Clean-Up On Pendleton Island Success

The Nature Conservancy of Canada celebrating a successful cleanup of Pendleton Island.

According to Shawna Wallace, their crew of 35 volunteers managed to clear the entire beach of styrofoam, rope, and plastic debris.

She tells Tide News the strong Fundy tides can take floating trash a long way before landing on our beaches.

She says they found a few neat things like toys, and even part of a sign from the Irving Nature Park in Saint John.


Wallace says even if you can't make it to a big clean-up, every piece of litter you pick up at your favourite beach helps.

Police Say Fire Started In Basement Utility Room

Local police say they've found the cause of a house fire outside of St. Stephen.


District 1 RCMP say the blaze originated in the basement of the home, in the utility room.

Sgt. Bob MacKnight says they believe it was accidental and no foul play is suspected.

Monday afternoon ( July 16th ), fire services were called from both Calais and St. Stephen, to 436 Ledge Road in Crocker Hill.

RCMP say the home is a complete loss.

Local RCMP Receive Medals From The Queen

Four members of our local District 1 RCMP receiving a special award.


Sgt. Larry MacDonald, Sgt. Larry Burden, Sgt. Bob MacKnight, and Cpl Jeff Cosgrove, along with over 100 other provincial RCMP employees being awarded Diamond Jubilee Medals from the Queen in Fredericton.

The medal recognizes outstanding service to fellow citizens, the community, or the country.

Corporal Chantal Farrah tells Tide News a wide range of contributions were celebrated.

She says the medals are given for foreign missions, outstanding investigations, and dedication to the community.

2,300 Diamond Jubilee medals have been awarded across the country.