The City of Langford is launching a fact-checking page to provide ease of access to factual information for residents, businesses and those with interest in city business.
On Thursday, April 25, LetsChatLangford.ca was launched, a project that seeks to increase transparency, correct or clarify misinformation or disinformation, provide helpful facts, and ensure accurate background information is available on some of the most widely discussed topics that are important to Langford residents.
“In today’s world, information on almost any subject is easily available from a variety of sources. Whether fact, fiction, opinion-based, or somewhere in-between, information travels quickly and at times can be contradictory, confusing, and often overwhelming,” noted a news release from the city. “The city fact check page sets out to provide quick access to factual information in one place. Posts will include links to Council meeting recordings, and staff reports to ensure ease of access to Council discussions, process, and decisions.”
The city says they plan to post about select topics based on widely discussed information that is not accurate and is causing public confusion.
Cities including Prince George and Kelowna have launched similar initiatives to help ensure that the correct information is shared with residents.
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