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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

The municipal elections will take place on November 2. The APLG wishes to promote transparency and give everyone the opportunity to find out more about the candidates running for various municipal council positions. In order to support this democratic process, the APLG is offering candidates a platform to introduce themselves, present their ideas and share their

Hello, What a beautiful fall we are having at Lac Gagnon! We hope you are able to enjoy it! As you may know, municipal elections will be held on November 2. The municipality of Duhamel is one of the APLG’s important partners in protecting our lake. That is why we would like to keep you

Hello, Today, we are very pleased to  announce the results of yesterday’s referendum. Many of you came out to vote on August 24 and 31 or voted by mail. Your efforts have been rewarded. Duhamel is the municipality with the highest voter turnout, with 70% of registered voters casting their ballots and 98.3% of them voting against the

Hello, The registration period for the mining referendum has ended. Thanks to everyone’s collaboration, 255 people have now been added to the electoral roll! Our thanks go out to everyone who went door to door! If you are not sure whether you are registered, you can contact the Duhamel municipality (819-428-7100) to check. You will

Hello, First of all, thank you very much for your exceptional collaboration on the mining issue! The volunteers who went door-to-door for the referendum were very well received. You responded enthusiastically to the call. The municipality reports that a large number of citizens have added their names to the electoral list. If you are still

Our former president, Richard Chartrand—now honorary member of the APLG—recently shared his incredible journey on Radio-Canada. Alongside his friend Gérard Bodard, he designed and built the Route des Zingues trail, a natural gem of the Outaouais region. This 20 km trail connects Lake Gagnon to Lake Preston, winding through old-growth forests, scenic lookouts, and breathtaking

Hello, Several of you have informed us that it was possible to open the gate at the public boat launch on Lac Gagnon without having the code. This situation was jeopardizing the health of our lake. The municipality was notified and rectified the situation on Thursday, July 24. You now need the access code to

Hello, The mining referendum issue is continuing to gain momentum. Journalists from La Presse and Radio-Canada came to Duhamel last week to obtain information. These interviews are expected to appear in the daily newspaper and on the Téléjournal program this week. More than 60 people attended the information session held by the municipality last Sunday,