Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
March 6, 2015

Public Advisory: March 8 Marks Beginning of Daylight Savings Time

Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that Daylight Savings Time comes into effect this weekend. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, clocks should be moved ahead one hour.

When adjusting clocks, residents are encouraged to take the opportunity to check the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and to ensure supplies in personal and family emergency kits are replenished.

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Media contact:
Kevin Guest
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
709-729-1983, 730-2320
kevinjguest@gov.nl.ca

2015 03 06                              9:55 a.m.