Looking Good

Groundhog handlers say Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of winter No word yet on Wiarton Willy. But there was good news for Maritimers

First out this morning was Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam -- with a promising prognostication for winter weary Canucks.

Sam did not see his shadow, which means his call is for an early spring.

Thing is, those Maritimers don't know what winter is. Then there's the damned weatherman.

But regardless of what the woodchuck weathermen say, Environment Canada predicts the frigid temperatures that have gripped much of the country the past two months will likely persist through February.

Grrrrr. Or should that be BRRRRR?

Extra! Groundhog Day: 5 odd facts about the myth-based holiday

OOPS. I spoke too soon.

Party poopers.