Groundhog Day
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Alberta’s Balzac Billy predicts 6 more weeks of winterAlberta's furry mascot forecaster, Balzac Billy, cast a shadow when he emerged from his winter burrow on Groundhog Day, predicting six more weeks of winter for Albertans.WeatherFeb 2
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Groundhog Day 2026: Canadian groundhogs predict an early springIt's Groundhog Day across Canada. Will it be an early spring or six more weeks of winter?CanadaFeb 2
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Manitoba Merv predicts early spring in annual Groundhog Day forecastAn early spring is on the way -- that is, if you believe Manitoba's favourite puppet prognosticator on Groundhog Day.WeatherFeb 2, 2025
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Groundhog Day: Van Isle Violet sees her shadow, predicts six more weeks of winterOn Friday, Van Isle Violet reportedly saw her shadow after being gently awakened from hibernation in a straw-filled box, then weighed in a room with windows.CanadaFeb 2, 2024
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Get ready for spring with these 10 great dealsWiarton Willie has declared an early spring! Here are 10 great finds to get you (and your yard) ready for spring.The CuratorFeb 2, 2024
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Puppet prognosticator predicts more Manitoba winter on Groundhog DayManitoba Merv, based out of Oak Hammock Marsh, apparently disagrees with his colleagues in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia — all of whom predicted an early spring.WeatherFeb 2, 2024
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Groundhog Day: Shubenacadie Sam says early spring, Lucy the Lobster says not so fastTwo very different weather-watching critters in Nova Scotia were unable to agree on whether there will be six more weeks of winter for Groundhog Day.CanadaFeb 2, 2024
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Groundhog Day: Wiarton Willie predicts early spring for OntarioGroundhog Day returns on Friday and if Wiarton Willie sees his shadow, then we will experience six weeks more of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, we will see an early spring.WeatherFeb 2, 2024
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If Okie’s Groundhog Day prediction is right it’s going to be an early B.C. spring"We used a stuffed marmot because we don't have it in our hearts for keeping a wild animal penned up for a 30 second prediction," she said.CanadaFeb 2, 2023
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‘Manitoba Merv’ predicts six more weeks of winter on Groundhog DayWe're in for six more weeks of winter, if a stuffed groundhog at Oak Hammock Marsh is to be believed.CanadaFeb 2, 2023
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