Recreation

Public Service Announcement
Community Clean-up
June 5, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit is pleased to announce that the annual community clean up will take place on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We encourage all residents, businesses and visitors to spend the day outdoors and assist in cleaning up our beautiful community. Bags, gloves, and other supplies will be available for pickup starting at 8:30 AM outside the Iqaluit Library/Unikkaarvik Visitor Center.

Public Service Announcement
Assembly Recognises Iqaluit’s Women Firefighters
June 2, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

On May 31st, Iqaluit-Sinaa MLA Janet Brewster invited members of the Iqaluit Fire Department to the Legislative Assembly to be recognized for the role women play in providing Iqaluit’s emergency services.

Public Service Announcement
Phone Disruption - Landlines
June 2, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents that many landline telephones are not working at the moment. Calls from cellphones to landlines are still working, and our Emergency Services can still be contacted for emergencies at 979-4422 and for non emergencies at 979-5650.

For the time being, please use a cellphone to call those numbers.

Public Service Announcement
Road Closure – 4 Corners – Saturday June 3
June 1, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents of a road closure planned for the Four Corners Intersection on Saturday June 3rd, from 7 am until 8 pm. This closure is to allow for street upgrades.

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

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Public Service Announcement
Household Hazardous Waste Day and Paint Exchange
May 30, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit will be hosting our annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day and paint exchange on Saturday June 3rd, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Abe Okpik Hall in Apex. This event provides residents an opportunity to safely dispose of their

Household Hazardous Waste, as well as an opportunity for residents to swap paint canisters.

Public Service Announcement
Seasonal Construction and Road Work
May 30, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit Public Works department would like to remind residents that this is the season for construction and road work. Please be aware of City Public Works staff on the roads, and follow all posted signs to keep the public and staff safe.

Public Service Announcement
Car Wash Ban
May 29, 2023– Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents that the car wash ban is still in effect. This ban includes all motor vehicles, boats and trailers –both personal and commercial- and is for City treated water. The car wash ban does not apply to the use of collected rainwater or untreated lake water.

This is in accordance with section 206(3) of Bylaw 200.

Public Service Announcement
Job in Focus –Heavy Equipment Mechanic
May 29, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to draw your attention to an exciting opportunity for a qualified applicant. We are currently recruiting a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the City’s fleet of vehicles.

Public Service Announcement

Household Hazardous Waste Day and Paint Exchange

The City of Iqaluit will be hosting our annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day and paint exchange on Saturday May 27, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Air Base Garage (downtown near the 4 corners, next to the Post Office). This event provides residents an opportunity to safely dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste, as well as an opportunity for residents to swap paint canisters.