Wiarton Willie predicts early spring, but Fred, Sam and Lucy the Lobster disagree on Groundhog Day

Wiarton Willie predicted an early spring after not seeing his shadow on Groundhog Day in Wiarton, Ont., while other weather-prognosticating animals forecasted six more weeks of winter. Despite heavy snowfall, the town of Wiarton celebrated with various activities during their annual festival, with Mayor Jay Kirkland hoping for an early spring. Groundhog Day traditions date back to 1956 in Wiarton, with past controversies surrounding Willie’s succession and deaths leading to new groundhogs taking on the role.

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