Nov. 19, 2007
A story updated Nov. 6 about the Cornwall sex abuse inquiry said a former altar boy came forward in 1992 to say he had been sexually abused by two Catholic priests in the late 1960s. In fact, he said he had been sexually abused by a Catholic priest and a probation officer.
Nov. 15, 2007
A story published Nov. 14 about a study on low-carb diets and prostate cancer suggested that the Western diet was linked to the development of the cancer. In fact, the study's authors suggested the Western diet's high animal fat content, reliance on simple carbohydrates and high caloric content could affect prostate cancer's rate of progression.
Nov. 1, 2007
A story published Oct. 30 about a Queen's University study into Canada's regulation of public companies said the study was prompted by the Conrad Black case. In fact, the head of the study, Steven Salterio, said it was his call for an investigation into some provinces' security commissions that was partly prompted by the Black case.
Oct. 30, 2007
A story published Oct. 19 on the cost of a new transmission line down the west side of Lake Manitoba said American hydro marketer Midwest ISO estimated the transmission losses could reach as much as $1 billion over the 50-year life of the line. In fact, Midwest ISO did not comment directly on the projected line loss, and provided a dollar figure for the cost of a megawatt of power in 2006. The projected $1-billion figure assumes a loss of 56 megawatts over the 50-year period, a fully-loaded line, and a constant price of power over that period.
Oct. 29, 2007
A story published Oct. 29 about military exports from Canada said they totalled $23 million in 1997. In fact, they totalled $304 million. Furthermore, the Export and Import Permits Act requires the foreign affairs minister to report annually to Parliament on "the operations under" the act but does not require the federal government to release annual reports on arms exports. And the last annual report to Parliament on the issue covered 2002 but was tabled in 2003.
A story published Oct. 26 about Israel's plan to disrupt power supplies to the Gaza Strip said the territory's land and sea borders are still controlled by Israel. In fact, Gaza also shares a border with Egypt. Following the Hamas takeover in Gaza, Israel and Egypt closed the borders.
Oct. 24, 2007
A story published Oct. 22 about people who had to leave their homes after a plane hit an apartment building in Richmond, B.C., suggested that some home, condo or tenant insurance policies do not cover emergency accommodation. However, spokesmen for the Canadian insurance industry later said that all such policies would cover temporary emergency accommodation.
Oct. 23, 2007
A story published Oct. 22 identified André Drouin as the mayor of Hérouxville, Quebec. In fact, Drouin is a municipal councillor.
Oct. 18, 2007
Information under an image of the cover of the book Muybridge's Horse: a poem in three phases that accompanied a story published Oct. 18 about 2007 finalists for the Governor General's Award for poetry cited Pedlar Press as the publisher. In fact, the publisher of the book by Rob Winger is Nightwood Editions, based in Gibsons Landing, B.C.
Oct. 17, 2007
A story published Oct. 16 about the retirement of a Toronto police officer facing charges said he resigned. In fact, he retired and is eligible for a lump-sum retirement package under the police union contract.
Oct. 15, 2007
A story published Oct. 12 about media concentration in New Brunswick said William Kenneth Langdon said he got orders from vice-president Victor Mlodecki to drive competitors out of business. In fact, in documents filed with the court in Saint John, Langdon said he attended a meeting where Mlodecki said he was prepared to spend up to $1 million to put a competitor out of business. Furthermore, Irving does not have shipbuilding interests in New Brunswick, as originally reported.
Oct. 9, 2007
A story published Sept. 20 about new shows on CBC Radio Two said Montrealer Gregory Charles was born in Trinidad. In fact, he was born in Canada. Furthermore, Inside the Music, will air at noon ET, not 11 a.m. as originally reported.
Stories Oct. 8 and 9 about a kayaking accident in B.C. that claimed two lives said the kayakers and their six colleagues were not wearing life-jackets. In fact, a survivor said they all had personal flotation devices.
