Residents

Public Service Announcement

Community Halloween Celebrations

October 1, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit Recreation Department invites all residents to join in the Halloween festivities taking place throughout the month of October.

Cinescreams! - October 10 to 12 – Astro Theatre
Enjoy a lineup of horror favourites at Astro Theatre with free movie screenings. A special family-friendly matinee featuring Halloween classics will be held on Sunday.

Public Service Announcement

Trucked Service Delay – Temporary Staffing Levels

September 27, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit is advising residents that there are significant delays in trucked services due to temporary staffing shortages.

At this time, water delivery is extremely limited, and sewer service is temporarily unavailable. These limitations are expected to affect service delivery throughout the weekend.

Public Service Announcement
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – City Office Closure
September 26, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the strength and resilience of Inuit and all Indigenous survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities.

The City of Iqaluit will close all municipal offices on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in recognition of this important day.

Public Service Announcement
Water Update – Car Wash Ban Lifted
September 24, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that the temporary ban on car washing is lifted, effective immediately.

Public Service Announcement
Road Access Changes Require a Permit
September 23, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents, community groups, and event organizers that a road closure permit is required for any event or activity that impacts access to a public roadway.

These permits help the City manage traffic flow, maintain access for emergency services, protect public safety, and ensure that essential services, such as water delivery and waste collection, can continue without interruption.

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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off – Abe Okpik Hall in Apex – Saturday September 27, 2025
September 22, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents of the Household Hazardous Waste drop off point open Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Abe Okpik Hall in Apex. This event provides residents an opportunity to safely dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste.

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Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted – 103, 104, 105 A-D, 106, 107 A-F, 109 A-F and 273
September 22, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the precautionary boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: 103, 104, 105 A-D, 106, 107 A-F, 109 A-F and 273.

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For more information during business hours contact:

Briana Shaimaiyuk-Baines

Public Works Clerk City of Iqaluit

Public Service Announcement
Recognize a Community Champion: Volunteer Appreciation Award
September 22, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Celebrate the heart of our community. Nominate a volunteer today.

The City of Iqaluit is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Awards.

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make a difference in our community? Take the time to recognize their efforts by submitting a nomination.

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Swimming Lessons Registration Information

September 19, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Swimming Lessons Are Back!

Join us for our fall session of swimming lessons running from October 18th to December 6th.

To maintain consistency across all programs, swimming lesson registration will follow the same lottery system used for our summer day camps.

Registration opens:
September 18th at 1:00 PM

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Clarification on Taxi Voucher Use
September 19, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit and Caribou Cabs would like to provide clarification to residents regarding the continued use of orange taxi vouchers purchased prior to the May 2025 fare adjustment. These vouchers were accepted for approximately four months following the fare increase and are to be accepted beyond that point.