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 NOTL Local Left-Center Biased based on story selection that moderately favors the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.4)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.1)
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

NOTL Local is a 24/7 news source from Niagara, Ontario. According to their about page, “At the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local, we strive to strengthen communities by connecting you to reliable, timely and accurate information about the issues, people and businesses that matter to Niagara. “

Read our profile on Canada’s media and government.

Funded by / Ownership

Village Media owns NOTL Local, and revenue is generated through advertising and subscriptions.

 Analysis / Bias

NOTL Local reports the news for Niagara, Ontario, and the surrounding region with low bias, such as this Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation brings back 50/50 draw. National and world news is derived from the Canadian Press, similar to the AP and Reuters for Canada.

NOTL Local publishes op-eds with more stories favoring the left, such as this Audio documentary delves into dark Cold War chapter of Canada’s LGBT purge. In general, the news is reported factually and with a very slight left-leaning story selection bias.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate NOTL Local Left-Center Biased based on story selection that moderately favors the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 10/12/2025)

Source: https://www.notllocal.com/