Maplestime is a Canadian news and media publication. The way we report, source, and publish matters as much as what we publish. This page lays out the standards we hold ourselves to.
We wrote this policy so readers know exactly what kind of publication they’re trusting with their attention. If we ever fall short of these standards, we want you to hold us to them.
Our editorial mission
Maplestime exists to keep Canadians informed on the stories that shape their daily lives, written clearly, sourced credibly, and delivered without political agenda. We cover Canada news, technology, entertainment, wellness, and business and money. Every story we publish is meant to inform readers, not to push a side.
Editorial independence
Maplestime operates with full editorial independence. Our reporting is never influenced by advertisers, sponsors, partners, or any outside party. No advertiser has ever been promised positive coverage in exchange for paid placement, and none ever will be.
Sponsored content is always clearly labelled as “Sponsored” or “Promoted Content.” It is created separately from our editorial articles and is held to its own set of standards. If you can’t tell whether something is sponsored, that’s a problem we want to know about. Email [email protected].
How we source our stories
Every article published on Maplestime starts with verification. We rely on the following sources, in order of priority:
Primary sources. Government agencies (Statistics Canada, Bank of Canada, Health Canada, provincial ministries), official press releases, court documents, public records, and direct interviews. When a primary source is available, we use it.
Established news organizations. When we cite other reporting, we link to credible outlets like CBC, CTV, the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, BBC, Reuters, the Associated Press, and similar publications with strong editorial standards. We name them clearly so readers can verify the original reporting themselves.
Subject matter experts. For health, finance, technology, and policy stories, we seek out qualified experts. We name our sources, include their credentials, and quote them accurately.
On-the-record reporting. We prefer named sources. We use anonymous sources only when the information is significant, when the source has a legitimate reason for anonymity, and when we can verify the information independently.
If a story can’t be verified to our standards, we don’t publish it. Speed never trumps accuracy at Maplestime.
Fact-checking
Every article goes through a verification step before publication. Names, dates, numbers, quotes, statistics, and direct claims are all checked against original sources. Statistics are dated to the time of publication so readers know how current the data is.
If a story breaks fast and details are still emerging, we mark it clearly as developing and update the article as new information becomes available. Updates are timestamped at the top of the article so readers can see when something changed and what was added.
Corrections and accountability
We get things wrong sometimes. Every publication does. What separates a trustworthy outlet from an untrustworthy one is what happens next.
When we make an error, we correct it openly. Corrections are added to the bottom of the affected article with a note explaining what was wrong and when it was fixed. We don’t delete published articles to hide mistakes. We don’t silently edit and pretend nothing happened.
To report an error, email [email protected] with the article URL and a clear explanation. We review every correction request and respond within 24 hours of verification.
Major corrections that affect the meaning of a story are added at the top of the article. Minor corrections (spelling, formatting) are made silently. Anything in between gets a clear correction note.
Opinion versus news
We separate opinion from news clearly. News articles report facts. Opinion pieces share perspectives. Each is labelled.
Opinion articles are marked as “Opinion” or “Analysis” in the headline area. The byline always names the author. Opinion writers are free to take positions, but those positions are theirs, not Maplestime’s. We publish a range of viewpoints across the political spectrum and refuse to become a publication with one ideological corner.
Plagiarism and originality
Every article published on Maplestime is original work. We do not copy from other publications. We do not republish AI-generated content as if it were human-written. We do not use other writers’ work without attribution and permission.
When we reference reporting from other outlets, we credit them by name and link to the original article. We summarize, we don’t lift.
Use of AI tools
We are honest about how we use technology. AI tools may be used at Maplestime for research support, draft outlining, grammar checking, headline brainstorming, and translation reference. AI is never used as a substitute for human reporting, judgment, or fact-checking.
Every article published on Maplestime is written, edited, and verified by a human. Articles are not generated by AI and published unchecked. If we ever publish AI-assisted content in a way that goes beyond these uses, we will disclose it transparently on the page.
Source protection
Maplestime protects the identity of sources who request confidentiality. If you contact us with a tip and ask to remain anonymous, we honour that. We will not share your name, email, or identifying details with third parties, including authorities, except under direct legal compulsion. Even then, we will fight unreasonable requests through legal means before complying.
If you need to share sensitive information securely, contact us at [email protected] and we will arrange a private channel.
Affiliate links and disclosures
Some articles on Maplestime include affiliate links. When you click certain product recommendations and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. This never costs you more than buying directly.
Affiliate relationships do not influence which products we recommend. We only recommend products we believe genuinely serve our readers. Affiliate disclosure notices are added to articles that contain affiliate links.
Reader feedback
We treat reader feedback as part of the editorial process. Tips, corrections, and constructive criticism shape how we cover stories going forward. Every email to [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] is read by a real person, usually within one business day.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Editorial Policy as Maplestime grows. Material changes will be noted at the bottom of this page with a revision date. The current version reflects our standards as of May 2026.
Questions about this policy? Email [email protected].