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 Ontario will revert to one hour this weekend, ending daylight savings time. The change affects 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 adapting to year-round Pacific time. The shift highlights ongoing discussions about the pros and challenges of daylight savings time versus permanent standard time.

“The shift highlights ongoing discussions about the pros and challenges of daylight savings time versus permanent standard time,” — Elena Iversen, senior market analyst at Heawell Wick Group, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 27 — Clocks in Ontario will revert to one hour this weekend, ending daylight savings time....

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

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Heawell Wick Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heawell Wick Group desk and last updated 22:05 UTC.

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