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flag Report: 2.5 million Canadians lack local news, risking misinformation spread.

flag A report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives highlights a significant decline in local news coverage in Canada, with nearly 2.5 million Canadians living in areas with one or no local news outlets, up from 2008 levels. flag This decline, attributed to the traditional ad-fueled business model being threatened by social media giants, has led to gaps where misinformation can spread. flag The report suggests expanding the CBC's role in local news and supporting innovation in media.

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