Toronto Star Front Page Feature: Are Wiarton Willie’s Groundhog Days numbered?


The Toronto Star has featured us in regards to our point of view. Written By Amy Dempsey Senior Writer

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The raccoon challenges the groundhog’s role as winter weather forecaster, boasting its urban prowess and street smarts over the burrow-dwelling rodent. While Mr. Groundhog hibernates, the raccoon is busy honing its forecasting skills and navigating the concrete jungle. With its keen intellect and adaptability, the raccoon proposes a modern approach to weather prediction, using discarded items and urban observations instead of shadows. It’s time for a weather revolution led by the raccoon!

Groundhog Day is a popular annual event that is held on February 2nd and is based on the belief that if a groundhog (also known as a woodchuck) emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, winter will last for six more weeks. However, if the groundhog does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early. Happy Raccoon (Groundhog) Day!

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