Verification Standards
How we confirm, label, and correct
This page explains our publishing rules in plain language. The goal is simple: readers should know what is confirmed, what is still developing, and what changed after publication. These standards also help keep the site suitable for brand-safe advertising.
We prioritize primary sources and document timestamps to keep updates transparent.
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Labels you’ll see
- Confirmed: supported by credible sources and consistent details.
- Developing: key details are still being verified; updates are time-stamped.
- Corrected: a published item changed; we explain what was updated.
Tip: If a claim does not meet the threshold, it is not published as a verified update.
Our verification checklist
Before publishing, we verify the origin of information, the date and location context, and whether the claim is first-hand or repeated. For higher-impact topics, we look for independent confirmation or supporting documents. When sources disagree, we do not “average” the truth; we state what is confirmed and what remains unclear.
Source quality
We favor primary sources such as official releases, transcripts, direct statements, and reputable public datasets. We avoid anonymous screenshots and unverified reposts.
Time and context
We confirm when information was published or recorded and whether it applies nationally, provincially, or locally. We also note when older content resurfaces.
Attribution clarity
If an update is based on a statement, we name the type of source and avoid presenting it as a confirmed outcome unless it is corroborated.
Update discipline
We append updates with timestamps rather than rewriting history. When a correction is needed, we explain what changed and why.
Corrections policy
If an error is confirmed, we correct promptly and keep the correction visible. Corrections include the corrected information, the original error in brief, and the time the correction was made. For minor edits that do not affect meaning (spelling or formatting), we may update without a correction label.
Privacy and safety
We do not publish private personal information. For sensitive situations, we avoid details that could identify individuals unless they are public officials acting in an official capacity or the information is already part of a verified public record. We aim to be respectful and avoid inflammatory framing.
Report an error or share a source
Email [email protected] with links to primary sources. We review messages during business hours and respond as soon as possible.