Province appoints Chief Entrepeneur

The Gallant Government has appointed a Chief Entrepreneur.

David Alston is taking on the volunteer position and will provide leadership in driving innovation across government departments to develop greater efficiencies and economic growth. Alston will also be inviting innovators and entrepreneurs to work with government and help develop an internship program.

Tidal turbine producing power

There’s a milestone in tidal energy today.

Cape Sharp Tidal’s turbine is turning in Minas Passage and is expected to be the first to be plugged into the provincial electrical grid today.

The province issued a news release yesterday saying there’ll be a tidal energy milestone at noon at the FORCE Centre in Parrsboro.