A story published Oct. 4 about status Indians said they are entitled to treaty rights. In fact, status Indians receive treaty benefits only if they belong to a First Nation that signed a treaty with the Crown.
A story published Oct. 8 about asbestos referred to the Occupational Health and Safety Clinics for Ontario Workers as an operation of the Canadian Auto Workers. In fact, the program was set up by the Ontario Federation of Labour, with funding from the provincial Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and is not controlled by the CAW.
Oct. 2, 2007
A number of stories published since March 2007 about the trial of Désiré Munyaneza in Montreal called it the first war crimes trial in Canada. In fact, it is the first trial under Canada's Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act, passed in 2000.
Sept. 29, 2007
A story published Sept. 28 said a Canada-U.S. patrol targeted 90 foreign ships suspected of illegally fishing with drift nets in the North Pacific. In fact, the patrol identified 10 vessels suspected of fishing with drift nets.
A story published Sept. 28 about the closing of the JDI Kedgwick sawmill in New Brunswick quoted Irving Ltd. spokeswoman Mary Keith as saying the mill has been losing money as a result of housing market conditions in the United States and the high Canadian dollar. In fact, she said the mill is closing as a result of low prices for its products in the United States and the recent jump in the value of the Canadian dollar.
Sept. 28, 2007
A story published Sept. 26 about a protest in Afghanistan over a raid by foreign troops suggested that hundreds of protesters were chanting "death to Canada." In fact, only some of the protesters were using that phrase.
Sept. 26, 2007
A story published Sept. 25 about possible curbside composting in Côte St. Luc, Que., quoted Coun. Steven Erdelyi as saying: "Eighty-five per cent of your waste can either be diversified or composted." In fact, he said: "Eighty-five per cent of your waste can either be recycled or composted."
A story published Sept. 25 about the Ontario election quoted Liberal Leader Dalton McGuinty as saying he would accept a minority government. In fact, he said he would accept the will of the voters.
Sept. 20, 2007
A story published Sept. 19 about a Saskatchewan court certifying a class-action lawsuit against Canada's cellphone companies said lawyer Tony Merchant is based in Montreal. In fact, he's based in Regina.
A story published Sept. 13 said an 1818 edition of author Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice was discovered at the University of Alberta's Bruce Peel Special Collections Library in Calgary, and suggested it was found recently. In fact, the edition dates back to 1813, the book was purchased by the university decades ago and the library is in Edmonton. It was also reported that a Calgary bookbinder was commissioned to build a case to preserve the book. In fact, the bookbinder is from Edmonton.
Sept. 18, 2007
A story published Sept. 18 about New Brunswick film producers and their concerns over a new Nova Scotia film tax credit identified Tom Hogon as founder of the company Dreamsmith Entertainment in Moncton. In fact, the film industry member interviewed for the story was Tom Hogan, and he's founder of the television and film production company Dream Street Pictures.
Sept. 10, 2007
A story published Sept. 8 about the Ontario Liberals' record on making the province more accessible for people with disabilities said Lt.-Gov. David Onley was appointed by the provincial government. In fact, lieutenant-governors are appointed by Canada's governor general.
Sept. 7, 2007
Stories published Sept. 4 and Sept. 7 about the disappearance of U.S. adventurer Steve Fossett described the Bellanca Citabria Super Decathlon as an ultralight plane. In fact, it is a light plane.
Aug. 31, 2007
A story published Aug. 27 about a Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigation into mislabelled peas identified the Calgary-based company as Thomas International. In fact, the company is Thomas Fresh Inc. Furthermore, company president Tom Byttynen is not the co-chair of the Canadian Supply Chain Food Safety Coalition. He is the co-chair of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association's repack and wholesale food safety program committee.
A story published Aug. 30 said the new Park Bridge in Kicking Horse Pass is part of a $2.3 billion highway project. In fact, the 26-kilometre project is expected to cost about $960 million. B.C. has earmarked $2.3 billion for a three-year provincewide transportation investment plan. In addition, the bridge and its approaches are expected to cost about $130 million, not $137 million.
