Katie Dangerfield

Katie Dangerfield is a national online journalist with a focus on health. Born in Winnipeg, she began her career with Global News Winnipeg in 2014 and later became a National Health Reporter with Global News Online in Toronto. Katie covers beats ranging from health, science, and the environment. She has worked as a Writer/Producer for the morning news and an Online Producer for GlobalNews.ca/Winnipeg. Katie received her master's degree in journalism from the University of British Columbia and has experience in documentary films and radio. She is passionate about travel, having visited Nicaragua, Bolivia, Argentina, and various parts of Europe. Notably, she studied international reporting in Prague.

Biography:  https://globalnews.ca/author/katie-dangerfield/

71%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • Introduced in Canada in 2006, the HPV vaccine has proven highly effective in preventing cervical cancer.
  • The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Canada, with more than 75 per cent of sexually active adults estimated to develop it at some point in their lives. It is also the primary cause of cervical cancer as well as anal, vaginal, vulval, penile and mouth and throat cancers in men or women.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Before working in Winnipeg, Katie lived in Vancouver, where she received her master's degree in journalism from the University of British Columbia.
  • Katie has a passion for news, health and baking.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • A(H5N2) viruses have been reported in poultry in Mexico.
  • An outbreak of A(H5N2) was reported in a backyard poultry farm in Michoacán, Mexico in March 2023.
  • At least three people, all workers at farms with infected cows, have been diagnosed with bird flu in the US since March.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article implies that the HPV vaccine is not publicly funded for all Canadians when in fact it is recommended and provided by school-based programs throughout Canada.

Recent Articles

First Human Death from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N2) Virus Reported in Mexico

First Human Death from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N2) Virus Reported in Mexico

Broke On: Monday, 24 April 2023 A 59-year-old Mexican resident became the first human fatality of avian influenza A(H5N2) in April 2023, despite no known contact with infected animals. The WHO confirmed the high pathogenicity of this strain, which had previously been detected in a Michoacán poultry farm. Contact tracing revealed only one potential exposure, and the risk to the general population remains low.
Understanding Cervical Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Prevention

Understanding Cervical Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Prevention

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Cervical cancer is a deadly disease caused by HPV infection that affects the cells of the cervix, which connects to the uterus and vagina. It can be prevented by screening and vaccination, but it requires early detection and treatment. Women with weak immune systems or risk factors should take precautions to avoid this cancer.