Coverage disputes
Stories where outlets on both sides of the spectrum covered the same event but disagree on a specific, checkable point — not just tone. Each dispute shows whether a document has already resolved it.
B.C. Premier Eby calls early election for Oct. 24, says Trump is ‘existential’ threat
In dispute: B.C. Premier Eby calls election for Oct. 24, framing Trump as ‘existential’ threat
A timeline for Pacific Link, the ‘national interest’ Alberta-B.C. pipeline plan
In dispute: The specific criteria and process used to determine the 'national interest' designation for the Pacific Link pipeline.
Poilievre heads to Detroit to make the case for ‘tariff-free auto pact’
Excluded — disagreement is on tone, not a checkable point.
West Coast oil pipeline becomes 1st project designated in national interest
In dispute: The business case for the West Coast oil pipeline is very strong.
The dispute is about what happens next. No document settles a forecast, so V.E.R.I.F.Y. does not score it — the split is still real.
Milestones – Oct. 13, 2026 - CTV News
In dispute: The specific event being covered (the Ottawa Police Gala) and the focus on milestones for October 13, 2026
The dispute is about what happens next. No document settles a forecast, so V.E.R.I.F.Y. does not score it — the split is still real.
US hits International Criminal Court with sweeping sanctions as part of drive to dismantle tribunal
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
Former MP Chris Alexander drops out of Toronto's mayoral race
Excluded — disagreement is on tone, not a checkable point.
Belleville, Ont., synagogue shooting was a ‘hate-motivated’ crime, police say
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
Alberta’s very complicated referendum - CTV News
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
Spooky season has arrived - CTV News
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
Owen McCown passes for 303 yards and 3 TDs as UTSA beats Colorado State 59-45 - Toronto Star
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
Carney tells NYT he studied risk of U.S.-led military action in Canada
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico say they’ve notified Trump they’re suing over denied White House access
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
What happened? These were the events leading up to deadly fire - CTV News
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
Carney’s Thanksgiving message directed at Alberta ahead of separation referendum
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
‘Zero chance’ U.S. attacks Canada, Alaska governor tells conference - Toronto Star
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
First Forecast: Sunny and slightly warmer - CTV News
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to an `energy ceasefire’ but Kyiv says attacks continue - CTV News
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
Treaty Day marked in NS - CTV News
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
Halloween pet safety tips - CTV News
Excluded — spread does not cross the centre.
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Unlock with Starter →A story qualifies when at least 6 outlets covered it and the coverage spans both sides of the political spectrum (left+center-left and center-right+right). V.E.R.I.F.Y. is then asked whether the outlets disagree on a specific, checkable point — a "disagreement on tone" finds no dispute. Divergence score (0-100) measures how far apart the coverage leans, independent of whether a checkable point was found. See coverage blind spots for the related "one side stayed silent entirely" signal.