Huge tidal turbine in the water now

That massive tidal turbine is now sitting on the bottom of the Bay of Fundy off Parrsboro.

Cape Sharp Tidal lowered the five storey tall turbine into the water from a specially-built barge yesterday. It should begin producing electricity within a few weeks. It’s geared to put out two megawatts which will be hooked into the provincal grid.

Millions for maple syrup

The province and Ottawa are putting over $10 million into maple syrup production in the Madawaska and Restigouche regions.

The money will help to establish four new maple syrup operations in those areas and expand another 19 businesses in Kedgwick, Saint-Quentin, Saint-Joseph de Madawaska, Saint-Jacques, Saint-Basile and Val d’Amour. There will be upgrades such as new taps and collection equipment  along with renovations to increase capacity or efficiency.