-Rebel News broadcasts its content only on the internet and is sometimes cast as Canada's version of Breitbart News. 'Rebel News' has been described as being part of the alt-right movement.
-Former Sun News reporter Faith Goldy joined Rebel News after its launch, but was fired for her coverage of the 2017 Charlottesville rally, and an interview with The Daily Stormer. A co-founder and two freelancers resigned in protest of the coverage. Gavin McInnes, founder of the organization Proud Boys, was a contributor. McInnes departed in 2017, then temporarily rejoined the site for a period in 2019.