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Celebrating Christmas in Dunany and wishing you all an equanimous * 2020.

Celebrating Christmas in Dunany and wishing you all an equanimous * 2020.

It all began at Sheryl Caron’s place on Sunday December 15 where many Dunany residents had congregated to hear our Glee Club carolling. Next event is at St.Paul’s where, again this year, there will first be a Family Service at…

Jacques Pigeon2019-12-17 Association
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Look at the official map of our watershed and find out how you can help protect our birds.

Look at the official map of our watershed and find out how you can help protect our birds.

This is the official map of our watershed as produced by the MRC of Argenteuil. It is important for us as Dunany is defined by its watershed. Some residents here tried a couple of times to make Dunany a municipality.…

Jacques Pigeon2019-12-022019-12-02 Environment
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Yes, winter is early but what better way to enjoy it than by joining in those activities.

Yes, winter is early but what better way to enjoy it than by joining in those activities.

And winter in Dunany can also be beautiful. Witness this lovely photo of Boyd Lake by Peter Wright! Lois Finch has aggregated all these activities for you. Interested in singing? Then join the Glee Club which will be active all…

Jacques Pigeon2019-11-172019-11-17 Association
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I visited the construction site of the Dunany Bridge, met the project manager who told me …

I visited the construction site of the Dunany Bridge, met the project manager who told me …

… that the restoration job was going as planned. The bridge has been lifted by about a foot to allow for the replacement of the foundation blocks. The project manager was kind enough to go under the bridge with my…

Jacques Pigeon2019-10-09 General
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DCA in full support of current Wentworth council and administration.

The following statement from the  Board of Directors of the Dunany Community Association was sent to Mayor Jason Morrison of Wentworth, his councillors and key staff on Sunday, September 22, 2019.   DCA in full support of current Wentworth council and…

Jacques Pigeon2019-09-22 Association
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Our Artists: a Pride of Dunany. Look at some of their work!

Our Artists: a Pride of Dunany. Look at some of their work!

We re a community of less than two hundred households. That it would produce so many artists is quite an achievement! Here they are: (from left to right in the picture) Annabelle Wood, Barb McCullough, Ginette Masson, Caroline Roy, Maureen…

Jacques Pigeon2019-08-282019-08-28 Culture
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Our 2019 AGM: here is a quick summary.

Our 2019 AGM: here is a quick summary.

There was an excellent turnout at our last AGM on Sunday August 4: 80 residents. Key topic was was the proposed 2B$ Wentworth Integrated Tourism Resort Project by Lake Louisa as presented to Wentworth residents earlier this year. Members present…

Jacques Pigeon2019-08-072019-09-21 Association
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The Reconstruction of the Dunany Bridge.

The Reconstruction of the Dunany Bridge.

Last Wednesday, July 3, I visited the construction site of the Dunany Bridge. I was well received by the workers and the supervisor who gladly answered my questions. Here is my report. This being a Heritage bridge – built in…

Jacques Pigeon2019-07-042019-10-18 Municipal affairs
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SPANK is back for year 9.

SPANK is back for year 9.

For the few who are new here, SPANK stands for Superior Paddlers And Notorius Kayakers. Over the years, it has become a Dunany fixture thanks to Robert and Maryse Percy. And also to Ev Wood who helps so much with…

Jacques Pigeon2019-06-282019-10-18 Association
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Black 3.5, Boyd 4.8, Curran 4.0, Clear 3.3

Black 3.5, Boyd 4.8, Curran 4.0, Clear 3.3

No, these numbers are not the results of a competition! They are the average amount of phosphorus that was measured last summer in each of our lakes. We are talking here of micrograms per litre. Phosphorus is the main indicator…

Jacques Pigeon2019-05-222019-05-26 Environment
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Pray and Play. Four champions: Tom, Lynn, Mike and Rick and a Proud Chairman.

Pray and Play. Four champions: Tom, Lynn, Mike and Rick and a Proud Chairman.

One recent day, Rob Percy comes to my place and we start talking. I had been away in Portugal and Paris for a while so we had a plenty to talk about. At one point he says, I have decided…

Jacques Pigeon2019-05-212019-05-21 St-Paul
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A bit of Local History: How St-Paul’s Church Acquired it’s Bell.

