Municipal Affairs
October 30, 2009
Residents Reminded to Turn Their Clocks Back
Residents of Newfoundland
and Labrador are reminded to turn their clocks back one
hour on Sunday, November 1, at 12:01 a.m. to reflect the
return to Newfoundland Standard Time (NST). This change
will remain in effect until March 14, 2010.
�As a result of the time
change, it will be darker when children are finishing
school and individuals are leaving work,� said the
Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs
(Acting). �Everyone is reminded to stay safe, slow down
on the roads and take extra precautions where
individuals may be walking or crossing the street.�
This time of year also
provides a good opportunity to check smoke and carbon
monoxide detectors and change batteries to ensure that
homes are equipped in the event of an emergency
situation.
�A recommended practice
is to conduct a home safety check to ensure that
detectors are in good working order, and be prepared to
respond in the event of a fire or emergency event,� said
Minister Hedderson.
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Media contact:
Heather MacLean
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs
709-729-1983, 697-4137
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca
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