Residents

Public Service Announcement
Landfill Temporarily Not Accepting Scrap Metal
June 8, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents that due to potential safety hazards, the scrap metal site at the landfill will be closed to the general public from June 15, 2023 to July 13, 2023. This is to allow for metal crushing activities to be performed.

Public Service Announcement
Iqaluit Fire Department Training
June 8, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit Fire Department wants to let the public know that they are currently training in the West 40 Area of Iqaluit, near the landfill. The Fire Department will doing live fire training next week, in both the daytime and evening.

Public Service Announcement
Pride Parade Route Change
June 8, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit wants to inform the public that –due to construction- there will be a slight change to the parade route for Saturday’s Pride Parade. The attached map shows the new route.

On Saturday June 10th, starting at 11am, there will be a short traffic disruption for a Pride Parade hosted by Positive Space Nunavut.

Public Service Announcement
Community Clean Up: Friday June 16, 2023
June 8, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City is pleased to announce that the annual community clean up will take place on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We encourage all residents, businesses and visitors to spend the day outdoors and assist in cleaning up our beautiful community.

Bags, gloves, and other supplies will be available for pickup starting at 8:30 AM outside the Iqaluit Library/Unikkaarvik Visitor Center.

Public Service Announcement
Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – June 8 - Happy Valley – 400s, 500s and 1600s
June 8, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised of a water shut down on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at approximately 1:00 p.m. to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: Happy Valley 400’s, 500’s and 1600’s.

The City of Iqaluit will issue a precautionary boil water advisory for the above addresses following the shutdown.

Public Service Announcement

Pet Tag Bylaw – Good Pet Contest

The City of Iqaluit Municipal Enforcement department would like to remind residents that all domestic animals in the City are required to wear licence tags. Pet licences are free and are available at the Municipal Enforcement office in Building 901.

Public Service Announcement
Road Closure – Queen Elizabeth Way – June 7th to 23rd
June 7, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents of a road closure planned for Queen Elizabeth Way from June 7th to 23rd. This closure is to allow for street upgrades.

Local traffic will still be able to access businesses throughout the duration of the work. The site layout and traffic control plans are shown below.

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Public Service Announcement
Fire Response – 147A
June 7, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 147A at lunch time on June 6th. The preliminary cause of the fire is believed to be unsafe, makeshift, amateur wiring.

The occupants of the building were not home at the time of the fire. No one was injured. There was some fire damage to two rooms of the home, and extensive smoke damage throughout.

Public Service Announcement

Active Fire Response – 147A

City of Iqaluit Firefighters are currently responding to an active fire at 147A. Residents may experience traffic disruptions in the area. Please follow the instructions of Municipal Enforcement officers directing traffic at the scene.

Please avoid 147A for the duration of the fire, to give our firefighters the room they need to complete their job safely.