Oct 9 2008

Flip Flopping with CBC News

Here are a few recent headlines from CBC News:

October 9, 2008

• Loonie down almost 2 cents, lowest level since April 2007
• No global recession on horizon: CIBC
• Canadian banks ranked soundest in the world
• Oil prices grind higher in face of economic uncertainty
• Canada positioned to weather global crisis: Flaherty

October 8, 2008

• Canada to lead G7 in GDP growth in ’09: IMF

October 7, 2008

• TSX closes 400 points lower amid official efforts to avoid disaster
• Sales of Canada Savings Bonds on hold amid market confusion
• ‘This prime minister isn’t going to panic’: Harper to Mansbridge

October 6, 2008

• Canada heading for recession, say economists

From contradictory headlines like this, no wonder people are scared. There are threats of recession and also assurances that everything is fine in Canada. The real purpose of these headlines is provide entertainment and capture an audience that will frequently visit their web sites and TV news programs. At those points, the viewers can be exposed to advertising.

Its all about making money. Its not about providing accurate news stories.

By Johan • General • 0