RE:Canadian groundhog diedFolklore states that if a groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day, winter will drag on. If it doesn’t spot its shadow, spring-like weather arrive soon. Groundhog didn’t go to script in Canada this year: one died before making a prediction
Quebec’s Fred la Marmotte died before he was able to reveal his prediction Thursday, with volunteer children stepping in to take its place.
Ontario’s Wiarton Willie called for an early spring Thursday morning, as did Alberta’s Blazac Billy.
Their furry counterpart in Nova Scotia, Shubenacadie Sam, saw her shadow as she emerged from a snow-covered enclosure at a wildlife park north of Halifax.
In Manitoba, the stuffed groundhog Merv saw his shadow, as did Punxsutawney Phil in the United States.
In British Columbia, Okanagan Okie is scheduled to make a prediction at 1 p.m. ET.