The Calgary Journal fact-checks information that is in the public interest. We scrutinize topics important to Albertans that are at the top of the public’s mind. We sort through misinformation, disinformation, noise, and spin to give our audience facts. We pay close attention to current events in Alberta, including curious and suspicious claims circulating in the media, online, and on social media.
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Does reality TV makes you smarter?
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Fact-checking if ashwagandha offers stress relief or emotion numbing
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Fact-checking True North’s claims about Canadian wildfires
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Fact-checking UCP’s Bill 18 rhetoric versus new law’s reality for Alberta universities
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Fact-checking Alberta Crown’s claim it couldn’t win case against Edmonton cop who kicked teen in head
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Fact-checking Trump’s claim that equity and diversity lowers standards
The election of Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. president fuelled claims that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring policies…
Fact-checking Poilievre’s claim about ‘money printing’ triggering inflation
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Fact-checking the potential perils of late-night snacking
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