Groundhog Day: Shubenacadie Sam declares an early spring
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Groundhog Day: Shubenacadie Sam declares an early spring
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February 2, 2018
'Shubenacadie Sam,' Nova Scotia's famous weather-predicting rodent, appeared from his hole on Friday to declare whether it would be an early spring or six more weeks of winter.
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Groundhog Day: Shubenacadie Sam declares an early spring01:01 | February 2, 2018 -
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Groundhog Day: Shubenacadie Sam declares an early spring01:01 | February 2, 2018
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1312:07 | January 13, 2026
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Halifax council looking at better options to tackle litter issue02:10 | January 13, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 1212:12 | January 12, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Jan. 1113:05 | January 11, 2026
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Nova Scotia program sends library books by mail01:58 | January 9, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Jan. 913:28 | January 9, 2026
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Video game developer Ubisoft closes Halifax office02:01 | January 9, 2026
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How is Canada working to create its own space launch capability?02:08 | January 8, 2026
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Halifax beginning process of developing suburban plan02:01 | January 8, 2026
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Groundhog Day: Shubenacadie Sam declares an early spring
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February 2, 2018
'Shubenacadie Sam,' Nova Scotia's famous weather-predicting rodent, appeared from his hole on Friday to declare whether it would be an early spring or six more weeks of winter.
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