RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate Toronto 99 as right-biased based on story selection and editorial positions that align with a conservative perspective. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to the use of poor sources and one-sided reporting that leaves out critical context.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (6.7)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (5.0)
Country: Canada
MBFC Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Founded by Mark Slapinski, Toronto 99 is an outlet that promotes an anti-mainstream tone but places greater emphasis on “freedom-focused” narratives and opposition to perceived censorship. Slapinski, a former journalist and independent commentator, is the driving force behind the publication.
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Funded by / Ownership
Toronto 99 is owned by Mark Slapinski, with revenue derived through advertising and donations.
Analysis / Bias
Toronto 99 presents itself as a freedom-first news platform, often opposing mainstream media, Canadian governmental policies, and left-wing positions. Headlines are frequently sensational and frame narratives with emotionally charged language. For example, one article claims “Trudeau is toast,” while others accuse media outlets of being “state-run propaganda.” This mirrors typical rhetoric found in populist or right-leaning alternative outlets.
The site mixes aggregated news with original editorials and often lacks source transparency. Articles are rarely well-sourced and frequently rely on social media content, screenshots, or anonymous claims. Despite occasionally criticizing both political sides, the dominant editorial tone favors anti-left, anti-establishment, and anti-mainstream positions, aligning more closely with a Right populist perspective in its current form. In general, stories are reasonably fact-based but wholly one-sided.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Toronto 99 as right-biased based on story selection and editorial positions that align with a conservative perspective. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to the use of poor sources and one-sided reporting that leaves out critical context. (D. Van Zandt 04/13/2025) Updated (04/19/2025)
Source: https://www.toronto99.com/
Last Updated on June 21, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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