Was the ‘Media Silent’ About the Islamic Party of Ontario?
7 January 2019The news media are typically "silent" in cases where there's nothing to report.
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Did Justin Trudeau Transfer Canadian Border Control to the United Nations?
20 December 2018News spread on social media accused the Canadian prime minister of breaching Canadian sovereignty.
Trump Joins Leaders of Canada, Mexico to Sign New Trade Pact
30 November 2018President Donald Trump joined the leaders of Canada and Mexico at a global meeting in Argentina to sign a revised North American trade pact, fulfilling a longstanding political promise with a deal he celebrated as a "groundbreaking achievement."
Did Canadians Face a Major Donut Shortage After the First Day of Cannabis Legalization?
22 October 2018"Tim Hortons in seven different provinces were forced to close earlier than usual for lack of staff and the shortage of donuts and pastries."
Did Canada Pay Off Entire Federal Debt One Day After Marijuana Legalization?
22 October 2018"You’re crippled with debt one day, and the next it’s all vanished into thin air."
After Canada Legalizes Pot, Industry Eyes Rest of the World
18 October 2018Canada became the largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace as sales began early Wednesday.
Did Judge Robert Meadows Pen an Essay Entitled ‘Thank You, Canada?’
25 September 2018A viral piece urges Americans to be thankful for their Canadian neighbors.
Canadian Police Say at Least 4 Dead in Shooting
10 August 2018Fredericton police are asking residents to avoid the area and stay in their homes, but the circumstances of the shooting are unclear.
Man Firing Into Toronto Cafes Shoots 14 People, Killing 2
23 July 2018Police Chief Mark Saunders did not rule out terrorism as a motive, though officials did not immediately identify the attacker, other than to say he was 29 years old.
Will Canadians’ Cell Phones Now Be Searched at the U.S. Border?
28 June 2018In late June 2018, a web site resurrected months-old news about potential cellphone searches by U.S. border officials.
Did Canada’s Prime Minister Say Canadians Don’t Need American Farmers Because ‘We Have Grocery Stores’?
22 June 2018Hyperpartisan social media pages and bots used yet another fake quote in order to attempt to drum up criticism against Canada's leader.
Did President Trump Say That Canadians Smuggle Shoes Out of the United States?
20 June 2018Footwear manufacturers called the president "misinformed" after his appearance at a business group's event.
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Does This Photograph Show Two Boys — One Vaccinated, One Not — Who Were Exposed to Smallpox?
13 June 2018In the early 1900s, Allan Warner documented several cases of smallpox and the effects of vaccinations.
Is This Video of a ‘Gyro Drop’ Amusement Park Ride Real?
14 June 2019The "Gyro Drop" is a real amusement park ride, but a popular video of it relies on some imagination.
Did Obama Pledge ‘More Flexibility’ Toward Russia After the 2012 Election?
13 December 2016In 2012, President Obama was overheard over a hot microphone telling President Dmitri Medvedev of Russia he would have "more flexibility" to negotiate with Putin after the election.
Will Woody Be Openly Bisexual in ‘Toy Story 4?’
3 June 2019A niche genre of 'satire' sexualizes animated characters.
Does Facebook Have ‘Shake-to-Report’ Feature That Lands Users in ‘Facebook Jail’?
14 June 2019As of late May 2019, a new Facebook feature allowing users to report technical problems by shaking their phones was being rolled out gradually to all mobile accounts.