Winnipeg Free Press

LEAST BIASED

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Overall, we rate the Winnipeg Free Press Least Biased based on balanced news reporting and a reasonably balanced editorial page that slightly leans conservative. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Canada
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1872, the Winnipeg Free Press is a daily broadsheet newspaper in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It provides coverage of local, provincial, national, and international news and sports, business, and entertainment. The current editor is Paul Samyn.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Winnipeg Free Press is owned by FP Canadian Newspapers Limited Partnership, a publicly-traded company that currently owns 5 newspapers in Canada. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Winnipeg Free Press covers local news through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Coming weeks key in city’s COVID-19 fight: experts. The national news is primarily derived from the Canadian Press and world news through the Associated Press.

Editorially, the Winnipeg Free Press clearly labels opinion pieces and tends to provide balanced viewpoints. For example, in 2015, they chose not to endorse a party for the Prime Minister elections. A review of numerous op-eds reveals that both sides are represented with slightly more that favors a conservative perspective. The news is generally reported factually and with slight right-leaning editorial bias.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Winnipeg Free Press Least Biased based on balanced news reporting and a reasonably balanced editorial page that slightly leans conservative. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 10/13/2020) Updated (05/31/2022)

Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/

Last Updated on May 31, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check

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