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Public Service Announcement

Hot Spot at Landfill – Update IV

May 1, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit’s Fire Response Team continues ongoing efforts to mitigate the risk of a hot spot recurrence at the landfill.

These efforts require the circulation of heavy equipment, fire trucks and water trucks on the deep sea port road. As such, the road in not safe for public travel and will remain closed.

An update will be provided on Monday, May 2nd.

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT INFORMATION SESSION

• Are you interested in helping your community?
• Are you looking to gain new skills and make new friends at the same time?
• Are you interested in being introduced to and trained in the fire service as a firefighter?

The Iqaluit Fire Department is recruiting dedicated individuals to join the department as volunteer firefighters!

What does it involve?

Statement from Council
Incident Involving Mayor Bell at Local Grocery Store
April 29, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

On Friday, April 22, 2022, Mayor Bell was involved in an incident at a local grocery store. Immediately proceeding the incident, the Mayor recounted the event on to the public on his personal social media channels. The Mayor shared that he was physically assaulted and reacted in defense of wellbeing.

Statement from Mayor Bell

Public Service Announcement
Taxi Rate Increase Effective Sunday May 1, 2022
April 29, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents that the new taxi rate of $8.75 goes into effect on Sunday May 1, 2022.

This rate increase is in accordance with Taxi By-law Amendment No. 926.

Further information can be found on the City of Iqaluit website.

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Public Service Announcement

Hot Spot at Landfill – Update

April 29, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City is working with local contractors to bring materials on site, to aid with suppression of the hot spot.

The landfill will remain closed this morning. An update regarding re-opening will be provided once available.

The road to the deep sea port will remain closed for public safety. An update regarding re-opening will be provided once available.

Public Service Announcement
Hot Spot at Landfill – Update
April 28, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The Iqaluit Fire Department crews responded to a hotspot in the landfill around 9:30 PM on Wednesday, April 27th.

A small 15ft x 15ft hot spot was confirmed. The Iqaluit Fire Department and Public Works crews mobilized hoses and water trucks while an excavator mobilized to expose the hotspot area.

Crews worked through the night and are continuing to work to open up and isolate the area.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.