Bayside EV charging Customers: The EV chargers at Bayside are up and running! All the repairs are complete and the 4 chargers are working well.
We thank you for your patience as we repaired the equipment.
Happy Charging and Safe Travels!
Our community is made up of Mi’kmaq people who have lived in this area for thousands of years.
We are a small indigenous community located in Nova Scotia, Canada, near the southern shores of Antigonish Harbour, directly off of highway 104, about 15 minutes from the Town of Antigonish.
Our community is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including forests, lakes, and rivers. We take pride in our culture and traditions, which have been passed down from generation to generation.
Our community is home to a variety of cultural events, including powwows, traditional feasts, and drumming circles. We also have a strong connection to the land, and many of our community members are involved in fishing, hunting, and trapping. Our language, Mi’kmaq, is an integral part of our culture, and we are working to revitalize it among our people.
Despite the challenges that we have faced as an indigenous community, we remain resilient and committed to preserving our way of life. We welcome visitors to our community and encourage everyone to learn more about our culture and traditions.
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Chief & Council Members
Knowing your chief and council members can help you understand local priorities. Consider attending meetings and events and be sure to reach out to build a relationship.
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Together, we thrive!
The staff of Paqtnkek First Nations community, is dedicated to providing support to their community members. They are committed to offering a helping hand to those in need, whether it be through community programs or one-on-one assistance. The staff understands the importance of community and works tirelessly to ensure that everyone has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. They are always ready to lend an ear, provide guidance and answer any questions you might have.
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Heat Warning today! August 5th, 2026
Locations: mainland Nova Scotia.
Time span: beginning this afternoon and persisting into Friday, possibly into the weekend for some counties.
Maximum temperatures: 30 to 33 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 38).
Minimum temperatures: near 18 degrees Celsius.
Remarks: A hot and humid air mass is expected to move into the region today, bringing a period of persistently high daytime temperatures and elevated Humidex values. Nighttime lows are also forecast to stay warm, providing little to no relief. Conditions should improve for some areas over the weekend, however some counties may see warning level temperatures and or Humidex persist.
Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.
Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water.
Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Call 9-1-1 or your emergency health provider if you, or someone around you, is showing signs of heat stroke which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness. While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, applying cold water or ice packs around the body.
Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids.
Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside.
Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space. If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park.
Follow the advice of your region’s public health authority.
Plan and schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.
Limit direct exposure to the sun and heat. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.
Never leave people, especially children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. Check the vehicle before locking to make sure no one is left behind.
Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
For more information:
How to protect yourself from the health effects of extreme heat:
www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/how-protect-yourself.html
Health risks and who is at risk of extreme heat events
www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/climate-change-health/extreme-heat/who-is-at-risk.html
Information is provided on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at www.novascotia.ca/heat-related-illness/
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #NSStorm.
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Come and join Crime Prevention/Intervention for a hands-on cooking workshop on healthy eating with the community dietitian, Catherine Bennett. It will be for youth ages 18+
Today, Wednesday August 5, 2026
11:30AM-1:30PM
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🚨 Free EV charging until September 4th!!!
Need to charge your EV? We’ve got more than just charging stations too!
While your vehicle is charging, or while you’re waiting for a charger to become available, take advantage of everything we have on site:
Convenience Store and Liquor Store
Entertainment Centre with many slot machines
Smoke Shop
Tim Hortons
Mary Brown’s Chicken
Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, a meal, a few essentials, or just looking to pass the time, we’ve got you covered.
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Fidget and squishy making with Jaden and Terrin!
August 3rd, 12pm At the Health Centre. It will take place during summer camp! Lunch is provided ... See MoreSee Less
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Fidget and squishy making with Jaden and Terrin! August 3rd, 12 PM. Lunch will be provided! Wela'lioq ... See MoreSee Less
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