VOCM media bias and reliability
Ad Fontes Media places VOCM in the centre. We have seen it on 29 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is VOCM biased?
Ad Fontes Media places VOCM in the centre. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is VOCM left or right?
Ad Fontes Media places VOCM in the centre. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is VOCM reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for VOCM are Ad Fontes Media: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What VOCM has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with VOCM’s own report linked underneath.
President Donald Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly included numerous claims that have been disputed by experts and official reports. These assertions covered topics from U.S. munitions stockpiles and global oil reserves to his record on settling wars and climate change warnings.
VOCM reported it asU.S. President Offers Chilling Warning to Iran’s Islamic Regime in Speech to United Nations (opens VOCM in a new tab)
An incident outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on Sunday evening resulted in injuries to a police officer and another person. Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is investigating the event, which occurred as the Jewish community marked Yom Kippur.
VOCM reported it asOfficer in Critical but Stable Condition Following Belleville Shooting Incident (opens VOCM in a new tab)
French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump met in New York to discuss the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Red Sea. They also spoke about a potential moratorium on attacks targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine.
VOCM reported it asCarney and Macron to Continue Talks on Collaboration This Week (opens VOCM in a new tab)
The United States has imposed new sanctions on eight Cuban companies and three military officers. The companies are linked to mineral exploitation, including nickel extraction, and military research and development. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the sanctions aim to prevent Cuban resources from sustaining the security apparatus.
VOCM reported it asWashington Targets Cuban Nickel Reserves and Military in Latest Sanctions Round (opens VOCM in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
VOCM reported it asCanada Eyes Closer EU Alliance as U.S. Trade Tensions Grow (opens VOCM in a new tab)
Canada is offering priority access to tax rulings for investors committing $1 billion or more to the economy. The move, announced by Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, aims to reduce risk and encourage major projects.
VOCM reported it asNL Representatives Attending Toronto’s Canada Investment Summit (opens VOCM in a new tab)
President Donald Trump is visiting his golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland, for the Irish Open. His trip includes planned meetings with Irish leaders and is met with objections from lawyers and planned protests.
VOCM reported it asTrump Arrives in Ireland for Meetings With Leaders and Irish Open Visit (opens VOCM in a new tab)
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
VOCM reported it asEast-West Oil Pipeline Offline After Attacks Spark Fires in Saudi Arabia (opens VOCM in a new tab)
A ceremony in Gander, Newfoundland, marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, bringing together passengers and responders who experienced the event. The town became a refuge for nearly 7,000 people when North American airspace closed.
VOCM reported it asRemembering 911 and the Days Following the Attacks (opens VOCM in a new tab)
Over 100 US military personnel are on the ground in Saudi Arabia, providing intelligence and targeting support for the kingdom's campaign against the Houthis. The US is sharing intelligence but not participating directly in strikes, operating within a newly established joint command.
VOCM reported it asU.S. Expands Military Support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi Fighting Intensifies (opens VOCM in a new tab)
Canada's reciprocal tariffs, ranging from 15 to 50 percent, began in early September 2026. While most grocery items are unaffected, economists anticipate short-term price increases for health and beauty products. Retailers expect limited overall impact on consumers.
VOCM reported it asConsumers Will Pay the Price for Ottawa’s Retaliatory Tariffs, says MUN Economics Prof (opens VOCM in a new tab)
Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask. A US official confirmed strikes on Iranian oil tankers, while Iran's military warned of retaliation if its vessels are attacked. Oil prices rose following the news.
VOCM reported it asIran Strikes U.S.-Used Base in Jordan as Regional Fighting Widens (opens VOCM in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran will conclude immediately after the US midterm elections in November. He accused Iran of prolonging the conflict to influence the election outcome and suggested the country seeks nuclear weapons.
VOCM reported it asIran Strikes U.S.-Used Base in Jordan as Regional Fighting Widens (opens VOCM in a new tab)
US military and intelligence officials are discussing a potential reduction in personnel and facilities in the Middle East. This consideration is linked to the success of the Trump administration in ending the Iran conflict and addressing vulnerabilities exposed by recent fighting.
VOCM reported it asU.S. Officials Consider a Smaller Long-Term Presence in the Middle East (opens VOCM in a new tab)
The federal government is extending the suspension of fuel excise taxes until January 2027. The measure, intended to provide relief from higher energy costs, will see the tax gradually reinstated by April 2027.
VOCM reported it asOttawa Extends Gas Tax Break Until January 31 (opens VOCM in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Venezuela granting the United States majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of the country's oil reserves. Trump described the deal as the largest in world history, predicting it would increase US reserves and reduce fuel prices.
VOCM reported it asU.S. Announces New Oil Agreement With Venezuela (opens VOCM in a new tab)
U.S. President Donald Trump stated the United States does not need Canada, while simultaneously imposing a 50% tariff on Canadian aluminum. Reports highlight the significant economic interdependence between the two nations, with Canada being the US's second-largest trading partner.
VOCM reported it as‘We’re into Some Real Foolishness Now;’ Premiers Chime in on ‘Lake America’ (opens VOCM in a new tab)
Canada is working to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, a move that has gained urgency following the collapse of talks with the United States. While progress has been made, experts warn that these internal trade obstacles are not easily overcome.
VOCM reported it asProvincial, Territorial Ministers Working on Ways to Knock Down Inter-Provincial Trade Barriers (opens VOCM in a new tab)
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to host G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, North Carolina. The meeting agenda includes addressing global trade imbalances, boosting economic growth, and tackling sovereign debt, with a significant focus on pressing countries to cut economic ties with Iran.
VOCM reported it asU.S.-Hosted G20 Finance Meeting to Focus on Growth, Trade Imbalances and Iran Sanctions (opens VOCM in a new tab)
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. is reintroducing 'T' symbols on grocery shelf labels to indicate products affected by tariffs. The company is also bringing back country-of-origin labels for fresh produce following customer backlash.
VOCM reported it asSigns Reflecting Tariffs Returning to Loblaws Grocery Stores (opens VOCM in a new tab)
Who says so
One organisation has published a rating for this outlet. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
- Ad Fontes MediacenterCheck it
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
High factuality
- Ad Fontes MediahighCheck it
Who owns it
- Stingray GroupMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
Where it publishes from
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 29
- Reports listed
- 30
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 5 August 2026
30 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. VOCM is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 29 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of VOCM: its report arrived a median of 35 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 23 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 23 September 2026. Ratings pulled 8 September 2026.
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Publishers carrying the same published leaning as VOCM, also publishing from Canada, ordered by how often we have seen them on a story. Sharing a rating is not the same as being alike.
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