But springlike temperatures are thought to be on the way if no shadow is seen.Willie was backed up by the most famous American groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil.But Shubenacadie Sam, Nova Scotia’s Groundhog Day darling, grudgingly clambered out of his shelter just after dawn, saw his shadow, and retreated into hiding.Tabitha Cox, head nature interpreter at the wildlife park where Sam lives, said about 200 people came out to the park in frosty weather to watch the furry forecaster make his prediction.“I heard some booing,” she said. Wiarton Willie Festival, Wiarton, ON. "There's also a free breakfast, music, dancers, sleigh rides in the park, plus events throughout the town throughout the day.About an hour after the fireworks, Willie will take the stage for his big moment. All Rights Reserved. Festival officials are happy to see the weather is set to improve in time for Willie's weather prediction.Wiarton Willie prepares for Saturday moment in the sun (or not)Groundhog Day: Don't dig too deep into rodent-themed traditionRIP Wiarton Willie: Spring prognosticator dies at 13 Local Food "Most people don't ever get the opportunity to see fireworks at 7 a.m. in the dead of winter on a crisp, clear morning," she said. Open Winter Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted.By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Start your morning with everything you need to know, and nothing you don't. The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is fortunate to have something that no one else has, an albino weather prognosticating groundhog!As the most famous groundhog in Canada and the only albino weather prognosticator in the world, Wiarton Willie's prediction of the timing of spring is a news event that captures the interests of people around the world. To reach us by email: newsroom@netnewsledger.com. resident who loves being on the sand, Jackson says she always prefers to hear an early spring prediction.
permissions/licensing, please go to:There are conflicting predictions from Canada’s two most famous forecasting groundhogs, with Wiarton Willie heralding an early spring while Shubenacadie Sam claims there will be six more weeks of winter.The mayor of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, which includes the community of Wiarton, announced Willie’s prediction on stage with Premier Doug Ford on Saturday morning.Folklore has it that if a groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day, it will retreat into its burrow, heralding six more weeks of cold weather. "Groundhog Day lands on a Saturday this year, which means the small town of Wiarton, Ont., is expected to grow by several hundred people attending the annual Wiarton Willie Festival.Jackson says they're pleased to see it will be cloudy and the temperatures will rise to -4 C on Saturday.
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CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete.Ground Hog Day 2019 – Wiarton Willie Says Early Spring Parking "It's really a split, 50/50. “I was honoured to take part in this fantastic festival, which is a great opportunity to bring the community together for some family-friendly fun.”“Without a shadow of a doubt, I am thrilled to have Premier Ford join my constituents and people from across the province, country and world for the famous Wiarton Willie Festival,” said Bill Walker, Minister of Government and Consumer Services “The festival on Groundhog Day is a long-standing tradition that truly exemplifies the charm of the Wiarton community.”NetNewsledger.com or NNL offers news, information, opinions and positive ideas for Thunder Bay, Ontario, Northwestern Ontario and the world. Every February 2, on Groundhog Day, Willie takes part in the local Wiarton Willie Festival. To order copies of Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. We'll see you soon. His task is predicting either an early spring or a longer winter. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto That means an early spring if the legend and lore are true.The event saw Premier Doug Ford attend the Wiarton Willie Festival this year.This winter, which across Ontario has seen either snowstorms or frigid Arctic conditions has taken a toll on many people.