Recreation

Public Service Announcement
Car wash ban extended
June 20, 2022 – 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.

These measures are necessary, and are part of the City’s water management strategy. The City would like to remind residents to continue to be water wise, and conserve our water supply.

Public Service Announcement
Burn Permit Required for Open Flame Fires
June 20, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents that they must complete and submit a burn permit to Dispatch at dispatch@iqaluit.ca, when they intend to have an open flame outdoor fire. Before having a fire, residents must have received back a burn permit from Dispatch.

Public Service Announcement 

Road Closure –Painting of Pride Crosswalk at Joamie School 

June 17, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents that Niaqunngusiariaq Drive (adjacent to Joamie School – see map below) will be closed to all traffic on Sunday, June 19, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This closure is to allow for the painting a crosswalk:

•Joamie School crosswalk crossing Niaqunngusiariaq Drive

Public Information Session – Sewer Infrastructure Upgrade Project

The City of Iqaluit held a Public Information Session to address the upcoming sewer infrastructure upgrade project that will impact the Core Area along Mivvik Street (from Federal Road) and Allanngua Street (to Akilliq Drive).

Public Service Announcement 
Keeping our Community Clean
June 16, 2022- Iqaluit, Nunavut

On behalf of the Community Cleanup team as well as City Council and Staff, the City is pleased to have our residents, businesses, governments, and organizations come together for this year’s Community Cleanup event. We thank you all for volunteering your time.

Public Service Announcement
Solicitation for Canada Day Parade Participation
June 16, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit Recreation Department invites residents, community organizations and businesses to enter floats in the July 1st (Canada Day) festivities parade.

Guidelines for participating floats:

• All floats and/or individual participants must be registered with the City of Iqaluit Recreation
Department in advance of the Parade starting.

Public Service Announcement
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted – 100s, 200s, 300s
June 15, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the precautionary boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: 100s, 200s, 300s.

If residents experience water discolouration, they are advised to run their cold tap water for approximately ten minutes, to flush the discolouration out.

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For more information during business hours contact:
 

Public Service Announcement
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted – Happy Valley
June 15, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the precautionary boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: Happy Valley.

If residents experience water discolouration, they are advised to run their cold tap water for approximately ten minutes, to flush the discolouration out.

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For more information during business hours contact:
 

Public Service Announcement
Residential large item pick-up program 
June 13, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City is pleased to announce that the annual residential large item pick-up program will take place from July 11 to July 15, 2022. This is an opportunity for residents to discard difficult to remove items without a fee with the help of Public Works.

Residents can dispose of the following items: