While provinces in eastern and Atlantic Canada consider their options, a recent survey of western Canadians shows that opting out of twice-yearly time changes was the “right move.”
British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba all decided to stick with Daylight Saving Time this year, while Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces have all decided to give the matter further consideration before making any changes.
The scientific community says staying on Daylight Saving Time is problematic, especially in the long winter months when daylight will be delayed considerably in the important morning hours….however most of those asked in B.C. and Manitoba say they have no problem with it.
(via Angus Reid)
A recent Angus Reid survey showed that 55 per cent of those asked in British Columbia, and 59 per cent of respondents in Manitoba believe ending the annual time change was a good decision.
That doesn’t mean that the change hasn’t come without certain challenges. Forty-two percent of those asked reported that devices not adjusting to the change, and issues with their phone calendars and meetings are among the biggest headaches faced.
Twenty-eight per cent say they are struggling with dark mornings, and 10 per cent say they worry about safety with children walking to school in the dark.
