Hilroy, a manufacturer of notebooks, apologizes after a Canadian map printed on the covers omits Newfoundland and Cape Breton. Coverage reports that the notebook map leaves those regions off the outline of Canada, prompting public criticism.
Both outlets attribute the mistake to a production problem rather than an intent to misrepresent geography. A spokesperson for Hilroy’s parent company, ACCO Brands, says the inaccurate map comes from a printing error. The company says it is offering an apology after the issue is identified and raised by customers.
While the reports align on what was wrong and the company’s explanation, they differ mainly in framing. One outlet emphasizes the apology from Hilroy directly, while the other highlights the corporate spokesperson and the claim that the error occurred during printing. Neither source indicates that the omission reflects broader policy; instead, they describe a specific inaccuracy tied to the notebook run.
