Article content Wiarton Willie’s prediction came in his absence. South Bruce Peninsula Mayor Janice Jackson, decked out in her white suit, purple vest and cape and black top hat with feathers, announced an early spring in a most unusual way. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Wiarton mayor calls for an early spring Back to video This year, Wiarton Willie’s annual prediction event was pre-recorded and released to media outlets shortly before the traditional 8:07 a.m. prediction time Tuesday. It was a retrospective of predictions past, with old footage of past mayors and Willies and of the festival’s origins.