RCMP in southwest Nova Scotia are investigating a possible arson after a building in the community of Belliveaus Cove was partly destroyed by fire last week, but police say they don't believe it's linked to the fisheries dispute in the area or organized crime.

Police and firefighters were called around 3:55 a.m. Friday to a local outdoor gathering place that is owned by the area municipality, RCMP Cpl. Carlie McCann said Tuesday.

It is the second time in less than a month that a building at the s…