Residents

Iqaluit Fire Department Responds to House Fire in Happy Valley

At 09:56 on December 7, 2020, Iqaluit Emergency Services were called to the Happy Valley area of Iqaluit for reports of a house on fire. The Iqaluit fire crew consisting of fourteen (14) members and seven (7) emergency service vehicles responded to scene.

On arrival, firefighters found flames already exiting a window, made quick entry into the house, and were able to keep the fire contained to the room of origin.

Snowmobile Safety and Reminders

The City would like to remind snowmobilers to use caution and follow safe driving practices
when operating a snowmobile this winter.

As per City By-Law 557, snowmobilers are required to be considerate and respectful of other
residents and private property. Please only use snowmobile trails that are clearly marked, as
outlined on the attached snowmobile trail map.

Recreation Holiday Events Update

The City of Iqaluit continues to work closely with the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Health to monitor and respond as needed to the COVID-19 situation. The City’s holiday event schedule has been updated below to follow the current health restrictions in place.

The Annual Santa Clause Parade is postponed from Saturday, December 5th to Saturday, December 19th.

To be a part of the parade please register your float online at:

COVID-19 and City of Iqaluit Update

The City of Iqaluit continues to work closely with the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Health to monitor and respond as needed to the COVID-19 situation. This Wednesday, December 2nd, the restrictions set by the Department of Health will begin to ease for Iqaluit.

Recreation Facilities

Public Service Announcement

Road Closure in Core Area
December 1, 2020 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Residents are advised of a road closure in the Core Area to allow for a repair on our water infrastructure on Thursday, December 3rd to Thursday December 10th, 2020.

The location is in front of building number 782 on Fred Coman Street (see attached map).

A detour will take place through Natsiq Street. Signage will be installed to direct traffic.

Public Service Announcement

Notice for Roadwork by Ventures-Co-op
December 1, 2020 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Residents are advised of roadwork on Queen Elizabeth Way, between Kuugalaaq Street and Nipisia Street, to allow for the replacement of a water main. This work will take place from Thursday, December 3, 2020 to Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

This is the road in front of Ventures Co-op between CBC building and DJ’s.