Groundhog Harvey. Photo courtesy of Heaven's Wildlife Rescue.Groundhog Harvey. Photo courtesy of Heaven's Wildlife Rescue.
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Groundhog Harvey predicts winter will drag on

We're in for six more weeks of winter according to Groundhog Harvey.

The Oil Springs weather prognosticator emerged from his home at Heaven's Wildlife Rescue just after 8 a.m. Thursday, and saw his shadow.

According to folklore, if a groundhog sees its shadow on February 2nd, it will retreat into its burrow, heralding six more weeks of cold weather.

Both Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam and Punxsutawney Phil emerged from their burrow's to forecast an extended winter.

In Wiarton, Willie seemed to disagree with his counterparts and did not see his shadow, calling for an early spring.

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