Burrard Street Journal

These sources exclusively use humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. Primarily these sources are clear that they are satire and do not attempt to deceive.  See all Satire sources.

• Overall, we rate the Burrard Street Journal a left-leaning satire website that clearly indicates its mission and purpose.

Detailed Report

Country: Canada
World Press Freedom Rank: Canada 16/180

History

Founded in 2015, the Burrard Street Journal is a Canadian satire website.

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Funded by / Ownership

The website does not disclose ownership and revenue is derived through donations and advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Burrard Street Journal clearly disclaims they are a satire on their about page where they state “The Burrard Street Journal is an occasionally funny Canadian satire, parody and comedy news website based in Vancouver, BC.” While the satire found on this website covers many topics more mock the right such as this Trump Declares Hillary Clinton Is Coronavirus ‘Patient Zero’ and this Donald Trump Jr. Tests Positive For Being A Dipshit. In general, this is a left-leaning satire website.

Overall, we rate the Burrard Street Journal a left-leaning satire website that clearly indicates its mission and purpose. (D. Van Zandt 1/10/2017) Updated (12/25/2020)