could follow

Fast Company·@JenniferMattson·2 months ago
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Daylight saving time (DST) is just around the corner. This Sunday, March 8, the clocks will spring forward again, and with the change comes the ongoing conversation about, well—why are we doing this, anyway? According to an AP-NORC poll, only 12% of Americans favor DST, while 47% oppose it and 40% are neutral. In Canada’s British Columbia (BC) province, the government has finally decided to take matters into its own hands, and come this Sunday, daylight saving time (DST) will be permanent year-round. “This decision isn’t just about clocks. It’s about making life easier for families, reducing disruptions for businesses and supporting a stable, thriving economy,” British Columbia premier David Eby said in a release. “I am hopeful that our American neighbors will soon join us in ending disruptive time changes.” Much like the BC province, there are some U.S.…

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