(NB-Old-Puffin)
A University of New Brunswick researcher says an island at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy has been home to what researchers are calling a very old puffin.
U-N-B graduate student Daniel Oliker says one of the tuxedo birds he found on Machias (muh-CHY’-ihs) Seal Island is about 33 years old.
Oliker says the birds give birth starting around four or five, so this bird has probably had more than 25 chicks in its lifetime — even if not all survived.
He says puffins in the wild usually live to their mid-20s.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Hector-Relaunch)
A restored replica of the square-rigged sailing ship that sparked a wave of Scottish immigration to Nova Scotia 250 years ago has been relaunched.
The rebuilt hull of the Hector slid back into the harbour in Pictou (PIHK’-toh) with a big splash during a colourful ceremony Saturday as a large crowd lined the shore.Â
During the traditional launch, the vessel was guided down seven ramps — known as launchways — after supporting wedges were removed.
As more funding becomes available, the next phase of the project will begin – installing electric motors along with masts and sails.
(The Canadian Press)
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(Atlantic-Energy-Projects)
Ottawa has announced details of 16-million dollars it’s providing for energy projects in the Maritimes.
The funds will go toward improvements to the electricity grid, carbon capture technologies and the expansion of wind and solar power projects.
Funding for upgrades to the distribution grids includes six-million dollars for Nova Scotia Power, 5.3-million for Saint John Energy in New Brunswick, and two-million for Maritime Electric in P-E-I.
The announcement includes about one-million dollars for a solar project owned by Millbrook First Nation to be operated at the site of a decommissioned oil refinery in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Youth-Theft)
Cape Breton Regional Police say a 16-year-old youth will be in Sydney Provincial Court this morning to face charges including robbery with a firearm.
Police say on Thursday officers responded to a robbery involving a 16-year-old boy who approached a 12-year-old boy, showed him a firearm, demanded money from him and then left on foot.
The 16-year-old suspect was identified and no injuries were reported.
He’s facing charges including using a firearms in the commission of an offence, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and uttering threats to cause bodily harm.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NL-Fashion-Designer)
A Newfoundlander making waves in the national fashion scene says her roots have helped shape her success.
Just this year, Lindsay Ann Delaney has a had a feature in Fashion Magazine, opened a runway show, and has a new role with the Toronto Fashion Academy.
The designer says she credit growing up around friendly Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for being able to strike up a conversation with anyone.
She says this skills has helped her thrive in the fashion world.
(VOCM)
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