Recreation

Landfill closure for scrap metal

The Iqaluit landfill will close the scrap metal portion of the site from July 24 and August 23, 2021 to allow for metal crushing.

Due to the potential safety hazard for people, the landfill will not receive any scrap metal, appliances or end of life vehicles during this time.

The metal landfill will reopen on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

The City thanks you for your cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety.

For additional information: 

Cameron McDonald

Development application DP 20-062 cancellation

The development application DP 20-062 to increase the capacity of the low barrier shelter has been cancelled by Uquutaq Society due to a lack of funding.

The City of Iqaluit Planning Department has cancelled the Public Hearing.

Additional information:

Ted Traikovski
Director of Planning and Development
T.Traikovski | 867-979-5664

Eve Zorawska
City Planner
E.Zorawska@iqaluit.ca

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.