WINNIPEG — If you were hoping for an early reprieve, a local (stuffed) groundhog has some bad news for you.
Manitoba Merv saw his shadow at Oak Hammock Marsh, which means we’re in for six for weeks of winter.
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Winnipeg Wyn also made her prognosticating debut and saw her shadow as well, which means six more weeks of winter.She’s replacing Winnipeg Willow, who passed away just over a year ago.
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The forecasts from other famous groundhogs were mixed: in Ontario, Wiarton Willie called for an early spring in front of a huge crowd, as did Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia. In Pennsylvania, Punxatawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting a longer winter for the 103rd time out of 121 years.
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