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.

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.