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Word on the street: Do you have any concerns with the B.C. government moving ahead with legislation to end Daylight Saving time?

In September, the B.C. government brought British Columbians a step closer to legislation that would make daylight saving time year-round . The Observer took to the streets to ask people their thoughts on the matter, here are some of those responses.
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The Observer asked: Do you have any concerns with the B.C. government moving ahead with legislation to end Daylight Saving time?

In September, the B.C. government brought British Columbians a step closer to legislation that would make daylight saving time year-round. The Observer took to the streets to ask people their thoughts on the matter, here are some of those responses.

Read more: B.C. set to move forward with year-round daylight saving time

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18830142_web1_Dietmar-Weber-
“I like the idea that they’re going to go through with this. The time change always bothers me.” – Dietmar Weber
18830142_web1_Nancy-Whitticase
“Yeah let’s do it. I own Namaste yoga wellness centre and I just notice when we have the time change my students are just all off. They’re tired – it’s just unnecessary.” – Nancy Whitticase
18830142_web1_Greg-Profit
“I would prefer we kept the same year round, no daylight savings. I’m pretty happy with it.” – Greg Profit
18830142_web1_Joan-Chadwick
I’m in favour, I think it’s a big dislocation going from even an hour difference. It takes a while to get used to it.” - Joan Chadwick
18830142_web1_Alan-Wall
“All of the stuff that’s going down and that’s what Horgan is worrying about? I’m more worried about his focus.” – Alan Wall