B.C. will keep its clocks unchanged as daylight saving time ends

British Columbia will not turn its clocks back on Nov.

1, ending the seasonal time change there for the first time in more than a century.

That means morning commutes will be darker than usual, and Vancouver Coastal Health says people walking or cycling should wear bright or reflective clothing while drivers should slow down.

The health authority also says morning light helps set the body’s internal clock, which supports healthy sleep patterns.

Simon Fraser University professor Ralph Mistlberger warns that later morning light could shift people’s sleep schedules, creating a mismatch with work and other commitments.

Less flexible work schedules may be harder to manage, especially when start times are close to sunrise.

After Nov.

1, B.C. will be one hour ahead of Washington State, so people crossing the border will need to account for the time difference.

Alberta and Manitoba have also announced they are ending clock changes this year, while Quebec says it plans to do so.