Residents

Public Service Announcement

Rock transport trucks on City roads
August 13, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City is notifying residents that oversized vehicles transporting rocks and granular material will be sharing the roads starting immediately until mid-September, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., all days of the week.

The trucks will be escorted by a pilot vehicle. Construction signage will be posted along the designated route.

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.

Public Service Announcement

Car wash ban extended
August 5, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City would like to remind residents that the water ban for car washes is still in effect. This ban includes all motor vehicles and boats, whether for personal or commercial use.

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

Public Service Announcement

Change in residential water subsidy rate
August 4, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Effective July 31st, 2021, the Residential Water Subsidy Rate has changed from $0.002 per Litre to $0.000 per Litre.  The Residential Water Rate before the subsidy remains at $0.02 per Litre. 

Public Service Announcement

Boil Water Advisory in Lower Iqaluit

August 4, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised of a boil water advisory in Lower Iqaluit on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Location of boil water advisory: 100s, 200s, 300s.

This is a precautionary measure due to a break in the water line during a repair to our water infrastructure.