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 the Ladysmith Chronicle 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 Ladysmith Chronicle is a newspaper published in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada. The website ladysmithchronicle.com covers news, sports, crime, and business for the greater Ladysmith area.
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Funded by / Ownership
Black Press Media owns the Ladysmith Chronicle. Black Press, based in British Columbia, Canada, publishes over 170 titles across Canada and the western United States. Advertising generates revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Ladysmith Chronicle covers news for Ladysmith and the surrounding area with minimal bias in wording, such as this Ladysmith bakery’s gingerbread creations attract attention. National and international is published through the Associated Press and Canadian Press.
Editorially, the Ladysmith Chronicle does not regularly produce op-eds. However, political news coverage tends to lean left. 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 the Ladysmith Chronicle 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 11/30/2022)
Last Updated on May 31, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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