Why misinformation on Israel-Hamas conflict is a growing concern
With the increased use of social media and the need for speedy, real-time information, there are critical challenges to covering a warzone. Former war correspondent Arwa Damon says journalists need to be vigilant in verifying what’s real and what’s not…
How a senior BBC reporter debunks false claims in the Israel-Hamas war
The war between Israel and Hamas has flooded social media with false and misleading information. Shayan Sardarizadeh, a senior reporter at BBC Verify, talks about how it spreads and how he combats it. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch…
FOREIGN INTERFERENCE | Targeted MP Michael Chong to testify in U.S. ‘My story is just one of many’
Conservative MP Michael Chong discusses why he is going to testify on threats he faced from China before the U.S. Congress. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: Connect with CTV News: For the latest news visit: For a…
How we fact-checked the Lil Tay story
After a now-deleted Instagram post went viral from former social media star Lil Tay’s account last week, questions quickly arose about whether the post’s claim was real. Here’s how our newsroom fact-checked the story. Read more: »»» Subscribe to CBC…
YouTube to crack down on cancer treatment misinformation
Vanessa Lee reports on YouTube removing videos featuring medical misinformation and those pushing harmful fake treatments. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: Connect with CTV News: For the latest news visit: For a full video offering visit the…
Why misinformation about wildfires is spreading and how to combat it
As unprecedented wildfires continue to spread across parts of Canada, so does misinformation about them. Whatever the catalyst for any particular wildfire, the science clearly shows that climate change is making wildfire events more frequent and extreme, yet some media…