Wiarton Willie, the famous Ontario rodent who fictitiously predicted the arrival of spring, has died. The Town of South Bruce Peninsula says in a statement that Willie died peacefully while sleeping. The town says Willie carried on the Groundhog Day tradition and celebrations in Wiarton that attracted thousands of people every year. According to legend, […]
  • Jerkface (any/all)@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 month ago

    … died, again. There have been longstanding questions about the quality of care these captive wild animals receive in Wiarton. But tradition and tourism money demands that they sacrifice yet another.