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The Motley Fool Canada API, RSS and sitemap

Every article The Motley Fool Canada publishes, as JSON, through an open API with no key and no signup. 2,103 of their articles are indexed right now, refreshed hourly.

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JSON Search this publisher

Every article we hold from fool.ca, newest first. Add q= to search inside.

curl -s "https://freenewsapi.ai/v1/search?host=www.fool.ca&size=20"open it →

RSS Subscribe in any reader

The same articles as an RSS 2.0 feed. Works in Feedly, Inoreader, Thunderbird — anywhere.

curl -s "https://freenewsapi.ai/v1/rss?host=www.fool.ca&size=50"open it →

JSON Feed For apps

JSON Feed 1.1, the same content in a format apps parse natively.

curl -s "https://freenewsapi.ai/v1/feed.json?host=www.fool.ca&size=50"open it →

Trimmed For agents

Only the fields an agent needs — title, url, date, language — so the response stays small.

curl -s "https://freenewsapi.ai/v1/search?host=www.fool.ca&size=20&fields=title,url,published_at,lang"open it →

What this outlet covers, by share of its recent output:

economy 100%

Call the API

A live request. Paste it into a terminal and The Motley Fool Canada headlines come back as JSON.

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curl "https://freenewsapi.ai/v1/search?host=www.fool.ca&size=5"
2,103
articles indexed
649
in the last 30 days
24
median per day
1
languages
199 min
median crawl lag
09.06 → 07.09
archive depth

Publishing volume

Articles per day over the last 90 days. The busiest hour is 20:00 UTC — that is when the newsroom pushes its main batch.

2026-06-10: 33 articles2026-06-11: 36 articles2026-06-12: 23 articles2026-06-13: 14 articles2026-06-14: 9 articles2026-06-15: 22 articles2026-06-16: 32 articles2026-06-17: 36 articles2026-06-18: 34 articles2026-06-19: 37 articles2026-06-20: 17 articles2026-06-21: 7 articles2026-06-22: 24 articles2026-06-23: 31 articles2026-06-24: 32 articles2026-06-25: 35 articles2026-06-26: 36 articles2026-06-27: 23 articles2026-06-28: 8 articles2026-06-29: 23 articles2026-06-30: 36 articles2026-07-01: 19 articles2026-07-02: 17 articles2026-07-03: 28 articles2026-07-04: 14 articles2026-07-05: 7 articles2026-07-06: 23 articles2026-07-07: 33 articles2026-07-08: 38 articles2026-07-09: 37 articles2026-07-10: 31 articles2026-07-11: 17 articles2026-07-12: 8 articles2026-07-13: 24 articles2026-07-14: 34 articles2026-07-15: 34 articles2026-07-16: 37 articles2026-07-17: 35 articles2026-07-18: 23 articles2026-07-19: 7 articles2026-07-20: 23 articles2026-07-21: 32 articles2026-07-22: 32 articles2026-07-23: 31 articles2026-07-24: 34 articles2026-07-25: 21 articles2026-07-26: 8 articles2026-07-27: 25 articles2026-07-28: 32 articles2026-07-29: 28 articles2026-07-30: 24 articles2026-07-31: 22 articles2026-08-01: 8 articles2026-08-02: 5 articles2026-08-03: 1 articles2026-08-04: 16 articles2026-08-05: 20 articles2026-08-06: 19 articles2026-08-07: 22 articles2026-08-08: 16 articles2026-08-09: gap in the upstream archive, the whole corpus dips2026-08-10: 25 articles2026-08-11: 29 articles2026-08-12: 38 articles2026-08-13: 31 articles2026-08-14: 36 articles2026-08-15: 15 articles2026-08-16: 7 articles2026-08-17: 22 articles2026-08-18: 37 articles2026-08-19: 28 articles2026-08-20: 28 articles2026-08-21: 30 articles2026-08-22: 13 articles2026-08-23: 7 articles2026-08-24: 24 articles2026-08-25: 37 articles2026-08-26: 26 articles2026-08-27: 23 articles2026-08-28: 29 articles2026-08-29: 14 articles2026-08-30: 8 articles2026-08-31: 17 articles2026-09-01: 18 articles2026-09-02: 27 articles2026-09-03: 24 articles2026-09-04: 18 articles2026-09-05: 12 articles2026-09-06: 9 articles2026-09-07: 1 articles06-1006-2507-1007-2508-2409-07

The 1 hatched days are gaps in the upstream news archive, not quiet days at The Motley Fool Canada: the whole corpus dips on those dates. They are excluded from the median above.

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curl "https://freenewsapi.ai/v1/stats?host=www.fool.ca&top=10"

Publishing rhythm

When The Motley Fool Canada actually publishes, by hour of day (UTC) and by day of week — measured from 2,103 timestamps, not from a schedule they advertise.

00: 4120001: 2710102: 00203: 00304: 00405: 00506: 00607: 00708: 00809: 00910: 01011: 01112: 11213: 2251314: 1501415: 661516: 21617: 51718: 61819: 2281920: 5892021: 632122: 12223: 8423
Mon: 254MonTue: 397TueWed: 391WedThu: 376ThuFri: 381FriSat: 207SatSun: 97Sun

Sections

Sections come from the publisher's own markup, present on 96% of their articles.

Languages

CodeLanguageArticlesShare
enEnglish2,103100.0%

Latest articles

The 18 most recent The Motley Fool Canada articles in the index — the same rows the API returns, rendered for humans.

