Olivier Bodard

Hello, The start of the 2026 fishing season has finally arrived—even though the lake is still frozen! Fishing for salmonids, such as lake trout and landlocked salmon, opens today, April 23. Several other species will also open in May and June. A quick reminder: the catch limit for lake trout has been reduced to a […]

The RPLPN (Regroupement de Protection des Lacs de la Petite-Nation), continues to closely monitor the Lomiko Metals graphite mining project on Petite-Nation territory. A new pre-feasibility study, funded by the U.S. Department of War and the Canadian federal government, has just been released by Lomiko, and the news is very concerning: the project has nearly

Significant regulatory changes affecting pleasure craft have recently been published by Transport Canada and will be implemented progressively over the coming years. These changes, introduced by Transport Canada, aim to improve data quality and owner identification, support law enforcement and emergency response activities, and ensure a fair distribution of program costs while promoting compliance of

Hi everyone, There has been a significant change in the fishing regulations in our region that affect Lac Gagnon. The catch limit for lake trout has been reduced to one fish, down from two. In addition, new fixed opening and closing dates have been established: April 23 for the opening of lake trout fishing and

We are sharing two recent resources on mining projects in Quebec, including Lomiko Metals’ La Loutre project. We have also included an unofficial English translation of the sections most relevant to Lac Gagnon property owners.

The year 2025 was a busy one for the APLG Board of Directors. Here is a brief summary of the work carried out by the team and the volunteers who lent a hand. The mining issue, spearheaded by Louis St-Hilaire for several years, prompted the municipality to hold a referendum about Lomiko Metals’ La Loutre

Hello and Happy New Year! Waste and recycling collection on the east side of the lake has been suspended for the winter due to equipment failure. Context The municipal truck has broken down. A replacement truck has been rented, but it does not have four-wheel drive and cannot travel on steep slopes. The municipality plans

The Duhamel Solidarity Cooperative is making great strides! Interior renovations of the building are underway. This Saturday morning, the campaign thermometer, a symbol of the community’s generosity and commitment, will be installed. Since December 20, the Coop has already raised $4,640 in donations and sponsorships, proof that Duhamel believes in this project. The gas pump

We are sharing this Guardian article, relayed by the Petite-Nation Lake Protection Group. It highlights the real issues surrounding the graphite mine project, now linked to American military needs, despite Lomiko Metals’ claims. Citizen mobilization remains essential. Link to the Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/05/our-minerals-could-be-used-to-annex-us-why-canada-doesnt-want-us-mining —– RPLPN Petite-Nation Lake Protection Group: At the start of this tumultuous

November 2 Municipal Election Results The November 2 municipal elections are now complete. Here are the official results for the positions up for election in Duhamel, as well as for the position of prefect of the Papineau RCM. Position 1 – Municipal Councillor (Duhamel) Voter turnout: 35.94% Number of valid votes: 396 Rejected votes: 13