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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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oliker says the birds give birth starting around four or five, so this bird has probably had more than 25 chicks in its lifetime \u2014 even if not all survived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He says puffins in the wild usually live to their mid-20s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(NS-Hector-Relaunch)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the traditional launch, the vessel was guided down seven ramps — known as launchways — after supporting wedges were removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As more funding becomes available, the next phase of the project will begin \u2013 installing electric motors along with masts and sails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(Atlantic-Energy-Projects)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ottawa has announced details of 16-million dollars it’s providing for energy projects in the Maritimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The funds will go toward improvements to the electricity grid, carbon capture technologies and the expansion of wind and solar power projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(NS-Youth-Theft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 16-year-old suspect was identified and no injuries were reported. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(NL-Fashion-Designer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Newfoundlander making waves in the national fashion scene says her roots have helped shape her success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The designer says she credit growing up around friendly Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for being able to strike up a conversation with anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She says this skills has helped her thrive in the fashion world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(VOCM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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