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 appeals 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 LondonNewsToday Left-Center biased based on editorial perspectives that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
LondonNewsToday is a part of Blackburn Media Inc., originally known as Blackburn Radio Inc., which was founded in 1852 by Josiah Blackburn as the London Free Press. Today, it operates 13 radio stations and local news sites, serving Southwestern Ontario. LondonNewsToday, established to provide local news, sports, and event coverage across the London communities, is headquartered in Ontario, Canada.
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Funded by / Ownership
LondonNewsToday is owned by Blackburn Media Inc., a Canadian media company. The company operates several radio stations and news websites in Ontario. The revenue for LondonNewsToday is generated through advertising and sponsorships.
Analysis / Bias
The news articles on LondonNewsToday generally focus on local events and issues within the communities they cover, such as South London business evacuated after chemical spill. Generally, articles are sourced through quotes, and they do not cover national or international news.
Editorially, LondonNewsToday does not have a strong editorial stance, as its primary focus is on local news and events. However, they have a left-leaning perspective on the issues they present that the progressive left favors, such as Downtown Chatham art exhibit to focus on climate change. In general, the website is fact-based and holds a slight left-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate LondonNewsToday Left-Center biased based on editorial perspectives that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 07/17/2023)
Source: https://londonnewstoday.ca/
Last Updated on July 17, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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