Content Policy
Last updated: October 4, 2025
At The Provincial Times, we believe good journalism is built on honesty, accuracy, and openness. We're part of Left Lane Media Group (LLMG), and while our editorial stance is generally centre-left, our first commitment is to fair and factual reporting.
This page explains how we approach our work, how we decide what to publish, and what you can expect when you read or contribute to our site.
1. Our Editorial Approach
We aim to cover stories thoughtfully, verify information carefully, and provide context that helps readers make sense of complex issues.
- News reporting focuses on facts and clarity.
- Opinion pieces are clearly labeled, so readers can easily distinguish analysis or commentary from straight reporting.
- All content goes through editorial review to make sure it meets our standards for accuracy, fairness, and responsible journalism.
2. Perspective and Balance
Our work reflects a centre-left outlook, but we know no single perspective has all the answers. That’s why we make space for a range of voices and viewpoints, including those we don’t necessarily share. The goal isn't forced “both-sidesism,” but to host good-faith arguments grounded in facts.
3. Guest Contributors and Op-Eds
We regularly publish guest essays and opinion pieces. Contributors may hold positions that differ from our editorial stance, and that's intentional. Healthy debate matters.
All guest submissions are reviewed to ensure they are:
- Factually accurate
- Clearly argued
- Free of hate speech, discrimination, or personal attacks
Every guest op-ed includes a disclaimer at the end of the article:
“The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of The Provincial Times or Left Lane Media Group.”
We reserve the right to decline or edit submissions that don't meet our standards.
4. Accuracy and Corrections
If we make a mistake, we'll correct it promptly and transparently.
Corrections are clearly labeled at the top or bottom of articles, depending on the nature of the error.
If you spot something you think is wrong, please let us know at leftlanemediagroup@tutanota.com
5. Commenting and Community Standards
We welcome thoughtful discussion on our website and social channels. To keep conversations constructive, we moderate for:
- Hate speech or discrimination
- Harassment or personal attacks
- Misinformation or bad-faith trolling
Repeat or serious violations can lead to comment removal or bans.
6. Sponsored and Partner Content
We do occasionally run sponsored content to support our work. Any paid or partnered material will be clearly marked; to be consistent with our mission statement, advertisers never dictate our editorial coverage or opinions.
7. Contact Us
We value reader feedback. If you have questions, concerns, or ideas, you can reach our editorial team at:
📧 leftlanemediagroup@tutanota.com