Shorter, darker days for B.C. as clocks fall back

Over the weekend, clocks fell back an hour to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time and it’s not going over well with a lot of people.

“I think it’s kind of lame,” one woman in Vancouver told 1130 NewsRadio.

We hit the streets to find out how people were taking it all in and many don’t feel we should be doing it any longer.

“I’m totally against it. I think that it is messes with our clocks. I think it’s completely unnecessary,” added another woman.

“I’m against it,” said one man. “I think there’s no reason whatsoever in the modern era. I think we can make our lives much easier and reduce a lot of accidents.”

Typically, this time of year, there are a lot of crashes reported thanks to the shorter, darker days, and the rainy, stormy weather that comes with it.

“I’m against it because I think it screws up people’s sleep schedules,” said one man.

“I mean, it’s kind of a fun tradition to change every year, but beyond that, I don’t think it’s much use anymore,” added another.

Some said to combat the yawns, droopy eyelids, and dreams of crawling back into a big, warm, cozy bed, they would increase their caffeine intake. Others suggested they would go to bed early every night, especially in the first week after the time change, to deal with the fatigue.

Others said they were looking at it through a balanced lens.

“I’m probably in between,” this woman chuckled. “When it’s forward, it feels like your time is being taken back from you, but then when it’s back, it’s equalizing things.”

One woman had a relatable outlook on the time change.

“Waking up and it being dark, I’m excited for it this year because I am tired.”

Sunset on Monday across the region will hit around 4:45 p.m., and if you’re already missing warm, sunny days, our clocks will spring forward an hour on March 9, 2025.

–With files from Isabella Calissi.