Recreation

City employees reach new collective bargaining agreement with union

The City of Iqaluit and the Union representing City employees, the Public Service Alliance of Canada, have reached a new 5-year Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The agreement was ratified on June 29, 2021 with an eighty-percent turnout from staff.

Some changes reflected in the agreement include a new domestic violence leave, increased language incentive pay based on proficiency in Inuktitut or French, expanded leave for traditional days and a signing bonus.

Mayor statement for Canada Day

The City of Iqaluit is asking Iqalummiut to demonstrate their commitment to reconciliation by reflecting on the legacy of residential schools this Canada Day. Statement from Mayor Kenny Bell:

“I encourage all Iqalummuit to take time to support Inuit, First Nations and Metis peoples and honour the lives of children who are forever lost, those who survived residential schools, and those whose families continue to mourn this July 1st.

Public Hearing for DP 20-062

The City of Iqaluit has opened registration to participate in the Public Hearing for DP 20-062 for affected properties in the Core Area between June 30th and July 7th, 2021.

Register with the Planning & Development Department. Please use your building number for reference.
Contact information: planning@iqaluit.ca | (867) 979-5661

City events for July 1

As further confirmations of the atrocities that were committed against Indigenous Peoples in Canada are brought to light, we are forced, as a nation, to confront in a more meaningful way, the harsh realities and indignations that survivors have been sharing with us for decades.

Holiday schedule for trucked-services

The City would like to advise residents that trucked-services will not run on Canada Day on July 1 and Nunavut Day on July 9, 2021.

City offices are closed to the public on Thursday, July 1 and Friday, July 9.

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

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Lower Iqaluit​

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the boil water advisory is lifted for the following
location: Lower Iqaluit

For more information during business hours contact:
Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk
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

Aiggilii Road in Apex reopens

Aiggilii Road has reopened after snowmelt water from Apex River overflowed onto the bypass road into Apex on June 24, 2021.

Minimal damage was done and repairs to Aiggilii Road is underway. Two additional culverts will be installed to handle any increased water flow in the future.

For everyone’s safety, the City asks residents to refrain from visiting the area. The unpredictable water flow is a potential danger that can pull people into the river. The City thanks you for your cooperation.