Residents

City of Iqaluit Office Closure – September 01, 2021

The City would like to advise residents that City offices and public buildings will be closed to the public on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 due to the city-wide water shutdown.

Water Truck services will not run on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 and regular service will restart on Thursday September 02, 2021. Sewer and Garbage trucked services will be operational during the shutdown.

Water Shut Down and Boil Water Advisory – All of Iqaluit

Please be advised of a water shut down for all of Iqaluit on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to allow for the replacement of key valves to our water infrastructure. This work will ensure that valves are functioning as intended which will allow staff to better isolate sections of pipe during water shut downs for future repairs.

City invites applications for community funding programs

Food Security Funding Program – FINAL CALL

The City of Iqaluit is currently accepting project applications for remaining Food Security Funding initiative, for fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. The Food Security Fund supports projects up to $5,000. Deadline is Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

City Council approves 2020 consolidated financial statements

Iqaluit City Council approved its 2020 consolidated Financial Statements at a council meeting on August 10, 2021. The statements reflect the financial position and financial performance of the City as of December 31, 2020.

The City managed to maintain an overall positive financial position for its funds despite the challenges encountered due to the impacts of COVID-19. In 2019, the City recovered from a deficit position and maintained a positive positon in 2020.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Lower Iqaluit

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: 100s, 200s, 300s.

For more information during business hours contact:

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

To report an urgent water issue (city water main leak or no water pressure) after hours contact: City Dispatch 867-979-5650

City Council proclaims Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Iqaluit City Council proclaims September 1 to 30, 2021 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

The motion passed unanimously at a City Council Meeting on July 27, 2021.

Additional information: 

Ainiak Korgak 

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.