Residents of Fort St. John are welcoming the upcoming switch to year-round daylight time, signaling the end of biannual clock adjustments for most of British Columbia. The province’s move to the “Pacific time” zone will align it permanently with the northeastern Peace region of B.C., which has operated on its own time zone since the 1970s.
Oliver Hachmeister, a Fort St. John resident, expressed enthusiasm for the change, citing the convenience of not having to switch clocks. Drew Torrie also welcomed the transition, noting that it would simplify communication with friends across B.C. and eliminate the need for time zone calculations.
Former city councillor Larry Evans highlighted the historical significance of the decision, recounting a 1974 vote in the Peace region that led to confusion over time zone preferences. The area has gradually adapted to a fixed time system, with Fort Nelson abolishing time changes in 2014. Evans expressed satisfaction that the entire province will soon follow suit.
Overall, the shift to year-round daylight time is expected to streamline daily routines and foster better connectivity among residents across different regions of British Columbia.