Aug. 30, 2007
A story published Aug. 29 said the Ontario government is planning to spend more than $25 billion on nuclear power plants to ensure the province's electricity supply until 2025. In fact, the plan by the Ontario Power Authority, which calls for the province to spend $26.5 billion on nuclear power plants, still requires regulatory approval.
Aug. 27, 2007
A story published Aug. 27 about the Northwest Territories' first report on drinking water quality said that less than half of communities are conducting monthly tests of their raw, or untreated, water for bacteria. In fact, they are not testing their treated water.
Aug. 22, 2007
A story published Aug. 22 said Maine may be interested in investing in a second NB Power nuclear reactor. In fact, Public Utilities Commission chairman Kurt Adams said the state may be interested in providing a market for power from a second reactor.
A story published Aug. 20 about the death of former Conservative cabinet minister Roch La Salle said he quit the party in 1971 because then leader Robert Stanfield opposed the idea of "two nations" in Canada. In fact, Stanfield endorsed the concept.
Aug. 21, 2007
A story published Aug. 20 said the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement will provide at least $1.9 billion to former students who claim sexual, physical or psychological abuse at 130 schools. In fact, the agreement applies to all students who attended the schools until the mid-1970s.
Aug. 17, 2007
A story published Aug. 16 said De Beers Canada was opening a new mine at Gahcho Kue. In fact, the De Beers agreement with the N.W.T. government was to sell part of the Gahcho Kue production to northern manufacturers.
Aug. 16, 2007
A story published Aug. 15 about luxury cars speeding in Calgary said that Zahir Rana was arrested for allegedly driving at speeds in excess of 200 km/h. This information was based on RCMP statements. The RCMP have since advised CBC that Rana was not arrested, that it was a case of mistaken identity.
The headline of a story published Aug. 16 about CBC airing Diana: The Witnesses in the Tunnel said the broadcaster would cut controversial photos from the documentary before showing it. In fact, the photos had been edited out before CBC received the copy.
Aug. 15, 2007
A story published Aug. 14 reported that Mattel Inc. recalled 18.2 million toys worldwide due to issues with lead paint and magnets. In fact, the company recalled 18.2 million magnetic toys and 436,000 toys with lead paint.
A story published Aug. 14 about CIHI's adverse reactions study said 46 per cent of Canadians surveyed reported serious health problems caused by medical mistakes. In fact, CIHI reported that 15 per cent of the Canadians surveyed said they experienced medical mistakes, and 46 per cent of those respondents said they faced serious health problems as a result.
Aug. 14, 2007
A story published Aug. 10 about gastrointestinal illness at a resort in the Dominican Republic said the Bahia Principe Rio San Juan was in Punta Cana. In fact, the resort is near Puerta Plata.
A story published Aug. 13 about copyrights covering Unix said IBM developed the operating system. In fact, Unix was developed at AT&T; laboratories.
Aug. 10, 2007
A story published Aug. 9 about Derek Anthony Wood's sentence after pleading guilty to assaulting two Edmonton prison guards said Wood was given an additional year in prison in that case. In fact, the one-year sentence for Wood, who is serving a life sentence in connection with other convictions, adds four months to the date when he becomes eligible for full parole.
Aug. 9, 2007
A story published Aug. 8 about a Winnipeg homeless shelter opening a health centre identified Garth Reesor as the chief executive officer of the Siloam Mission. In fact, he is the chief operating officer.
A story published Aug. 9 about the trial of a Fredericton broadcaster charged with accessing child pornography identified Robb Costello as an RCMP constable. In fact, he is a Fredericton police force constable.
Aug. 2, 2007
A story published Aug. 1 about the resignation of the CEO of East Central Health quoted health authority spokesman Jim Durham as saying the health minister wanted a change in leadership. In fact, Durham said Perez recognized that the government wanted a change.