A bit of Local History: How St-Paul’s Church Acquired it’s Bell.

It is tempting to write about this incredible winter we are having in Dunany. Even more snow than in 2008! Witness this photograph of our lovely church, almost buried in snow, taken from Dunany Road. As you know, there is…

Jacques Pigeon2019-03-132019-03-14 St-Paul
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Our Charter: Living in Dunany.

Our Charter: Living in Dunany.

This is the new edition of our charter: Living in Dunany. Please read it. Share it. It’s a one pager! The first edition was produced in 2011 and widely distributed. Was time for an update. The document is based on…

Jacques Pigeon2019-02-192019-02-19 Environment
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When is Fibre Argenteuil coming our way?

When is Fibre Argenteuil coming our way?

The initial test project on Curran Road was scheduled for March 2018. Yes 2018. But it got tangled in Bell’s telephone poles. Not that Bell owns them. They belong to Hydro Québec. But Bell has a right of first refusal…

Jacques Pigeon2019-01-222019-01-23 Municipal affairs
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Counting our blessings this Christmas and praying for a peaceful 2019.

Counting our blessings this Christmas and praying for a peaceful 2019.

Often, when watching the news on TV or reading them on a tablet, a thought comes to mind: how lucky we are to live here. And so much more comfortably than the folks standing in front our church on that …

Jacques Pigeon2018-12-172019-01-14 St-Paul
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Enjoying Winter in Dunany.

Enjoying Winter in Dunany.

Winter came very early in Dunany this year. Would you believe mid-November? The following activities will make this time of the year a lot more enjoyable. The Dunany Ski Club begins it’s activities at Morin Heights on Friday January 11,…

Jacques Pigeon2018-12-022018-12-03 Association
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A Fitting Salute to a Beautiful Dunany Summer: Water-Shields Galore!

A Fitting Salute to a Beautiful Dunany Summer: Water-Shields Galore!

As you might expect, this lovely video was shot by my favourite video artist, John Parsons. He photographed these beautiful Water-Shields (also called Dollar Bonnets) on Black lake in late August of this year. The plant’s real name is Brasenia…

Jacques Pigeon2018-10-232018-10-23 Environment
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The Dunany Beaver Team: one Trapper, four Sentinels and a Coordinator.

The Dunany Beaver Team: one Trapper, four Sentinels and a Coordinator.

This is your new Beaver Team. Each lake now has a sentinel: Simon Octeau on Clear, Stan Roy on Curran, Jim Armstrong on Boyd,  Gustavo Labbé on Black. Also in the picture is your humble coordinator. Their job is to patrol…

Jacques Pigeon2018-08-142018-08-14 Association, Environment
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MRC to deploy Fibre along Dunany road and branches in 2019.

MRC to deploy Fibre along Dunany road and branches in 2019.

Initially, the Fiber optic line will distribute High Speed internet service at much greater speeds than what is available today. This will be done by a non profit organization called Fibre Argenteuil that was incorporated earlier this year for that…

Jacques Pigeon2018-08-012018-12-04 Association
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Cynthia Scott: Oscar Winner, Dunany Lover.

Cynthia Scott: Oscar Winner, Dunany Lover.

How many of you knew we had an Oscar winner in Dunany? I suspect most of you know by now. She is Cynthia Scott, a summer resident of Curran Lake with her husband John N. Smith, also a producer. She…

Jacques Pigeon2018-07-242018-08-14 General
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Loons just love their new platform on Curran Lake.

Loons just love their new platform on Curran Lake.

Early last May a new loon platform was installed on Curran Lake. The old one was sinking fast and it was hoped that the loons would like their new nesting place. Well, they did. The 5 minute video that follows…

Jacques Pigeon2018-06-202018-07-02 Environment
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Pray and Play 2018: a tribute to Paul Sassen and Ross Leslie.

Pray and Play 2018: a tribute to Paul Sassen and Ross Leslie.

