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Manitoba to keep central daylight time year-round

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 5:58 PM UTC · How we work

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Premier Wab Kinew announced Manitoba will remain on central daylight time year-round, ending clock changes.
The decision follows an online survey of about 72,000 Manitobans.
Survey results showed 58 % favor permanent daylight time and 34 % prefer standard time.
A total of 92 % of respondents wanted to end seasonal clock adjustments.
Chamber of Commerce CEO Loren Remillard said more evening daylight benefits restaurants, retailers and farms.

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Premier Wab Kinew announced Manitoba will remain on central daylight time year-round, ending clock changes.
The decision follows an online survey of about 72,000 Manitobans.
Survey results showed 58 % favor permanent daylight time and 34 % prefer standard time.
A total of 92 % of respondents wanted to end seasonal clock adjustments.
Chamber of Commerce CEO Loren Remillard said more evening daylight benefits restaurants, retailers and farms.