By Mitchell Ferguson  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MEMBERTOU- The return of the Telus Cup national under-18 men’s hockey championship to Nova Scotia and the tournament’s first time coming to Cape Breton marks a significant step up for Membertou-hosted sports events but also in local economic impact. For the first time in a First Nations community, the Telus Cup tournament is being held this week at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre. Local business managers are anticipating a busy week ahead. In January, Jennifer Collins, chair of the Telus Cup host committee, highlighted the anticipated economic boom at a launch event for the tournament. She said the estimated financial impacts would be significant and would support a total of $1.3 million of economic activity in the province, of which $1.1 million

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