3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold in a TFSA
2026-09-07 00:00 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Rajiv Nanjapla
Given their reliable business models, consistent financials, and healthy growth prospects, these three Canadian stocks are ideal additions to your TFSA.
What Every Investor Should Know Before Buying BCE for its Dividend
2026-09-06 23:45 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Joey Frenette
BCE (TSX:BCE) stock looks like an untimely trap, but there's a strong case for buying as the firm looks to get back on track.
2 TSX Dividend Stocks Retirees Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
2026-09-06 14:00 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Robin Brown
These dividend stocks provide the right mix of growth, income, and stability for the long term.
3 Stocks to Build a Strong Canadian Income Portfolio
2026-09-06 13:45 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Sneha Nahata
While no dividend is guaranteed, these companies have shown their ability to generate resilient cash flows and return capital.
2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Decade of Income
2026-09-06 13:30 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Rajiv Nanjapla
With resilient business models, reliable cash flows, high yields, and healthy growth prospects, these two Canadian stocks are ideal for income-seeking investors.
Buy the Dip: 3 Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for the Next 5 Years
2026-09-06 13:15 UTC · Investing · Andrew Walker
These stocks are under pressure, but should be solid dividend picks over the medium term.
I’d Put My Whole 2026 TFSA Contribution Into this 5.5% Passive-Income Payer
2026-09-06 13:00 UTC
This passive-income payer has raised its dividend every year since 1995. Moreover, it has room to increase its dividend in the years ahead. The post I’d Put My Whole 2026
How I'm Structuring My $7,000 TFSA for Steady Monthly Payouts
2026-09-06 00:15 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Puja Tayal
Learn the importance of structuring your portfolio to achieve steady payouts and minimize risk through smart diversification.
$10,000 Invested at 8% for 20 Years Could Become $46,610
2026-09-06 00:15 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Amy Legate-Wolfe
$10,000 doesn’t need perfect timing to become meaningful wealth — it mainly needs time and compounding.
The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks for Passive Income
2026-09-06 00:00 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Rajiv Nanjapla
Given their resilient business models, reliable cash flows, consistent dividend growth, and healthy growth prospects, these three dividend stocks are ideal for income-see
TFSA Strategy: Turn $25,000 Into $130 in Monthly Passive Income
2026-09-05 14:00 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Demetris Afxentiou
This TFSA strategy invests $25,000 across two monthly REITs to generate approximately $130 in tax-free passive income every month.
2 Dividend Stocks to Lock-In Right Now for Long-Term Passive Income
2026-09-05 13:45 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Andrew Walker
These stocks are off their highs and pay attractive dividends.
Here’s a 6.6% Dividend Stock Trading Near a 52-Week Low
2026-09-05 13:30 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Jitendra Parashar
This Canadian stock currently trades just 2% above its 52-week low while offering a juicy 6.6% annualized dividend yield.
This 5%-Yielding Dividend Stock Could Turn $20,000 Into $95.64 a Month
2026-09-05 13:15 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Amy Legate-Wolfe
$20,000 can turn into nearly $100 a month in dividends, but only if the cash flow behind the yield is real.
Is BMO Stock Still a Good Buy in September 2026?
2026-09-05 13:00 UTC · Bank Stocks · Jitendra Parashar
BMO stock has pulled back after a strong rally, but improving adjusted earnings, credit trends, and shareholder returns could keep its long-term investment case intact.
This TFSA Setup Could Generate Over $110 a Month
2026-09-05 01:30 UTC · Dividend Stocks · Demetris Afxentiou
This TFSA setup invests $30,000 across an ETF and two REITs to generate over $110 a month in tax-free income.
How Much Do You Actually Need in Your TFSA to Retire Comfortably?
2026-09-05 01:15 UTC · Bank Stocks · Jitendra Parashar
CRA data shows that average TFSA values continue to rise across many older age groups, but building retirement wealth is about more than reaching one number.
Why I’m Using These 3 Canadian Stocks as My TFSA Cornerstones
2026-09-05 01:00 UTC
Craft a robust portfolio by investing in stocks that are resilient and capable of thriving during challenging times. The post Why I’m Using These 3 Canadian Stocks as My

Harvest it all

Page through the archive by date. from and to accept YYYY-MM-DD or relative values such as now-7d.

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curl "https://freenewsapi.ai/v1/search?host=www.fool.ca&from=now-7d&size=100"

To poll for new material, keep the timestamp of the newest article you saw and ask only for what came after it:

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curl "https://freenewsapi.ai/v1/search?host=www.fool.ca&from=now-1h&sort=date_asc"

Article bodies come with full_text=true. No key, no quota tier, no header — see the search endpoint for every parameter.

Metadata quality

How well The Motley Fool Canada marks up its own pages — useful if you are deciding whether to parse them yourself.

96%
dates from JSON-LD
96%
articles with a byline
96%
articles with sections
272 KB
average page weight

Crawl lag — the delay between publication and the article reaching this index — is 199 min at the median, 392 minutes at the 90th percentile.

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FAQ

Does The Motley Fool Canada have an official API?

Not a public one. This endpoint is the practical alternative: their articles as structured JSON, with title, lead, publication time, section, byline and a link back to the original.

How do I get their RSS feed?

Most publishers expose one at /rss or /feed, but feeds carry only the last few dozen items and drop them within hours. This index keeps 2,103 of their articles and lets you filter by date, language and section.

How many articles does The Motley Fool Canada publish per day?

24 on a median day, measured across 90 days.

Can I use this commercially?

The API is free and unauthenticated. What you may do with the content is between you and the publisher: we return metadata, a lead paragraph and a link, not a licence.