July 27, 2007
Stories published July 25, 26, and 27 about a cyclist hit by a stolen vehicle in Winnipeg included information from police that the two teen suspects had been involved with the Winnipeg Auto Theft Suppression Strategy, a program for youth who have several charges or convictions for auto-theft related crime. In fact, only one of the suspects was involved with the WATSS program, Crown attorneys and Manitoba Justice officials say.
July 26, 2007
A story published July 25 about a proposal for Mideast peace stated that an Arab League proposal for peace between Israel and Palestine was presented in Jerusalem. In fact, there is no country called Palestine. The proposal is for peace between Israel and Palestinians.
July 25, 2007
A backgrounder published on July 25 about the Middle East peace players incorrectly said that Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert had a face-to-face meeting with Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in Cairo in April, 2007. In fact, it was Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas who met Meshaal in Egypt.
A story published July 24 about rehabilitation for stroke victims identified Dr. Robert Teasell as chief of physical medicine and rehabilitation at London Health Sciences Centre in London, Ont. In fact, he holds that role at Parkwood Hospital, St. Joseph's Health Care, in London, Ont.
A story published July 25 about a family that refused chemotherapy for their three-year-old son identified Jean-Pierre Ménard as the family's lawyer. In fact, he is a lawyer who specializes in medical cases.
July 24, 2007
A story published July 23 about the death of a mountain biker in the B.C. Interior suggested that Dave Hanna is a spokesman for Banff National Park. In fact, he is a conservation officer based out of Kananaskis.
The story also originally reported that berry season had not begun. In fact, the season has begun early, a situation that can cause problems with bears and has led to the closure of trails in the area this year.
In stories published on July 18 and 19 about a series of seemingly random attacks by groups of young men in Fredericton, it was originally reported that restaurant worker Jason Buchanan was robbed and beaten in late May. In fact, Buchanan was attacked on June 11.
July 18, 2007
A story published July 17 about the husband of slain B.C. school principal Shemina Hirji said a deportation order for Narinder Pal Cheema was overruled the year after he was released from prison in 1995. In fact, Cheema was released from prison in 1996 and the deportation order was suspended in 1997 and dismissed in 2000.
A story published May 16 about a Quebec man facing charges for allegedly helping his sick uncle kill himself said Chantal Maltais suffered from muscular dystrophy. In fact, he had polio.
July 16, 2007
A story filed Jan. 29 about a U2charist service at St. Swithin's Church, in Lincoln, England, said the first such service incorporating U2 music was conducted by Rev. Paige Blair, an Episcopal priest in Maine, in 2005. In fact, the U2charist was created by Sarah Dylan Breuer, with the first public service held in Baltimore, Me., in 2004.
July 13, 2007
A story filed July 12 about a heat wave in B.C. said BC Hydro officials believed the use of air conditioners in 400 buildings in the downtown core caused a substation transformer to fail July 5. In fact, Hydro did not say why the transformer failed, but said in a news release that officials were concerned the use of air conditioning could overload the remaining transformer serving downtown.
July 10, 2007
A table published June 13 said that donated blood must match the blood type of the person receiving it. In fact, people who are O negative can donate blood to anyone and people who are AB positive can receive blood from anyone.
July 9, 2007
A profile of newly appointed RCMP Commissioner William Elliott published July 6 listed former commissioner Norman Inkster, national security adviser Margaret Bloodworth and deputy public safety minister Suzanne Hurtubise as potential candidates for the RCMP's top job. In fact, they were members of the executive search committee.
July 8, 2007
A story published July 8 about a father and son who were swept away by the Red River near Winnipeg said the accident occurred on July 6. In fact, they went missing on July 7.
July 2, 2007
A story published June 29 about roman candle fights among young people said a fireworks battle turned deadly on the Victoria Day weekend when Yonathan Musse was shot as he tried to break it up. In fact, the 19-year-old Torontonian was shot sometime after the incident. Police have suggested the killing was gang related.
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