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Precautionary Boil Water Recommendation for Plateau – Effective Immediately

Due to an emergency water valve failure at 3 p.m. today, Thursday, October 1st, a 48hr precautionary boil water recommendation is in immediate affect in the Plateau area.

The City recommends that residents in these areas boil their water for one minute before drinking. Water can boiled, allowed to cool and stored in a covered container for later use.
The boil water recommendation ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020.

Volunteer Appreciation Awards Call for Nominations

This year's Volunteer Appreciation Awards are being held on Wednesday, November18th, 2020.

If you know of a person that deserves recognition for their contribution to the community, we would love to hear from you! Nomination forms can be found online here: https://www.iqaluit.ca/sites/default/files/volunteer_awards_nomination_f...

Road Closure in Lower Iqaluit

Residents are advised of construction work in Lower Iqaluit near the Cemetery on Nipisa Street, between house #120 and #121. The road closure will take place on Monday, September 28th until Monday, October 12th to allow for a replacement of the sewer line for houses 120, 121, 279, and 281.

Road signs will be in place to direct single lane traffic. Please see the attached map for details.

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

The Mayor of Iqaluit Stands in Solidarity with the Sipekne’katik First Nation and Condemns the Acts of Violence against Mi’kmaq Fishers

“The City of Iqaluit stands in solidarity with the Sipekne’katik First Nation, after Mi’kmaq Chiefs declared a State of Emergency in the wake of violence, intimidation, and racism over Mi’kmaq fisheries in Nova Scotia last week. I strongly condemn the acts that non-Indigenous fishers are using to prevent Mi’kmaq fishers to practice their right to fish in Nova Scotia.