Well Stewey, the Markdale Standard and the Flesherton Advance didn't and don't compete for CBC ad revenue --  nor did the Guelph Mercury.
And as far as the Ministry of Truth, that name is more aptly applied to Postmedia.
 Remember when CEO Paul Godfrey, a Conservative supporter, issued an edict demanding the corporation's 43 daily newspapers urge their readers to re-elect Stephen Harper?
At least CBC speaks to the interests of Canadians, Postmedia is owned by two big U.S. hedge funds that are interested in one line of thought only: lower taxes, smaller government, anything that can maximize their profits.