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COVID-19 mask reminder​

The City of Iqaluit is reminding residents and businesses that wearing facemasks in public areas is still highly encouraged.

While the COVID-19 vaccine is Nunavut’s best protection against the virus, the Chief Public Health Officer continues to recommend wearing facemasks when you leave home.

The City thanks everyone for their continued efforts in following the preventative health measures to help protect yourself and others.

For additional information, please contact:

Traffic change in Tundra Valley

The City is advising residents of a traffic change in Tundra Valley at the intersection of Paurngaq Crescent and Kimminnaq Lane.

North and South bound direction stop signs at the “T” intersection on Paurngaq Crescent will be removed.
The stop sign on Kimminnaq Lane will remain.

A reminder to all residents that the speed limit on Paurngaq Crescent is 30 km.

The traffic change will take affect April 2, 2021.

For additional information, please contact:

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Plateau

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: 5100,5101,5102,5103,5104,5105,5106,5107,5109,5111.

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

Water Shut Down and Boil Water Advisory in Plateau​

Please be advised of a water shut down in the Core Area on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to allow for a repair to the water infrastructure.

Location of water interruption: 5100,5101,5102,5103,5104,5105,5106,5107,5109,5111.

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 and traffic detour in Plateau​

Residents are advised of a road closure in the Plateau from Wednesday, February 24 to March 10, 2021 to allow for a repair to our water infrastructure.

Qajisarvik Road from #5100 to #5101 will be closed to traffic both ways.

The attached map outlines the road detour in effect starting February 24.

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

City of Iqaluit Finance Department now located at 1085 Mivvik Street​

As of February 23, 2021, the City of Iqaluit Finance Department is now located and operating at 1085 Mivvik Street.

All City business operations, including in-person payments, which took place at 901 Nunavut Drive, will now be operating at new City Hall located at 1085 Mivvik Street.

Offices in building 901 is now closed to the public until June 2021 to allow for office renovations and accessibility upgrades. Residents will continue to have access to the arena.

Road Closure and in Lower Iqaluit

Residents are advised of a road closure in Lower Iqaluit from Wednesday, February 24 to March 3, 2021 to allow for a repair to our sewer infrastructure.

Nipisa Street from building #140 to #117 will be closed to traffic both ways.

Traffic detour signs will be in effect.

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

For additional information, please contact:

Council will hold a Public Hearing​

This notice of Public Hearing is for General Plan By-Law #898 and Zoning By-Law #899. The Public Hearing will precede the Council Meeting on Tuesday March 9, 2021, where there will be a Second Reading of the Amending By-laws.

The purpose of the housekeeping amendments to General Plan No. 703 and Zoning By-Law No. 704 is to update and revise the documents to bring them into conformity to regulatory changes and to add clarity. The benefits include: