Conspiracy Theory
New Green MP Paul Manly denies links to 9/11 truther movement after comments resurface
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Green Party MP-elect Paul Manly openly questioned the “corporate media’s” coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during two podcast appearances before entering politics. Continue reading
Trudeau slams Scheer over response to town hall question about ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy
Trudeau criticized Scheer over his response to a man who invoked the “Pizzagate” conspiracy theory at a town hall in Kitchener, Ont. this week. Continue reading
David Icke, conspiracy theorist accused of anti-Semitism, has Australian visa cancelled before tour
David Icke said the government has “insulted every Australian man, woman and child” by cancelling his Australian tour. Continue reading
Trump-supporting conspiracy theorists say pipe bombs are a ‘false flag’ set up by Democrats
The ‘false flag’ theory holds that the Democratic Party or its supporters orchestrated the pipe bomb deliveries to garner sympathy ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Continue reading
Twitter removes accounts linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and Infowars
Twitter permanently suspended @realalexjones and @infowars from Twitter and Periscope in early September, later than many other tech companies such as Apple and Facebook. Continue reading
Government surveillance, aliens and the conspiracy theory behind the message spray-painted throughout Regina
By Colton Praill Morning News Anchor
“Gang stalking. Human torture,” Regina Police Service found the cryptic message in at least six locations throughout the city, and one outside it. Continue reading
Crackdown on Alex Jones could fuel his conspiracy theories
Experts say the social media crackdown on Alex Jones may only reinforce the conspiracy-theory narratives he’s spent years touting to his followers. Continue reading
QAnon: Behind the conspiracy theory cropping up at Trump rallies
Supports of an online conspiracy theory known as QAnon are starting to show up at Trump rallies, where they tout their fringe movement with T-shirts and placards. Continue reading
Fake news sites falsely claim Florida school shooting survivor wasn’t on campus
Multiple online sites have wrongly claimed Florida school shooting survivor and gun-control activist David Hogg was not on campus during the mass shooting. Continue reading
Oliver Stone: Pokemon Go could lead to corporate totalitarianism
Oliver Stone has never been one to shy away from a good conspiracy theory, even one involving Pokemon Go. Continue reading