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Wiarton Willie’s conspicuous absence from his own Groundhog Day virtual event Tuesday got people wondering why.
Wednesday South Bruce Peninsula issued a statement that raised questions about the prognosticating albino marmot’s own prognosis.
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The town issued a news release which began: “Is Willie dead or alive? Would you question the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus?”
The town didn’t answer that question, in the late-in-the-day release or after multiple attempts to reach the mayor, councillors, town staff, even Willie’s doctor since prediction morning.
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Wiarton Willie’s prediction came in his absence.
South Bruce Peninsula Mayor Janice Jackson, decked out in her white suit, purple vest and cape and black top hat with feathers, announced an early spring in a most unusual way.
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This year, Wiarton Willie’s annual prediction event was pre-recorded and released to media outlets shortly before the traditional 8:07 a.m. prediction time Tuesday. It was a retrospective of predictions past, with old footage of past mayors and Willies and of the festival’s origins.
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Wiarton Willie’s prediction came in his absence.
South Bruce Peninsula Mayor Janice Jackson, decked out in her white suit, purple vest, cape and black top hat with feathers, announced an early spring in a most unusual way.
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Try refreshing your browser. Wiarton mayor calls for an early spring Back to video
This year, Wiarton Willie’s annual prediction event was pre-recorded and released to media outlets shortly before the traditional 8:07 a.m. prediction time Tuesday. It was a retrospective of predictions past, with old footage of past mayors and Willies and of the festival’s origins.