Morning Express – Tuesday, March 26

Photo by April Jokelainen

It’s looking like a “yo-yo” week as far as temperatures go. We should see out warmest day today at 10c with some drizzle and rain showers, transitioning back to wet snow overnight. Temperatures then settle in the low single digits on the plus side for the week. Still looking a little unsettled with a chance of rain Thursday night.

1953 Dr. Jonas Salk announces that he has successfully tested a vaccine to prevent polio, clinical trials began the next year

1966 Large-scale anti-Vietnam War protests take place in the United States, including in New York, Washington, D.C. and Chicago

1982 Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder release the single “Ebony & Ivory” in the UK

What location served as the setting for many of John Hughes’ movies?
Answer: Shermer, Illinois

Who was the first person to suggest Daylight Savings Times?
Answer: Benjamin Franklin

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Here’s wishing you a great day!

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  • Craig Huckerby

    Craig Huckerby is a seasoned broadcast and media professional with over 43 years in local media. Starting in television, Craig became known as "the weather guy" on local television before pioneering internet media in the Sault. Craig is credited for bringing local television back to the Sault via the internet in 2003 with LTVNEWS.COM and was instrumental in launching SooNews.ca and Local2.ca. Craig has also won numerous International Film awards for director of the documentary, "Was I Next?, The Sean Cribbin Story"

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