N.S. premier open to permanent daylight time if rest of Atlantic region agrees N.S. premier open to permanent daylight time Apr 23, 2026 1 hr ago SMS Email The Old Town Clock is seen in Halifax on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan AV SMS Email Print Copy article link Save HALIFAX - The premier of Nova Scotia says he'd be open to implementing permanent daylight time if the other Atlantic provinces are on board.Tim Houston says abandoning the twice-annual clock change is not something Nova Scotia would do alone.Houston told reporters today the topic will be discussed with the other Atlantic premiers next time they meet. The premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and P.E.I. did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Permanent daylight time would result in longer periods of darkness in the mornings during winter months and more daylight at day's end.British Columbia announced on March 2 it would adopt year-round daylight time, and Alberta introduced legislation today to follow suit.This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published April 23, 2026. The ºÃÉ«tv Press SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Atlantic More Atlantic Stories N.S. police watchdog investigates after Halifax police shoot a man during arrest Nova Scotia's first two individual 'death reviews' slammed for lack of transparency Striking staff at Halifax public libraries say current wages aren't enough to live on Study: killer whales at elevated risk for serious immune-system, reproductive issues N.S. RCMP investigating suspicious death of someone found dead inside a home on fire Nova Scotia bill to consolidate two municipalities moves forward despite opposition Halifax student union leaders call on N.S. to address high cost of student housing Nova Scotia has example in Annapolis Valley of working vulnerable persons registry New Brunswick not properly maintaining public housing stock, says auditor ºÃÉ«tv school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party Atlantic News Today newsletter keeps you updated on the latest stories from Eastern Canada. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Atlantic News Today Please enter a valid email address. Sign up Manage your lists Free newsletter. Sent Monday to Friday. You might be interested in Federal Liberals' promised one-time affordability benefit coming June 5 Alberta's government says it will do away with twice-a-year time change How 'MILF Manor' somehow led to CBC's wholesome new rescue show 'Must Love Dogs' First Nations say Eby backs down again, now seeks joint path on B.C. Indigenous law Sponsored Content Events Coming Up in April Events Coming Up in March Similar Stories Outcry over Newfoundland minister's use of AI results in tears in the legislature N.S. premier open to permanent daylight time if rest of Atlantic region agrees P.E.I. transportation minister resigns to avoid breaking conflict of interest rules
