LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Agassiz-Harrison Observer as slightly Left-Center biased based on a mildly left-leaning story selection that favors a liberal perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Agassiz-Harrison Observer is a newspaper published in Agassiz, British Columbia, Canada. The website agassizharrisonobserver.com covers news, sports, crime, and business for the greater Agassiz area.
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Funded by / Ownership
Black Press Media owns Agassiz-Harrison Observer. Black Press, based in British Columbia, Canada, publishes over 170 titles across Canada and the western United States. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Agassiz-Harrison Observer covers news for Agassiz and the surrounding area with minimal bias in wording, such as this Local firefighters remind public of campfire ban. National and international is published through the Associated Press.
Editorially, Agassiz-Harrison Observer does not regularly produce op-eds. However, political news coverage tends to lean left, such as this Neighbourhood block party helps B.C. residents heal after trauma of bank shootout. Generally, news reporting is factual with a left-leaning bias in story selection.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Agassiz-Harrison Observer as slightly Left-Center biased based on a mildly left-leaning story selection that favors a liberal perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 08/15/2022)
Last Updated on May 16, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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