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COVID-19 Recreation Update – Phase 3 Reopening

Aquatic Centre

The Aquatic Centre has instituted a series of COVID-19 precautions, which means the facility and its programs will be reopening in phases. The facility will be amending its current reopening plan to accommodate the new public health orders.

COVID-19 City Update – Halloween Events

Halloween events, such as Spook-a-Rama, have been a big part of the Makkuttukkuvik Youth Centre. This year with COVID-19 guidelines around social distancing and other safety protocols, Spook-o-Rama has been cancelled.

Makkattukkuvik Youth Centre will still be in high spirits as it will be open Saturday, October 31st 2020, for Halloween-themed programming. This will be open to all ages with a limited capacity of 25 participants.

Road Closures in Core Area

Residents are advised of road closures in the Core Area near West 40 to allow for sewer upgrades in the area.

Akilliq Drive will be reduced to one lane of traffic. Temporary traffic lights will be installed to control traffic flow.

Allangua Street will be closed at the intersection of Akilliq Drive.

Traffic will be detoured to Ikaluktuutiak Drive through Mivvik Street, as indicated by the red and green arrows on the attached map.

This road work is set to be completed by Wednesday, October 28th.

Thanksgiving Day Schedule for Trucked-Services

The City would like to advise residents that trucked-services will not run on Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 12th, 2020.

Please be advised of the following alternate schedule.

Water and Sewer Truck services:

Saturday, October 10, 2020 – Regular Day
Sunday, October 11 2020 – Regular Day
Monday, October 12, 2020 – Off for Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – 6 AM start until complete

Residential Garbage service:

Slippery Roads – Drive with Caution

The City is advising residents to drive with caution, as road conditions may be slippery, especially on roads with a steep incline.

The City is monitoring the situation and will send sanding trucks as required.

During poor weather, for safety reasons, residents are asked to lower their speed as well as allow for at least one car length between vehicles. Snow tires also assist with traction.

Please remember to adjust driving to weather conditions.

City Councillor Apologizes for Social Media Comments Made on Racial Equity

Mayor Bell is aware of recent social media posts made by a City Councillor in response to a racialized statement yesterday. The Councillor has since made a public apology.

The City of Iqaluit is committed to the inclusion of all its community members regardless of the social constructs of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. The City would like to ensure the community that the comments made do not represent of the views and values of City Council.

Mayor Bell Congratulates Iqaluit Actress Anna Lambe

“It is with great pride that I extend my sincere congratulations to Iqaluit actress, Anna Lambe, who is starring in the new Indigenous-led CBC series, “The Trickster”.

We are truly proud of her innate talent and passion for arts and culture. She is playing an important role in representing Iqaluit on the national and global stage. I am confident that she will lead an exciting career that Nunavummiut will continue to take pride in.”

- Mayor Kenny Bell