Public Service Announcement

City invites input for single-use plastic reduction strategy
August 12, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City is considering a bylaw to ban single-use checkout plastic bags in 2022 and is looking at developing a strategy to reduce other single-use items in the City of Iqaluit.

To submit your feedback on single-use plastic reduction, bans and reusable alternatives, please fill out the online survey by September 16, 2021.

Public Service Announcement

City installs new public trashcans
August 11, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City installed new public trashcans on July 27, 2021.

The new trashcans are located at:

•          Causeway

•          River fishing access/golf course area

•          Iqaluit Square

•          Elder’s Qammaq

•          City Hall

•          Youth Centre lookout park

•          AWG Arena

•          Tarr Inlet Trailhead

News Release

City provides update on cabin construction
August 6, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City is providing an update on cabin construction in Iqaluit.

On October 27, 2020, council unanimously carried motion #20-339 to direct City staff to conduct background research, consultation and implementation of a Cabin Construction Program.

Apex Cemetery construction begins, closed August to September

The City of Iqaluit is undertaking work to remediate the Cemetery located in Apex. A contractor will be working on site from August 4 to mid September. The intent of the work is to improve drainage on the site.

Holiday schedule for trucked-services

The City advises residents that trucked-services will not run on the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 2, 2021. City offices will be closed.

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

Maintenance closure for Aquatic Centre swimming pool

The City would like to remind residents that the Iqaluit Aquatic Centre will be having their annual pool closure starting Tuesday, August 3rd.

This will only affect the Lap Pool. The Leisure Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness Centre and all Fitness classes will remain as scheduled.

Arnaitok Arena temporary closure

The Arnaitok Arena is closed to the public from Sunday, July 25 to the morning of Tuesday July 27 to allow for building maintenance.

Offices for Municipal Enforcement and Emergency Services are also closed to the public. Please direct all inquiries to City Dispatch at 867-979-5650.

Recreational use of the Arnaitok Arena is unavailable during this time. For questions or more information, please contact 867-979-5611 or recreation@iqaluit.ca.