Businesses

Road Closure by Ventures-Co-op

Residents are advised of an additional road closure on Queen Elizabeth in the Core Area to allow for the replacement of a water main. Palaugaa Drive from Queen Elizabeth will now be closed to traffic both ways.

Due to limited space for equipment in this area, this closure will ensure the safety of site workers and pedestrians.

A detour is in place to access Palaugaa Drive through Nikku Lane. Detour signs will direct traffic and are outlined in the attached map.

Work will continue until Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

Santa Clause Parade Postponed to December 20

Unfortunately, due to the forecasted high winds for Saturday, December 19th, the Santa Claus Parade has been postponed for the safety of all participants involved.

Do not worry, Santa will still be making an appearance! The Santa Claus Parade will now go ahead on Sunday, December 20th at 12 p.m. starting at Nakasuk School and will make its way through the downtown area on Niaqungusiariaq and end at the AWG Arena.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Holiday Schedule for Trucked-Services

The City would like to advise residents that trucked-services will not run on Christmas Day Friday, December 25th, 2020 and New Year’s Day Friday, January 1st, 2021.

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

Water and Sewer Truck services:

Holiday Hours for Recreation Facilities

The Iqaluit Aquatic Centre will be closed on December 25th, 26th, and January 1st; and on holiday hours (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.) for December 24th and December 31st. For additional information please contact 979-5611 or aquaticcentre@iqaluit.ca.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Core Area

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: 782,784,786,788,790,792,806,808,810.

For more information during business hours contact: Sue Avery 
City of Iqaluit 
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

Water Shut Down and Boil Water Advisory in Core Area

Please be advised of a water shut down in the Core Area on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from approximately 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to allow for a repair to the water infrastructure.

Location of water interruption: 782,784,786,788,790,792,806,808,810.

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.

Water Shut Down and Boil Water Advisory in Core Area

Please be advised of a water shut down in the Core Area on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from approximately 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to allow for a repair to the water infrastructure.

Location of water interruption: 782,784,786,788,790,792,806,808,810.

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.

Iqaluit Fire Department Responds to House Fire in Happy Valley

At 09:56 on December 7, 2020, Iqaluit Emergency Services were called to the Happy Valley area of Iqaluit for reports of a house on fire. The Iqaluit fire crew consisting of fourteen (14) members and seven (7) emergency service vehicles responded to scene.

On arrival, firefighters found flames already exiting a window, made quick entry into the house, and were able to keep the fire contained to the room of origin.