Coal, the Last Survivor of Canada’s Parliament Hill Cat Colony, Dies
Coal, the Last Survivor of Canada’s Parliament Hill Cat Colony, Dies

For decades, a semiofficial feline assembly outside Parliament was a major tourist attraction.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate, with the central claim of Coal's death and the existence of the Parliament Hill cat colony supported by multiple sources. There is a slight positive slant towards the cats, but it's minimal. The claim about the colony being a major tourist attraction is plausible but not directly verified by the provided sources.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Coal, the Last Survivor of Canada’s Parliament Hill Cat Colony, Dies.
- Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that Coal was the last surviving cat from the former cat colony.
- Verification Source #2: Supports the claim that Coal was the last remaining member of the old Parliament Hill cat colony.
- Verification Source #3: Supports the claim that Coal, the last feline from Parliament Hill cat colony, dies.
- Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that Coal, last surviving cat of cherished Parliament Hill colony, dies.
- Claim:** For decades, a semiofficial feline assembly outside Parliament was a major tourist attraction.
- Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5: All confirm the existence of the cat colony on Parliament Hill.
- Fail to cover:* None of the provided sources directly state that the colony was a "major tourist attraction." This is plausible, but unverified by the provided sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1, #2, #3, and #5: All agree that Coal was the last surviving cat of the Parliament Hill cat colony.
- Verification Source #4: Provides additional context about the colony being maintained by volunteers.
- Lack of Coverage:* The claim that the colony was a "major tourist attraction" is not directly supported or contradicted by the provided sources. Internal knowledge suggests this is likely true, given the colony's long history and public interest, but it cannot be definitively verified based on the provided sources.