RCMP investigate sudden death

RCMP are investigating a sudden death in Beechwood, north of Bath.

They were called late yesterday afternoon to a house on a rural road off Highway 105 and blocked off the driveway calling it a crime scene. RCMP later confirmed they were investigating the death of a 32 year old man but aren’t releasing any details yet, including whether or not anyone has been arrested.

Miscou Island fire

A couple of dozen people on Miscou Island off the Acadian Peninsula have been evacuated because of forest fires.

It appears to have started Saturday near a garage or shed and then spread into the woods. At last report it covered about 90 hectares. Dozens of fire fighters and several water bombers have been brought in to try to get it under control

The evacuated homes are near Wilson’s Point, although no damage has been reported to them.