Recreation

Public Service Announcement
Off Limits Areas For Pets
July 18, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents that domestic animals are not permitted within 5 meters of Iqaluit’s playgrounds, sports fields and especially cemeteries.

It is also against City By-Law 924 – the Domesticated Animal Control Bylaw – to allow domestic animals to run at large.

The fine for being in a restricted area is $150. The fine for an animal running at large is $250.

Public Service Announcement
Road Closure – Palaugaa Drive
July 18, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents of a road closure planned for from July 19th to 30th, on Palaugaa Drive. This closure is to allow for street upgrades and culvert installation.

Local traffic will still be able to access Palaugaa Drive throughout the duration of the work. The site layout and traffic control plans are shown below.

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Hazardous Waste and Small Electronic Disposal – Saturday July 15th

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents that there will be a drop-off for hazardous waste on Saturday July 15th, from 9 am until 3 pm, at the Elders Qammaq (Building 227) parking lot.

We will also be collecting portable electronic waste at this time.

Household items to be accepted (include but are not limited to):

Mayor Awa Welcomes Ambassador Cohen

On behalf of the City of Iqaluit, Mayor Solomon Awa was pleased to invite United States Ambassador to Canada David. L. Cohen and his wife Mrs. Rhonda Cohen to Iqaluit City Hall.

The two had an hour long wide ranging discussion, covering everything from American history in Iqaluit to how the City and the United States can work together in the future.

This was Ambassador and Mrs. Cohen’s first visit to Nunavut, and the City of Iqaluit would be very happy to welcome them back.

Public Service Announcement

Road Closure – Palaugaa Drive

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents of a road closure planned for from July 12th to 19th, on Palaugaa Drive. This closure is to allow for street upgrades and culvert installation.

Local traffic will still be able to access Palaugaa Drive throughout the duration of the work. The site layout and traffic control plans are shown below.

Public Service Announcement
Ambassador Cohen and Mrs. Cohen Visit
July 11, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Iqaluit Mayor Solomon Awa was on hand to greet United States Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen and his wife Mrs. Rhonda Cohen when they arrived at the Iqaluit International Airport on July 9th.

Ambassador and Mrs. Cohen were on hand to help celebrate Nunavut Day, and to learn more about Nunavut and the Arctic. It is their first visit to Nunavut.

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Public Service Announcement

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

Public Service Announcement

Annual Pool Closure for Maintenance

The City would like to advise residents that the Iqaluit Aquatic Centre will have annual maintenance taking place from July 22, 2023 to August 4, 2023.

As a result of this maintenance, there will be facility closures:

• The pool area will be closed from July 22nd to August 4th.

• The fitness area will be closed from July 29th to August 4th.