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Groundhog Day, or February 2nd, is the day when woodchucks tell Canadians what awaits them in the mo. Menu . 11. Toronto . Menu . 11. Things to Do in Canada. Menu The groundhog did not see its shadow this morning (Friday, Feb. 2), and if the Groundhog Day prediction holds true, that means we'll have an early spring this year. Willie has been predicting the weather every year on Feb. 2 since 1957. On Friday, shortly after 8 a.m., a groundhog was carried out onto the stage at Wiarton Arena, to decide the fate of winter for Ontarians as part of annual Groundhog Day ceremonies. The consensus on spring’s early arrival extended to western Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil, whose annual declaration exploded in popularity after the 1993 movie “Groundhog Day”. As usual, Shubenacadie Sam was the first groundhog in North America to make a prediction. If it was cloudy that day, it was a sign that the following weeks would be mild and there would be an early spring. In Pennsylvania, the immigrant community substituted the groundhog for the badger and Punxsutawney Phil was born, predicting the weather since 1887. Wiarton Willie. In southern Ontario, our most famous groundhog is Wiarton Willie. Groundhog Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States every year on 2 February. Legend has it that watching a groundhog emerge from its burrow can determine the weather forecast for the coming weeks. Accordingly, if it is a sunny day and the groundhog sees its shadow, it goes back to sleep for six more weeks of winter. In honour of Groundhog Day, catch the classic flick Groundhog Day at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema for $15. Hopefully we only experience the day once. The Toronto Marlies also have away games this weekend, taking on the San Diego Gulls on Friday and the Bakersfield Condors on Saturday, both games are at 7 p.m. Groundhog Day Groundhog Day. Will Wiarton Willie call for an early spring or another six more weeks or winter? The cherished groundhog will be making its prediction at 8:07 a.m. on Canada’s two favourite groundhogs are at odds over if spring is coming early or not. Today marks Groundhog Day, an annual North American tradition where if a groundhog sees its shadow, winter is If the arrival of cold weather has got you shaking your fist at snowflakes, fret not, friend. Ontario's 2023 Groundhog Day predictions are in, and they look good! Ontario's resident rodent forecaster, Wiarton Willie, declared an early spring on Thursday morning after failing to spot his shadow. Groundhog Day, celebrated annually on February 2nd, is a long-standing tradition in the United States and Canada rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch folklore. According to the superstition, if a Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, at a Groundhog Day celebration in 2023. PETA is once again calling for a change to the rodent-themed tradition. The Toronto Star and Groundhog handler AJ Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil after he did not see his shadow predicting an early Spring during the 138th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Friday February 2, 2024 in The groundhog did not see its shadow this morning (Friday, Feb. 2), and if the Groundhog Day prediction holds true, that means we’ll have an early spring this year. Willie has been predicting the weather every year on Feb. 2 since 1957. Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2, each year. 1956 edition of the Toronto Star. A year later, about 50 people In the meantime, even though the start is of the winter season is mere hours away, at this school, it feels like Groundhog Day given the ongoing repetition of vile antisemitism. Speaking of Groundhog Day, we were surprised to see York Centre MP Ya’ara Saks crawl out of her hole and actually make an appearance at the school. Groundhog Day, in the United States and Canada, day (February 2) on which the emergence of the groundhog from its burrow is said to foretell the weather for the following six weeks. In the United States the most popular event occurs in Pennsylvania and centers on a groundhog designated Punxsutawney Phil. In honour of Groundhog DayGroundhog Day! A cynical TV weatherman finds himself reliving the same day over and over again when he goes on location to the small town of Punxsutawney to film a report about their annual Groundhog Day. His predicament drives him to distraction, until he sees a way of turning the situation to his advantage. In Wiarton, Ont., the community’s celebrity groundhog, Wiarton Willie says spring will arrive sooner rather than later. According to folklore, if a groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day, winter will drag on. However, if they don’t spot their shadow, spring-like weather will soon arrive. Ontario Premier Doug Ford poses next to groundhog Wiarton Willie in a ceremony in Wiarton, Ont. Saturday, February 2, 2019. The famous forecasting groundhog called for an early spring.
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