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Canadian Media Sources Guide

Introduction

"When local news disappears, misinformation thrives." - The Walrus

This guide is maintained by a single person and may contain errors. Please suggest corrections for any fact-based news sources that should be included.

Inclusion Criteria

Media to Avoid đŸš«

Postmedia Network

Postmedia Network Canada Corp. is an American-owned Canadian-based media conglomerate that owns:

  • Canada.com
  • National Post
  • Financial Post
  • Calgary Herald
  • Edmonton Journal
  • Telegraph-Journal
  • The London Free Press
  • The Gazette
  • Ottawa Citizen
  • Sudbury Star
  • Windsor Star
  • Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  • Regina Leader-Post
  • Vancouver Sun

Sun Media

  • Calgary Sun
  • Edmonton Sun
  • Ottawa Sun
  • Toronto Sun
  • Winnipeg Sun

Saltwire Network

  • The Chronicle Herald
  • Cape Breton Post
  • The Telegram
  • The Guardian (Charlottetown)

Canadian Alternatives 🇹🇩

Français ⚜

Les médiasPropriétéType de propriétéContribution
Radio CanadaPatrimoine canadien (Gouvernement du Canada)GouvernementTOU.TV L'EXTRA
TFOOffice des télécommunications éducatives de langue française de l'Ontario TFO (Gouvernement du Ontario)GouvernementDon
Télé-QuébecSociété de télédiffusion du Québec (Gouvernement du Québec)Gouvernement-
La PresseLa Presse Inc.À but non lucratif, organisations journalistiques enregistrĂ©esDon, CanaDon
L'Acadie NouvelleAcadie Nouvelle ltĂ©e.À but non lucratifAbonnement
Coop Media NBNB Media Co-opÀ but non lucratifDon

English 🩄

Non-profit and Government Media

MediaOwnershipOwnership typeDonate
CBC NewsCanadian Heritage (Government of Canada)GovernmentCBC Gem Premium, CBC Shop
TVOThe Ontario Education Communications Authority (Government of Ontario)GovernmentDonate
APTN NewsAPTNGovernmentContribute
Investigative Journalism FoundationInvestigative Journalism FoundationNon-profitSubscribe, IJF Shop
PressProgressBroadbent InstituteNon-profitMembership
Rabble.caSelf-ownedNon-profitDonate
Halifax ExaminerSelf-ownedNon-profitSubscribe, Donate
The WalrusThe Walrus FoundationNon-profit, registered charityDonate
The NarwhalThe Narwhal News SocietyNon-profit, Registered journalism organizationDonate, CanadaHelps
Chek NewsEmployee-ownedNon-profitChekplus
The TyeeAppears to be self-ownedNon-profit, Registered Journalism Organization (pending)Donate
The BreachBreach Media CanadaNon-profitDonate
The GrindArts and Labour Media Inc.Non-profitMembership
BriarpatchBriarpatch Inc.Non-profitDonate
Unrigged NewsCollaboration between non-profit outletsNon-profit-
Prince Albert Daily HeraldEmployee-owned & operatedNon-profitSubscription
NB Media Co-opNB Media Co-opNon-profitDonate
Cult MTLCult MTL Media Inc.?, Local Journalism Initiative recipientDonate via Stripe

Additional Resources

Political Commentary

News Aggregator

Organizations Countering Dark Money

OrganizationSocial Media
Democracy WatchYouTube
The Investigative Journalism Foundation-
Council of CanadiansYouTube
Protecting CanadaYouTube
Canadians for Tax Fairness-
PressProgressYouTube
Fair Vote CanadaYouTube
Bluesky Starter Pack: Ontario journalists that cover work & wage issues-

Critical Thinking Resources

OrganizationSocial Media
Centre for Inquiry CanadaYouTube
Humanist CanadaYouTube

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