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Groundhog Day 2026: Canadian Groundhogs Predict an Early Spring
Shubenacadie Sam's event was canceled due to a winter storm forecast, while Wiarton Willie reported a 29% prediction accuracy since 2000, and Fred and Willie predict early spring.
- On Feb. 2, 2026, Canada's prognosticating rodents were reported to predict an early spring, The Canadian Press said.
- Rooted in medieval European farming traditions, the folklore explains the groundhog shadow rule that underpins Groundhog Day customs.
- Wiarton Willie and Fred la Marmotte reportedly did not see their shadows this morning, and Fred made his prediction after singing and dancing at the early-morning event in Val-d'Espoir, Que.
- Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam did not hold her event after the provincial government cancelled it, citing blowing snow and unsafe driving conditions, while Environment Canada warned of up to 25 centimetres of snow on Sunday.
- South of the border, Punxsutawney Phil reportedly saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter, while Lucy the Lobster and Wiarton Willie's 70-year tradition highlight local festival tourism.
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Canada's famous marmots, known for their predictions, announced an early spring on Monday.
·Montreal, Canada
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Groundhog Day 2026: Willie, Fred, but not Sam to make predictions on spring’s arrival
Wiarton Willie and Fred la Marmotte were all set to emerge from their homes Monday, and according to legend, there will be six more weeks of winter if they see their shadows, and an early spring if they don’t.
·Canada
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Groundhog Day 2026: Willie, Fred, but not Sam to make predictions on spring's arrival
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Total News Sources35
Leaning Left21Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Left
Bias Distribution
- 78% of the sources lean Left
78% Left
L 78%
C 22%
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