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This means actively seeking out reliable sources; find and <strong>follow a Local Expert<\/strong> or high-quality independent voice on platforms like Substack or Bluesky to bypass the noise. Go further by directly supporting media that matters: <strong>subscribe to an independent Canadian media outlet<\/strong> like <em>The Narwhal<\/em> or <em>The Tyee<\/em>, and consider buying a magazine subscription to <strong>Alberta Views<\/strong> (or gift one to a friend!). Use your own platform to shift the conversation: <strong>post on social media about an article or issue you&#8217;ve learned about<\/strong>, and make sure to <strong>make a comment and engage respectfully<\/strong> on a local social media post. Finally, look inward to your network by asking friends and family <strong>what resources they use for information<\/strong>\u2014and share yours\u2014and commit to <strong>being a support person<\/strong> for a friend who is actively engaged or volunteering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thetyee.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/thetyee.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don&#8217;t need to quit your job or spend a weekend protesting to start building a stronger, more informed community. Begin with simple, consistent actions. First, commit to being informed by reading and learning about one local or provincial issue each week. 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