For Nova Scotians looking to escape the frigid temperatures the province has experienced of late, Shubenacadie Sam had some ...

There’ll be six more weeks of winter. Arguably it’s not Shubenacadie Sam’s fault, he’s just the fur bearer of bad news. On ...

Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring. But Willie's prediction goes against his fellow weather-prognosticating animals like Shubenacadie Sam, Fred la marmotte, Punxsutawney Phil and Lucy the ...

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In the news business, being first matters and Shubenacadie Sam has an edge over other groundhogs by making the earliest prediction in North America. Thanks to her burrow being located in the Atlantic ...

Old Folk tales believe if the rodent sees its shadow, it will retreat into its burrow, commanding six more weeks of winter.

Fred is the only groundhog mascot who resides on a UNESCO world heritage site. Shubenacadie Sam is a spectacular prognosticator. According to the park's website, no other groundhogs "have achieved the ...

Canada also has its fair share of furry forecasters, from Wiarton Willie in Ontario to Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia.

Only in Nova Scotia can you get a groundhog squaring off against a lobster about weather predictions! The Weather Network's Nathan Coleman introduces Nova Scotia's Groundhog Day stars! In the news ...

and Shubenacadie Sam, to predict if spring will come early, or if winter will stick around for another six weeks. Groundhog Day is always celebrated on February 2 and this year, that falls on a ...