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DST ends this weekend, as clocks fall back on Sunday

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 03 Nov, 2023 12:53 PM
  • DST ends this weekend, as clocks fall back on Sunday

This is the weekend most of the country goes back to standard time, and people wrestle with changing the clocks on their microwaves, cars and ovens.

Happily, a lot of devices re-set themselves -- making it easier to know what time it really is when you wake up on Sunday morning.

Many people are already sleep-deprived, and sleep researcher Dr. Phyllis Zee says just a one-hour change can affect your ability to multi-task, stay alert, and even maintain your balance.

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