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Boil Water Advisory Lifted Citywide

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: Citywide

For more information during business hours contact:
Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk
S.Avery@iqaluit.ca | 867-979-5630

To report an urgent water issue (city water main leak or no water pressure) after hours contact: City Dispatch 867-979-5650

Rock Blasting – North of Upper Base

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that Nunavut Excavating will be blasting rock on behalf of the City in the North of Upper Base area. Rock blasting will take place along the new road on September 03, 2021 between the hours of 5:00PM and 7:00PM.

Appropriate signage will be placed indicating where the blasting area begins.
Access to this area is strictly prohibited.

Road Closure on Nunavut Drive

Residents are advised of a road closure on Nunavut Drive from 12:00PM to 7:00PM on Monday, September 06, 2021 to allow for a small festival at the Franco-Centre.

Nunavut Drive from building #981 to #979 will be closed to traffic both ways. Nunavut Drive from building #979 to #969 will be limited access for resident of the area only.

Traffic detour signs will be in effect.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks you for your understanding.

Public Service Announcement

City of Iqaluit reopens recreation facilities

September 01, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Tips for Water Shut Down

The City would like to remind residents of a water shut down for all of Iqaluit on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to allow for the replacement of key valves to our water infrastructure.

In an effort to ensure Iqaluit residents are prepared for the water shut down the following tips can be considered to avoid any major inconveniences:

City of Iqaluit mourns passing of Nunatsiaq News editor Jim Bell

On behalf of the City of Iqaluit and the Iqaluit City Council, Mayor Kenny Bell offers his condolences on the death of Nunatsiaq news’ long-time Nunatsiaq News editor, Jim Bell.

“We are dearly saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Jim Bell – a prominent journalistic voice who spent the majority of his life dedicated to the North and putting issues and concerns of Nunavummiut at the forefront in his work,” said Mayor Bell. “I’m holding your family in my heart right now.”

City of Iqaluit Office Closure – September 01, 2021

The City would like to advise residents that City offices and public buildings will be closed to the public on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 due to the city-wide water shutdown.

Water Truck services will not run on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 and regular service will restart on Thursday September 02, 2021. Sewer and Garbage trucked services will be operational during the shutdown.