What Is Fake News

• Canadians can’t agree on what ‘fake news’ really is: Ipsos poll

  A majority of Canadians believe they're better than the average person at spotting fake news, although a new poll shows they're confused about what the term actually means.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2018
  
• Thinking government can fix fake news is, well, fake news

  The spread of 'fake news' on social media has become a priority for Canada's Liberal government. But what can Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould do about it?

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2018
  
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• Want to fight fake news? Try playing ‘Russian troll,’ new research suggests

  The best way to fight fake news could be getting more people to try thinking the way a Russian troll would, two researchers from the University of Cambridge suggest.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2018
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• Majority of Canadians can’t spot fake news: Ipsos poll

  A new poll suggests Canadians get a failing grade when it comes to spotting fake news.

  Canada

  May 26, 2017
• Fake news or state news? It’s a false choice

  If news outlets want to monetize truth, they cannot do it by relying on the same revenue streams as the competition. They have to disrupt the business model that relies on click bait, ads and donations.

  Commentary

  Feb 7, 2017
• Psychologists develop fake news ‘vaccine’ to stop spread of misinformation

  Global scientists say that with the onslaught of fake news, they’ve come up with a “vaccine” that’ll “inoculate” against the spread of misinformation on websites and social media.

  Health

  Jan 24, 2017
• Do we really know what ‘fake news’ is?

  At a news conference Wednesday, president-elect Donald Trump refused to answer a question from a reporter saying he was “fake news.”

  World

  Jan 14, 2017
• Fake news: A real-life Cruella de Vil didn’t skin dozens of Texas cats

  Here's a roundup of things that didn't happen this week.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2017