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Elbows up plus — retaliation is just part of the story, Alberta legislature hears

By George Lee, The Macleod Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Elbows up has earned its place as a catchphrase of the moment for a Trump-and-tariffs Canada where patriotism suddenly got cool again. But perhaps also worth considering is the not-so-sexy cliché nose to the grindstone, as provinces like Alberta reorient their economies to become less reliant on the U.S.

Both ideas rose from the floor of Alberta’s legislature this week, as Donald Trump’s pronouncements, commentary and policies continued to sow economic havoc and news cycle confusion and unpredictability.

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RIEP Presentation: US Tariffs & How Island Economies Can Respond

Around 100 people signed up for the Rural Islands Economic Partnership 2025 Virtual Forum. At least 10 were from Cortes Island and there were others from Quadra, Bowen, Texada, Hornby, Denman, Cormorant, Malcolm and the Gulf Islands, as well as the Broughton Archipelago. Several of the topics were of great importance to islanders. One of the foremost was Aaron Cruikshank’s analysis of the impact US tariffs will have on island economies and what we can do about it.

Cruikshank is the founder of CTRS, a Market intelligence company from the Lower Mainland that has worked with hundreds of organizations and governments over the past 20 years.

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‘Elbows Up!’

By Pam Wright, the Chatham Voice, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Chatham printer offering free pro-Canadian posters.

Like most of us, Rick Gardiner is fed up with President Donald Trump’s mean-spirited attacks on Canada.

Last week the graphic designer’s exasperation peaked, so the owner of Planet Print channelled his anger into creating a unique emblem protesting Trump’s notion that Canada become the 51st U.S. state.

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Conservatives aim for right-wing trifecta on northern Vancouver Island

Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Conservatives in Vancouver Island’s northern riding are aiming for an electoral hat trick as a federal election draws near.

Federal Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn held a True North Strong and Free election rally in Campbell River Thursday night that drew about 200 attendees.

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Jennifer Lash, the Liberal Candiate for North Island-Powell River

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Jennifer Lash has been working at the intersection of the economy, ocean conservation, climate change and reconciliation for the past 27 years. She founded two non-profit organizations in Sointula and more recently was a senior advisor in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. Now she is running for election in North Island-Powell River.

“In the situation we’re in right now, with the dire need for strong leadership both at the riding level and nationally. We’re not getting that leadership from the NDP and the Conservative Party. Whether you’re voting for the leader; whether you’re voting for the party; or whether you’re voting strategically: I think the best choice this year is Liberal,” she explained.

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