General · 8 March 2026
British Columbia stops changing clocks after final Sunday shift
Premier David Eby confirmed the province will move forward one hour this weekend before keeping time fixed permanently. A 2019 consultation revealed that 93% of residents surveyed wanted to adopt a constant schedule year-round. Although a unified Pacific time zone is planned, municipalities can still choose their specific local hours. Officials linked the decision to recent friction regarding trade and sovereignty with the Trump administration.
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