Is Wiarton Willie still alive?

The original Wiarton Willie lived to the advanced age of 22, and was found dead only two days before Groundhog Day in 1999. On September 15, 2017, Wiarton Willie III died at 13. Two-year-old Wee Willie became Wiarton Willie IV on September 30, 2017, coinciding with a memorial service for the old Willie.

Did the groundhog see his shadow in Ontario?

Ontario’s Wiarton Willie predicts an early spring for 2021 on Groundhog Day. Ontario’s Wiarton Willie says he did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day and is predicting an early spring for 2021. “Well folks, my prediction is official,” the groundhog posted on Twitter.

What happened Wiarton Willie?

The first recorded death of Willie in 1999 made international headlines. Festival organizers at the time said Willie was 22 years old when he died just two days before his big prediction. The third served as Wiarton Willie until he died of an infection in 2006 at age eight.

Where do they keep Wiarton Willie?

Wiarton Willie’s Home. Located across from Bluewater Park, Willie can be visited 365 days of the year. In the nicer weather you may find him sunning himself in his outdoor area.

Did Shubenacadie Sam see his shadow today?

Shubenacadie Sam emerged from his home at 8 a.m. Tuesday, and did not see his shadow.

Will Wiarton Willie see his shadow?

A video featuring Willie’s history was supplied to local media and included Mayor Janice Jackson revealing the official prediction. In the video, Willie’s place is taken by a hat for comedic effect, but Jackson tells us that Willie did not see his shadow and so it will be an early spring.

Did Shubenacadie Sam see his shadow?

Did the Wiarton Willie see his shadow 2020?

— It is official. ‘Willie’ didn’t see his shadow and therefore predicts that spring will arrive early this year. Willie’s prediction was done in a unique way for the 65th anniversary of the annual tradition due to COVID-19.

Did Willie see his shadow?

‘Willie’ didn’t see his shadow and therefore predicts that spring will arrive early this year. Willie’s prediction was done in a unique way for the 65th anniversary of the annual tradition due to COVID-19.

Did Balzac Billy see his shadow?

On Tuesday morning, Billy’s annual Groundhog Day ceremony was livestreamed virtually. The man-sized groundhog mascot put on his shades when he saw his shadow, which means the Prairie provinces could see six more weeks of winter.

How often is Shubenacadie Sam right?

Shubenacadie Sam has an accuracy rate of about 45%, according to Day, compared to 39% for Punxsutawney Phil and 25% for Wiarton Willy.

Did groundhog Sam see his shadow?

Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam did not see her shadow on Groundhog Day, predicting an early spring in 2021. Sam emerged from her burrow at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park at 8 a.m. on Tuesday to make the call.