This 7th edition of Pray and Play was somewhat unique. Chairpersons selected for the event had passed away recently while in their prime but were alive and well in the minds of all those present at St-Paul’s on that beautiful…

Jacques Pigeon2018-06-042018-06-04 St-Paul
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Our 2017 lake results: are they too good to be believed?

Our 2017 lake results: are they too good to be believed?

The phosphorus results are. They are abnormally low: between 2 and 3 mg/litre. The Quebec Department of Environment recognizes this but has incomplete explanations as to why this is so. They are conducting numerous studies internally and with external organizations…

Jacques Pigeon2018-05-172018-05-18 Environment
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How the ice went away on Clear lake in early May 2018.

How the ice went away on Clear lake in early May 2018.

Since most of you are away when our lakes get rid of their ice I thought you might like to know how this happens. So, this year I observed the phenomenon from the comfort of my solarium and took a…

Jacques Pigeon2018-05-082019-05-26 Environment
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Ross Leslie (1959-2018): an exceptional man.

Ross Leslie (1959-2018): an exceptional man.

It happened so suddenly! A heart attack and a few minutes later, he was gone. Such an exceptional man. Synonymous with Dunany, it’s Country Club, it’s Association, it’s Church where he officiated especially at the Family Christmas Eve Service. Also…

Jacques Pigeon2018-03-192018-03-19 Association
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Dunany end of winter 2018 report: roads, beavers…

Dunany end of winter 2018 report: roads, beavers…

Good news. Dunany road will be resurfaced this year. As we all know, this is no luxury. Witness this picture.The project (Number 20) is listed in the Quebec Department of Transport’s  2018-2020 Investment Plan. It is in the 1M$-5M$ category.…

Jacques Pigeon2018-03-152019-05-26 Association
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A Major Upgrade for Your Web Site. Read why I have done it.

A Major Upgrade for Your Web Site. Read why I have done it.

The Dunany Web site is almost 10 years old. When I set it up in 2009, the iPhone had just been launched and the iPad was still months away. In the wonderful world of technology and software a decade is…

Jacques Pigeon2018-02-112018-02-12 General
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When Beavers Decide they also Want to Enjoy Dunany.

When Beavers Decide they also Want to Enjoy Dunany.

February is the beginning of the beaver’s life cycle. The mating season. So, it’s as good a time as any to report on beaver activity in our part of the word. Last summer was the worst. Beavers had a real…

Jacques Pigeon2018-02-112018-02-11 Environment
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9 Activities to Enjoy the 2018 Winter in Dunany.

There is never a dull moment in Dunany. Even in the winter! If you happen to live here permanently or just come for week ends, have a look at this list of activities. The Dunany Ski Club begins it’s activities…

Jacques Pigeon2018-01-042019-05-26 General
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High Speed Internet soon available to Curran Road Residents.

The MRC of Argenteuil recently published a map (pictured) showing where it would deploy it’s fibre cables to provide high speed internet to some communities not currently served in it’s northern areas. It looked as though Dunany had been forgotten.…

Jacques Pigeon2017-12-132018-02-09 Municipal affairs
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About Dunany

This Web site is sponsored by the Dunany Community Association (DCA), a community based organization, made up of people who reside in proximity to its surrounding lakes: Clear, Boyd, Black and Curran, free of motor boats.

The association’s raison d’être is to protect, maintain and enhance the quality of its environment, notably the quality of the water in its four lakes. The association also supports the development of community spirit by enabling social and cultural activities.

The association was founded in 1963 and is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. It works closely with the two other pillars of Dunany, namely the Dunany Country Club and the Church of St-Paul’s of Dunany.

Dunany is located in Canada's Laurentian Mountains, 10 km north of Lachute, and about an hour away from Montreal, Quebec.

Recent Posts

  • Our lakes are very healthy. Curious as to how we come to this conclusion? Read on!
  • I asked ChatGPT what are the best ways to improve the quality of the water in our lakes. Read what the hot Open AI robot gave me.
  • The DCA Wishes you Great Holidays and Suggests Help for Brave Ukrainians without Heat and Electricity.
  • About our Lakes, Loons, Mussels and Beavers.
  • A Special Pray and Play in 2022 and a Tribute to St. Paul’s Beloved Warden Wendy Crooks.

John Parson’s Video

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