LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Burnaby Beacon as Left-Center biased due to its progressive stance on social and environmental issues. We also rate it High for factual reporting based on its reliance on credible local sources and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-4.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.5)
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Burnaby Beacon is a newspaper serving the Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada area. The paper covers local news, politics and business.
Read our profile on Canadian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Overstory Media Group, a Victoria-based media company, owns The Burnaby Beacon. The site generates revenue through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Burnaby Beacon website reports news with a moderate left-leaning bias. Articles and headlines use minimally loaded language, such as this Council approves additional $7.3M for Brentwood Community Centre. This story is fact-based and, like all others reviewed, relies on credible sources of information.
In general, story selection tends to lean slightly left, with editorial content leaning toward the progressive left, such as this OPINION: Civic engagement was key factor in council’s reversal of GRO. Finally, news reporting is fact-based and leans left from an editorial perspective.
The site primarily relies on local reporting, expert interviews, and statements from advocacy groups, city officials, and community leaders. Its focus on local sources aligns with its community-driven mission but may occasionally limit broader perspectives on national or global issues.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Burnaby Beacon as Left-Center biased due to its progressive stance on social and environmental issues. We also rate it High for factual reporting based on its reliance on credible local sources and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 12/20/2024)
Source: https://burnabybeacon.com/
Last Updated on December 20, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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