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The True North Times
Company typeNews satire
GenreComedy, political satire, news satire
FoundedMontreal, Quebec, Canada (February 14, 2014 (2014-02-14))
Websitetruenorthtimes.ca

The True North Times is a satirical online publication focused on Canadian politics and affairs. It’s coverage features federal, provincial, and municipal news, as well as lifestyle and other features. Launched in early 2014,[1] The True North Times has gained notoriety[2] among Canadians with high-profile interviews, articles, and election coverage. In a departure from contemporary satire in Canada, The True North Times draws inspiration from The Daily Show in the United States, in that it does not write parody articles, like one may find in The Onion. Instead, it uses satire to comment on actual news stories, with the stated goal of using a more accessible style of reporting to reach otherwise apathetic voters, especially in the youth demographic.

History

The True North Times was founded in October 2013 by a small group of students at McGill University who saw youth political apathy as a problem and saw a gap in the media market, leaving room for an outlet that could be more accessible. After building a team and finding writers, the publication itself publicly launched on February 14 2014, though its social media accounts were active beforehand.

In March 2014, The True North Times began a series of interviews with candidates for mayor of Toronto, in the midst of scandals surrounding Mayor Rob Ford.[3] In April, the publication gained some notoriety for its coverage of the Quebec Election, often using mockery to express criticism against the governing party, the Parti Quebecois.[4] In May 2014, they published an interview with the Honorable Elizabeth May, the leader of the Green Party of Canada.[5]

Format

Articles

As of May 2014 The True North Times published 130 articles (10-20 articles each week), normally devoted to recent events in Canadian politics and representing views across the political spectrum.

Columns

The True North Times also publishes weekly columns,[6] notably a review of 24/SEVEN, the documentary series following the Canadian Prime Minister; Crazy Canadian Comments, a round-up of the worst troll comments from across the internet; Canada From Eh to Zed, a lifestyle column posting recipes and fashion; and Counter-Counter-Counter-Point, where two (or more) columnists sound-off on the same issue, each presenting a different viewpoint.

Interviews

The Our Toronto project is devoted to interviewing all of the niche candidates running for mayor of Toronto. As of May 2014 they interviewed Matt Mernagh[7] and Morgan Baskin.[8] As well, in March 2014 they interview Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada.

Videos

The True North Times has done literal closed captioning of federal campaign ads,[9] as well as spoofed videos, such as the “Student Vote Represents Nothing” video[10] in coverage of Montreal students who were disenfranchised in the April 2014 Provincial election.

Graphics

From Valentine's Day Cards depicting the likeness of politicians with erotic quotations to an infographic imagining a Quebec Republic's borders, policies, and economy.[11]

Interactive Media

Who Said It? A series which contrasts quotes from two public figures in order for users to try and guess who said the quote in question.[12] So far there has been Justin Trudeau or Superman? And Thomas Mulcair or Donald Trump?

See also

References

  1. ^ Hudson, Erin. "This Week in Campus Media". Canadian University Press. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  2. ^ McParland, Kelly. "Kelly McParland: The many faces of Canada's Liberals grows as federal, provincial parties diverge". fullcomment.nationalpost.com. The National Post. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  3. ^ "Interviews Archive". The True North Times. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  4. ^ "A Friendly Reminder that Anglophones have the Right to Remain Silent – In Fact, it's Encouraged!". http://zunia.org. Zunia Knowledge Exchange. Retrieved 11 June 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  5. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party". http://www.canadanewsdesk.com. Canada News Desk. Retrieved 15 May 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  6. ^ "Columns Archive". The True North TImes. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  7. ^ "Exclusive Interview: Canada Weed Legend and Toronto Mayoral Candidate Matt Mernagh". DopeChef. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  8. ^ Baskin, Morgan. "High School Student and Toronto Candidate for Mayor Morgan Baskin". http://www.morganbaskin.ca. MorganBaskin.ca. Retrieved 11 June 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  9. ^ "Trudeau's Real Focus (Liberal Campaign Ad Spoof)". YouTube. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  10. ^ ""Student Vote Represents...Nothing?"". YouTube. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  11. ^ D'Alimonte, Michael. "This Is The Republic Of Quebec Infographic". MTL Blog. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  12. ^ ""Who Said It: Justin Trudeau or Superman?"". Reddit.

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