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Public invited to speak with Mayor Bell at outreach event

City residents who have questions or comments for Mayor Kenny Bell can do so in person during public outreach sessions this summer.

The first event is taking place on Wednesday, July 14 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Iqaluit Square by walk-in only.

Additional information:

Lisa Milosavljevic
Communications and Customer Service Manager
L.Milosavljevic@iqaluit.ca | 867-979-5607

Water Shut Down and Boil Water Advisory in Happy Valley

Please be advised of a water shut down in the Happy Valley on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 from approximately 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to allow for a repair to the water infrastructure.

Location of water interruption: Happy Valley

The City of Iqaluit is issuing a boil water advisory for these residents.

This is a precautionary measure due to a break in the water line during a repair to our water infrastructure.

Road closure of Nunavut Drive

Residents are advised of a road closure for Nunavut Drive in front of the Curling Rink from Wednesday, July 14 to Friday, July 16 during the hours of 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Parking for those attending the vaccination clinic is available outside building 901.

For additional information:

Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk 
City of Iqaluit 
S.Avery@iqaluit.ca 
867-979-5630

Road Closure near Airport

Residents are advised of a road closure in North 40 by the airport from July 12 to July 19, 2021 to allow for a repair to our sewer infrastructure.

Ungalliqpaat Crescent from Federal road to the airport will be reduced to one lane traffic both ways.

Construction lights or a flagman will be in place to direct traffic.

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

For additional information, please contact:

Iqaluit Fire Department responds to residential fire

At approximately 7:45 a.m. this morning Iqaluit Emergency Services was dispatched to a structure fire in the 2200 neighbourhood.

Iqaluit City Council approves the allocation of Reaching Home funding for 2021-2022

Iqaluit City Council approved the allocation of over one million dollars of Government of Canada funding to community organizations serving the vulnerable and at risk residents of Iqaluit.

The City received $1,182,126 of funding from the Government of Canada under the Reaching Home community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness, which is to be used in the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

City employees reach new collective bargaining agreement with union

The City of Iqaluit and the Union representing City employees, the Public Service Alliance of Canada, have reached a new 5-year Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The agreement was ratified on June 29, 2021 with an eighty-percent turnout from staff.

Some changes reflected in the agreement include a new domestic violence leave, increased language incentive pay based on proficiency in Inuktitut or French, expanded leave for traditional days and a signing bonus.

Mayor statement for Canada Day

The City of Iqaluit is asking Iqalummiut to demonstrate their commitment to reconciliation by reflecting on the legacy of residential schools this Canada Day. Statement from Mayor Kenny Bell:

“I encourage all Iqalummuit to take time to support Inuit, First Nations and Metis peoples and honour the lives of children who are forever lost, those who survived residential schools, and those whose families continue to mourn this July 1st.