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- Wiarton Willie, the groundhog of South Bruce Peninsula, died peacefully in his sleep on March 10, 2026.
- His passing comes just over a month after predicting an early spring on Groundhog Day.
- Jay Kirkland (Mayor of South Bruce Peninsula) said Wiarton Willie helped unite the community during winter celebrations that drew thousands.
- The town will seek a successor to continue the cherished tradition.
