Public Service Announcement

Car wash ban extended
August 5, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City would like to remind residents that the water ban for car washes is still in effect. This ban includes all motor vehicles and boats, whether for personal or commercial use.

This notice is issued in accordance with section 206(3) of Bylaw 200.

Public Service Announcement

Change in residential water subsidy rate
August 4, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Effective July 31st, 2021, the Residential Water Subsidy Rate has changed from $0.002 per Litre to $0.000 per Litre.  The Residential Water Rate before the subsidy remains at $0.02 per Litre. 

Apex Cemetery construction begins, closed August to September

The City of Iqaluit is undertaking work to remediate the Cemetery located in Apex. A contractor will be working on site from August 4 to mid September. The intent of the work is to improve drainage on the site.

Holiday schedule for trucked-services

The City advises residents that trucked-services will not run on the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 2, 2021. City offices will be closed.

Please be advised of the following alternate schedule for trucked-services:

Maintenance closure for Aquatic Centre swimming pool

The City would like to remind residents that the Iqaluit Aquatic Centre will be having their annual pool closure starting Tuesday, August 3rd.

This will only affect the Lap Pool. The Leisure Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness Centre and all Fitness classes will remain as scheduled.

Arnaitok Arena temporary closure

The Arnaitok Arena is closed to the public from Sunday, July 25 to the morning of Tuesday July 27 to allow for building maintenance.

Offices for Municipal Enforcement and Emergency Services are also closed to the public. Please direct all inquiries to City Dispatch at 867-979-5650.

Recreational use of the Arnaitok Arena is unavailable during this time. For questions or more information, please contact 867-979-5611 or recreation@iqaluit.ca.

Waterways cleanup event

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association and the City of Iqaluit are collaborating to inspire community members and businesses to keep our waterways clean. Iqaluit’s waterways, creeks, rivers, ocean, and beachfront areas are important to the overall health, safety and well-being of our community.

The annual waterways cleanup event takes place this year on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Staff and supplies will be located behind the Elders Qammaq at building #226.