New Glasgow police investigating arson after Pioneer Trail Foot Bridge damaged by fire

The Pioneer Trail Foot Bridge in New Glasgow, N.S., has been damaged by fire. (New Glasgow Regional Police/Facebook)

Police in New Glasgow, N.S., are investigating an act of arson after someone set fire to a foot bridge along a walking trail in the town.

New Glasgow Regional Police responded to a fire alarm activation at the Pioneer Trail Foot Bridge around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Police believe the fire was deliberately set sometime between 11 p.m. Tuesday and early Wednesday morning.

“The fire caused extensive damage to the walking surface of the bridge, resulting in the closure of the bridge to pedestrian traffic,” said police in a statement Thursday.

The New Glasgow Fire Department is assisting police with the investigation.

This isn’t the first time the Pioneer Trail Foot Bridge has been damaged by fire. Police responded to a fire at the site on Nov. 24, 2025. They also investigated that incident as an act of arson.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the arson to contact New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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