Northern Focus is an independent Canadian digital news publisher covering regional politics, municipal affairs, provincial policy, business, technology and community stories. Owned and operated by Northern Beacon Media Inc., an Ontario corporation, we deliver clear, practical regional journalism for English-speaking readers across Canada. Every article is drafted by a named writer, reviewed by an editor and fact-checked before publication, with the goal of helping readers understand municipal, provincial and national issues without spin or oversimplification. AI-assisted tools may support research or drafting but never replace human editorial judgement; every piece is approved by a human editor.
Who are we and what do we cover?
Northern Focus is a Canadian regional news site that reports on the issues that matter most to communities from coast to coast. Our beat includes municipal affairs — city councils, transit, local budgets — along with provincial policy, politics, business developments, technology trends and community events. We produce explainers that break down complex policy and governance topics so readers can follow debates and decisions affecting their daily lives. Whether it’s a new provincial housing strategy or a neighbourhood festival, we aim to be a trustworthy source for regional coverage.
How do we work?
Every piece of editorial content at Northern Focus goes through a structured process: a named writer drafts the article, an editor reviews it for clarity and accuracy, and our fact-checking team verifies sources before publication. We adhere to strict standards outlined in our Editorial Policy and Fact‑Checking Policy. Digital tools may assist with research, formatting or summaries, but no AI ever replaces human editorial judgement. things like fabricated quotes, made‑up sources or fake bylines are never acceptable. Our methods are transparent, and we correct errors promptly, as explained in our Corrections Policy.
Who is responsible for what we publish?
Catherine Roy serves as Editor‑in‑Chief, setting editorial standards, making publication decisions and overseeing corrections. Marc Tremblay, Managing Editor, runs the daily newsroom, reviews headlines and commissions stories. Our editorial team also includes Hannah Walsh (Municipal Affairs Editor), Kevin Sullivan (Community & Events Correspondent), Jessica Morin (Provincial Affairs Editor) and Andrew Leblanc (Standards & Fact‑Checking Lead). For full bios and contact details, visit our Our Team page.
What you can expect from us
Readers can expect original reporting that is factual, contextual and free from spin. We label all sponsored or commercial material clearly and disclose affiliate links. Commercial relationships — whether from display advertising, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships or content licensing — never determine our editorial conclusions. We take responsibility for what we publish and correct errors publicly. If you see something that needs fixing, please contact our corrections desk at corrections@northernfocus.org.
How is Northern Focus funded?
Northern Focus generates revenue through display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. All commercial content is clearly labelled to distinguish it from editorial material. Affiliate links are disclosed in every article that uses them. We maintain full editorial independence: funders and advertisers have no influence over story selection, angle or tone. For complete details, see our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure and Ownership & Funding pages.
How can you reach us?
Our general contact email is info@northernfocus.org. For editorial matters, contact the newsroom at editorial@northernfocus.org. For corrections or complaints, write to corrections@northernfocus.org or complaints@northernfocus.org. Our registered office is Unit 12, 95 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4, Canada. Main phone: +1 416 555 0210; editorial line: +1 416 555 0220. More ways to get in touch — including a contact form and department‑specific addresses — are on our Contact page.
Questions or concerns?
If you have a question about our reporting, want to suggest a story, or need to raise a concern, please start with the appropriate desk. General inquiries go to info@northernfocus.org. Editorial questions or story tips can be sent to tips@northernfocus.org. For complaints about accuracy or ethics, see our Complaints Procedure. For privacy matters, review our Privacy Policy. We reply promptly and take every message seriously.