Accuracy is a core value of The Provincial Times. While we strive to ensure that every article we publish is fair, well-sourced, and factually accurate, errors can occur. When they do, we take them seriously.
This page explains how readers can request a correction or retraction, and how those requests are evaluated.
When to Request a Correction
You should request a correction if you believe an article contains:
- A factual error (dates, names, numbers, quotations, or attribution)
- A mischaracterization of a verifiable event or statement
- An omission of material context that meaningfully changes the factual understanding of the piece
Corrections are appropriate when the central thrust of the article remains accurate, but a specific detail requires clarification or amendment.
When to Request a Retraction
You may request a retraction if you believe:
- A core claim of the article is demonstrably false
- The article relies on information that is materially inaccurate or fabricated
- The reporting fails to meet basic standards of verification in a way that undermines the piece as a whole
Retractions are rare and reserved for serious failures of accuracy or reporting integrity.
What Is Not Grounds for a Correction or Retraction
We do not issue corrections or retractions for:
- Disagreements with opinion, analysis, or framing
- Political or ideological objections
- Discomfort with conclusions that are supported by facts
- Requests to remove accurate but unfavourable information
- Bad-faith attempts to suppress lawful reporting
Opinion pieces are judged on factual accuracy, not whether readers agree with the author’s viewpoint.
How to Submit a Request
To request a correction or retraction, please email:
leftlanemediagroup@tutanota
Include the following:
- A link to the article in question
- The specific passage you believe is inaccurate
- A clear explanation of what is wrong
- Credible sources or documentation supporting your claim
- Whether you are requesting a correction or a retraction
Anonymous requests may be reviewed, but providing your name and contact information helps us assess credibility and follow up if needed.
Our Review Process
- All requests are reviewed by the editor
- Claims are evaluated against original reporting, sourcing, and available evidence
- If an error is confirmed, a correction will be issued promptly
- Corrections are clearly labeled and appended to the original article
- Retractions, when warranted, will be clearly noted and archived transparently
We do not quietly alter articles without disclosure.
Transparency & Accountability
When corrections are made, we aim to:
- Preserve the original article whenever possible
- Clearly explain what was changed and why
- Avoid “stealth edits” that obscure the record
Retractions are rare and reserved for cases where the core premise of an article is no longer defensible.
We engage seriously with good-faith requests supported by evidence. Abusive, bad-faith, or frivolous submissions will be ignored.