Man down: Toy soldier trashed

Business Fredericton North urges people to provide tips about holiday decoration damage

Trina MacDonald, general manager of Business Fredericton North, says a lot of the work the non-profit does is behind the scenes, so it was a point of pride when it funded a new holiday display at the Nashwaaksis Commons this winter.

And when someone tore one of the tall toy soldiers from its metal mount, cracked the figure and destroyed decorative buttons on it, it was particularly disheartening, she said.

A decorative toy soldier, left, that was on display at the Nashwaaksis Commons this holiday season was torn down and damaged by a vandal or vandals this week. (Photos: Submitted/Business Fredericton North)

The business-improvement area (BIA) organization that represents the interests of northside businesses posted on social media Wednesday about the destruction of some holiday decor for which it paid for display at a community-oriented area.