The Chris Oldcorn Show
By Christopher Oldcorn
Chris Oldcorn is a journalist with Sault Online and ONNtv.
The Chris Oldcorn ShowMar 26, 2020
Public Transit Funding, Ontario COVID-19 Update, and Thin Blue Line Flag - 28 July 2020
On today’s show, Chris discusses the Public Transit funding announcement for Sault Ste. Marie, positive COVID-19 numbers for Ontario, and the Thin Blue Line flag.
Mandatory Makes Not Enforceable, Algoma Public Health Fumbles Mask Policy, and Treating Media Equally - 27 July 2020
On today’s show, Chris rips into Algoma Public Health for their non-enforceable mask policy and the way it was communicated to the public and businesses. Chris rants about Treating Media Equally, which is his story on Sault Online.
ONNtv Virtual Townhall: Mandatory Masks and Stage 3 Reopening - 23 July 2020
Last Friday, Ontario moved to Stage 3 reopening and Algoma Public Health’s Mandatory Mask policy took effect. Our journalists and the public have many unanswered questions. The public was asked to submit questions for the panelists. As a media organization, we decided to hold a virtual town hall.
Chris Oldcorn moderated the panel of Jennifer Flood (Algoma Public Health), Councillor Donna Hilsinger (Sault Ste. Marie), and Dr. Samantha Hill (Ontario Medical Association).
School Masks, Education Protests, and MPP Booted Out by Doug Ford - 22 July 2020
On today’s show, Chris discusses parents wanting their kids to wear masks at school, education protesters at Queen’s Park, and Doug Ford kicks out an MPP. Chris rants about the weird new name for the Edmonton CFL football team.
Herd Immunity, Older Children, and Dumb Young People - 20 July 2020
On today’s show, Chris talks about the possibility of catching COVID-19 twice, herd immunity, older children spread COVID-19 like adults, and effective COVID-19 treatments. Chris rants about dumb young people going to parties.
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Long Term Care Homes and Positive Job Numbers - 10 July 2020
On today’s show, Chris discusses the horrible situation in Long-term care homes across Canada and the positive job numbers.
Trump Attacks Bubba Wallace and Air Conditioning in Long-term Care Homes -8 July 2020
On today’s show, Chris talks about Trump attacking Bubba Wallace and why isn’t air conditioning mandatory at long-term care homes already?
Shoemaker and Opening the Border - July 7 2020
On the Chris Oldcorn Show, Chris works through Cllr Shoemaker’s statement about reopening the border, COVID-19 spreading through sewage, and the President of Brazil tests positive for COVID-19.
Long-Term Care Homes and City Council to Open the Border? - July 6 2020
On today’s show, Chris looks at the OECD data about COVID-19 deaths in long-term care homes and is COVID-19 airborne? The SSM City Council wants to debate opening the border. But can they?
Crazy Conspiracy Theories About Masks - June 30 2020
Chris takes a look at the latest Palm Beach City Council meeting about wearing face masks. The crazy conspiracy theories run wild!
Future of Transportation, Work, and Mental Health - June 17 2020
On today’s show, Chris discusses the future of transportation, working from home, and people’s mental health going through COVID-19.
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APH Catches Up, SAH Funding Announcement, Stage 2 Reopening, & Building Fee Reduction Failed - June 12 2020
Algoma Public Health catches up, Sault Area Hospital funding announcement, Stage 2 reopening expanded, building fee reduction failed, & the Mayor and Cllr Shoemaker get heated over councillors inaction.
New COVID-19 Case 22, Regional Reopening, Left Turn Signals, & Outdoor Patios - June 11 2020
Chris talks about the regional reopening of Ontario debated at the City Council meeting. The left turn signals are changing during off-peak traffic hours, and outdoor patios can be larger this summer. The Algoma District has a new COVID-19 case.
Watch The Chris Oldcorn Show weekdays at 7PM and 7AM on ONNtv
Financial Assistance for Municipalities and Broadband Internet - June 10 2020
The City Council meeting on Monday night left plenty to be desired from our councillors. They were like deer in the headlights on critical issues. Chris talks about two of them on tonight’s show. The Financial Assistance for Municipalities and Broadband Internet Access.
