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That law, voted years ago, has overwhelming public support (including mine). Source: an actual source^1

^1: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019PREM0103-001748#:~:text=...

This is exactly what I mention in a sibling comment - an incredibly misleading survey is quoted here to make it look like there was overwhelming support.

>>>More than 93% of the record 223,273 British Columbians who completed the Province’s survey on time observance have indicated they would prefer a move to permanent daylight saving time (DST).

Sticking with Standard Time was not an option listed in that survey.

Ah, you mean picking pst as the permanent timezone?

Yeah; you can see some of the rationale here - https://savestandardtime.com/ (not affiliated, and they're a little wacky about it, but I broadly agree) - but the best argument is it seems to be better for sleep.

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