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On Sunday the clocks went back for most of Canada, meaning people actually got one extra hour of sleep but for many, it wasn't worth it. 

The quality of our sleep and the factors that influence it are crucial elements that significantly impact our overall health. Dr. Fred Harvey, a renowned health expert, provides an insightful perspective on this topic. He emphasizes the importance of deep, restorative sleep, facilitated by the body's production of melatonin, an antioxidant that aids in the removal of oxidative stress in the brain. Dr. Harvey also highlights the detrimental effects of blue light exposure, alcohol consumption...

Daylight Saving Time starting and ending always sparks debate about changing clocks and the necessity of a time change. This time of year we "fall back" and "gain an hour."

Officially the time change occurs at 2:00 a.m. local time when the time becomes 1:00 a.m., which means we gain the hour we lost this past spring. For many, the extra hour will allow for an extra hour of sleep. The time change will allow the sun to come up and go down earlier during the remainder of fall and during the winter months.

When does daylight saving time end? Change your wall clocks at 2 a.m. EST Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (And again at 2 a.m. EST Sunday, March 12, 2024)

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday morning at 2 a.m., and that means setting your clocks back by one hour.

“Remember, working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors save lives,” said Vernon fire chief David Lind.

'Busy intersections and shorter days mean that drivers need to be extra careful during fall and winter,' ICBC said.

While Florida and more than 20 other states have passed laws to stay on Daylight Saving Time year-round, federal law changes are still needed to make these time changes a thing of the past.

A YouGov survey last march shows 62% of Americans want the time change eliminated.