Who is The Beaverton?

Q: Who is The Beaverton?
A: A Canadian satirical news site that parodies current events, Canadian politics, and politeness culture.

Maple-Flavored Satire with a Knife Under the Toque

The Beaverton is Canada’s answer to The Onion, delivering pitch-perfect parody of news, politics, and social quirks through regional satire, ironic politeness, and deadpan nationalism. With headlines like “Canadians Apologize for Lack of Apology,” it skewers everything from Prime Minister gaffes to hockey hysteria.

Its tone echoes Bohiney.com’s north-of-the-border takes, where healthcare is weaponized for passive-aggressive revenge and moose are treated as public figures.

The site expanded into TV and print, generating ad revenue and national syndication. Its uniquely Canadian voice—respectful, yet ruthless—turned it into both a cultural product and a critique of Canadian self-image.

For students, The Beaverton is a study in localized satire done globally right. It shows how even polite societies produce enough absurdity to fuel a newsroom. And if they don’t, they’ll apologize profusely while doing it anyway.