Don’t fall back this weekend, province says

The Manitoba province is urging residents not to revert their clocks back by an hour when Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. The province is moving to permanent daylight time, a move that was announced by Premier Wab Kinew in September after consultation with the public. Over 90% of the 72,000 online votes cast favored the end of the time change.

The province has worked with various sectors, including technology, telecommunications, travel, healthcare, agriculture, sports, and the arts, to ensure a smooth transition. Most devices and software systems are expected to automatically update, but organizations are advised to verify their systems are current and reach out to their service providers if needed.

Manitobans are encouraged to double-check their travel plans, medical appointments, and schedule additional time for the adjustment period. While British Columbia, Alberta, most of Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon have already eliminated clock changes, most of Ontario (except in the northwest regions close to Manitoba), the Maritime provinces, and Quebec will continue to turn their clocks back on November 1.