Legionnaire, Trump Dump, and SSM City Council - June 9 2020
Chris warns about the dangers of Legionnaire Disease. Trump’s numbers hit the dump, and City Council covers BLM and Single-Use plastics.
COVID-19 Statistics, Ontario Phase 2, and LTC Homes - June 8 2020
Chris explains the confusing Ontario and Algoma COVID-19 statistics. Doug Ford announces moving to Phase 2. According to an Angus Reid Poll, the Premiers doing good handling the Pandemic. Chris lays out why LTC Homes need reforming.
290K Jobs Created, Trump unpopular with Canadians, and Lisa Vezeau-Allen Pt 3 - June 5 2020
Canada adds 290K jobs in May however the unemployment rate rose, Trump very unpopular with Canadians especially women, and part 3 of my interview with Lisa Vezeau-Allen (Ward 2 SSM).
Canadians Personal Finances, Trump vs Mattis, & Lisa Vezeau-Allen Interview Pt 2 - June 4 2020
Chris explains why Canadians are confident in their personal finances and the Trump vs Retired General James Mattis feud. Chris’ interview with Lisa Vezeau-Allen continues. They discuss the Soo’s young people leaving for school and don’t return, and the City’s fiscal pressures.
Violence Against the Press and Lisa Vezeau-Allen - June 3 2020
On today’s show, Chris rips into the American police for violence against journalists. Chris interviews Lisa Vezeau-Allen about why she entered politics, working remotely, and attracting more people to move to the Sault.
Donna Hilsinger SSM Ward 3 Interview Pt 2 - June 2 2020
On this show, Chris interviews Cllr Donna Hilsinger. She is the Councillor for Ward 3 in Sault Ste Marie.
Donna Hilsinger SSM Ward 3 Interview Pt 1 - June 1 2020
Today, Chris interviews Cllr Donna Hilsinger. She is the Councillor for Ward 3 in Sault Ste Marie. We talk about growing the Sault, transit, and the exodus of young people.
Soo Foundry Grant and Gary Leith Public Health Inspector - May 29 2020
On today’s show, Ross Romano announces a $114,000 grant for Soo Foundry and part two of my interview with Gary Leith, a Public Health Inspector (Algoma Public Health).
City SSM Travel Paid Story, Pt 1 Gary Leith, Public Health Inspector (Algoma Public Health) - May 28 2020
On this show, I rip into the City of Sault Ste Marie for putting a paid story into Explore magazine inviting everyone to come to the Soo! Part one of my interview with Gary Leith, an Algoma Public Health Inspector.
Dr Silvana Spadafora - Chief of Staff (Sault Area Hospital) - May 27 2020
On today's show, I interview Dr Silvana Spadafora, the Chief of Staff at Sault Area Hospital.
Dianne Beaudry (PCMNO) - May 26 2020
On today’s show, Chris interviewed Dianne Beaudry. Dianne is running for the Regional Councillor of Region 4 for the Provisional Council of the Metis Nation of Ontario. Election day is June 1st.
Dr. Samantha Hill (Ontario Medical Association) - May 22 2020
Today, Chris interviewed Dr. Samantha Hill of the Ontario Medical Association. They discuss how to safely reopen Ontario.
Luke Dufour & Rick Niro Interviews Pt 2 - Thursday May 21 2020
On this show, Chris interviews both Cllr Luke Dufour and Cllr Rick Niro of Sault Ste Marie. You can listen to part 2 of both interviews.
Luke Dufour & Rick Niro Interviews Pt 1 - Wednesday May 20 2020
On this show, Chris interviews both Cllr Luke Dufour and Cllr Rick Niro of Sault Ste Marie. You can listen to part 1 of both interviews.
New COVID-19 Symptoms, Trump Taking Hydroxychloroquine, and New COVID-19 Cases in the Soo - Tuesday May 19 2020
On today’s show, Chris explains several new COVID-19 symptoms, Trump taking Hydroxychloroquine, and new COVID-19 cases in Algoma including International Travel?
New COVID-19 Case, Doug Ford, and Ontario Government Can’t Count - Friday May 15 2020
We have a new COVID-19 case and Algoma Public Health clams up about the details. Chris participated in a conference call with Doug Ford and Vic Fedeli. The Ontario government can’t count and the housing markets stalls.
Ontario Reopening and WHO Warning - Thursday May 14 2020
On the show, Chris explains the beginning of Ontario reopening and the WHO thinks the Coronavirus could be here to stay.
