News Release

City of Iqaluit to receive $5 million from the Government of Canada’s Rapid Housing Initiative to build new affordable housing units
August 4, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit will receive $5 million in funding from the Government of Canada through the Cities Stream of the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This new funding will create up to nine new affordable housing units in Iqaluit.

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.

Waterways cleanup event

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association and the City of Iqaluit are collaborating to inspire community members and businesses to keep our waterways clean. Iqaluit’s waterways, creeks, rivers, ocean, and beachfront areas are important to the overall health, safety and well-being of our community.

The annual waterways cleanup event takes place this year on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Staff and supplies will be located behind the Elders Qammaq at building #226.

City reminds public to discharge firearms in designated shooting range

There have been concerns brought forth by residents of Iqaluit that there are events of target practice and discharging firearms in the Upper base/Plateau area.

The City of Iqaluit only has one permitted and regulated area assigned as a “Shooting Range”, located near the end to the road to nowhere.

As per the City of Iqaluit Firearms Control Bylaw No. 367:

3.1 No person shall discharge any Firearm within the Town of Iqaluit.

Road Closure near Airport

Residents are advised of a road closure by the airport from July 22 to July 25, 2021.

Ungalliqpaat Crescent will have detours in place that will reduce traffic through the airport area.

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

Additional information:

Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk
S.Avery@iqaluit.ca 
867-979-5630