Second Wave Warnings, and Alzheimer's Society Interview - Wednesday May 13 2020
On today’s show, Chris provides some insight on the second wave of COVID-19. What are the experts' warnings? We have an Alzheimer’s Society by Dani Dupuis (ONNtv Reporter). Enjoy!
Vikings, Kinsmen, Canadians Stressed, and Quebec Schools Reopening? - Tuesday May 12 2020
On the show, Chris recaps the City Council meeting which included Vikings and Kinsmen. A new poll shows Canadians stressed about COVID-19. Quebec schools reopen, but is it safe?
Connecting Links Fund, Shopping Malls, & the Job Market - Monday May 11 2020
On today’s show, Chris discusses the announcement about the Connecting Links Fund, shopping mall reopening, the post-COVID-19 job market, and the latest COVID-19 information.
Unemployment numbers, wage subsidy, travellers, conspiracy theories, and hospitals - Friday May 8 2020
On today’s show, Chris discusses the unemployment numbers, wage subsidy, stranded travellers, COVID-19 conspiracy theories, and hospitals slowly reopening.
CFL, meatpacking plants, Blue Plates, COVID-19 high-risk individuals, & International Students - Thursday May 7 2020
On the show, Chris talks about the CFL bailout, problems at meatpacking plants, and the blue plates are gone.
Chris discusses if you are at high-risk for COVID-19?
Also, what happens to international students?
Uber, Doug Ford, Strokes, and Face-masks - Wednesday May 6 2020
On Today's Show, I discuss promising COVID-19 numbers in Algoma and Ontario, Uber starting back up but with restrictions, Doug Ford unhappy with the number of tests, middle-aged people having strokes from COVID-19, and the proper way to use a face-mask.
Confusing COVID-19 Info, Face-mask Stupidity, and Quebec Schools - Tuesday May 5 2020
Today, I discuss confusing COVID-19 information, face-mask stupidity, Quebec school openings, and Long-Term Care Homes outbreaks.
Jeff Gunn Pt 2 - Monday May 4 2020
The second part of my interview with Juno Award nominated guitarist, songwriter, and producer Jeff Gunn. Also, I discuss opening up too early from the COVID-19 lockdown.
Jeff Gunn Pt 1 - Friday May 1 2020
My interview with Juno Award nominated guitarist, songwriter, and producer Jeff Gunn
Flattening the curve? / Paris Marx Interview Pt 2 - Thursday April 30 2020
Today, I finish my interview with Canadian Paris Marx. Paris is finishing a Geography MA degree at McGill University. He studies automobiles and public transit. We discuss the future of public transit.
Also, I discuss some promising numbers that we may be over the COVID-19 peak in Canada.
Cllr Matthew Scott Interview (Ward 5) - Wednesday April 29 2020
Today, I have an interview with Cllr Matthew Scott of Ward 5 (SSM). We discuss why he entered politics, public transit, and COVID-19.
Paris Marx Interview Pt 1 - Tuesday April 28 2020
Today, I interview Canadian Paris Marx. Paris is finishing a Geography MA degree at McGill University. He studies automobiles and public transit. We discuss the future of automobiles. Also, I discuss Doug Ford's plan to reopen the Ontario economy.
COVID-19 Myths Dispelled - Monday April 27 2020
Today, I talk about COVID-19 myths. There was plenty of false information circulating in the last week because of Donald Trump. I clear up what is real and what is Trump fantasyland.
Ross Romano MPP Interview - Friday April 24 2020
Today, I interview Ross Romano. Ross is the MPP for Sault Ste Marie and the Minister of Colleges and Universities.
Trudeau's Rising Popularity - Thursday April 23 2020
Today, I talk about Trudeau's rising popularity, medical research changes, postponed clinical trials, and STAY HOME even if the weather is nice!
Refugee Camps - Wednesday April 22 2020
Today, I talk about the dire situation in refugee camps around the world affecting 70 million people.
Dr. Lucas Castellani Interview (Sault Area Hospital) - Tuesday April 21 2020
Today, I'm joined by Dr. Lucas Castellani, who is an Assistant Professor at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Specialist at Sault Area Hospital. We discuss COVID-19 and how to protect yourself during this difficult time.