Public Service Announcement
Change the Time - Change Your Smoke Detector Batteries.
March 11, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Iqaluit Emergency Services would like to remind all residents to check your smoke detectors and change the batteries with the upcoming time change.

Smoke detector facts:

• Smoke detectors have an expiry date, generally 10 years
• Hardwired smoke detectors have a battery backup
• Dust can collect on smoke detectors, ensure they are kept clean
• Smoke detectors save lives!

Public Service Announcement
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted Citywide
March 04, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the precautionary boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: Citywide

For more information during business hours contact:
Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk 
S.Avery@iqaluit.ca | 867-979-5630

Public Service Announcement
City of Iqaluit General Plan and Zoning By-Law 2022 – Community Survey
March 4, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit is creating a new General Plan and Zoning By-law to shape the way the City will grow over the next 20 years. To help keep Iqalummiut up to date, a project webpage has been set up. Residents can find more information about the project on the webpage.

Public Service Announcement
What to do in the Event of a Frozen Water Line
March 4, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Residents that have no water are advised to take the following actions:

1. Consider turning on your heat trace.

2. Call your landlord and/or a plumber to thaw or water pick your service line.

3. Verify that your circulation pump is working. If it is not working, call your landlord or plumber. It is very important to ensure your circ pump is operating.

Public Service Announcement
City Invites Input on Sewer Infrastructure Upgrade Project
March 3, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit invites residents’ input into projects, policies and initiatives that grow our community and prepare our city for the future. The City is currently looking for interested residents to join a stakeholder engagement group for a sewer upgrade project in the Core Area.

Public Service Announcement
Water Discoloration and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – All of Iqaluit
March 1, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City Of Iqaluit is currently working closely with the Department of Health regarding the discoloured water due to the valve repair this morning. Residents are advised that there are no health concerns with the water, and it is safe to drink.

Public Service Announcement
Iqaluit Aquatic Center Programming Updates
March 1, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

As a result of the recent announcement from Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, the City of Iqaluit Recreation Department is pleased to announce that additional programs are reopening, starting March 7th.

Public Service Announcement
Iqaluit Fire Department Celebrates International Women’s Day 
March 1, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Tuesday, March 8th marks International Women’s Day. While women only make up 3% of Canadian firefighters, they account for 30% of the team at the Iqaluit Fire Department. That is 10 times higher than the national average.

In recognition of International Women’s Day and these incredible firefighters, the City would like to highlight the above information and promote women, both in the industry and beyond.

Public Service Announcement

Boil Water Advisory – All of Iqaluit

March 1, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised that due to the value repair the City of Iqaluit is now issuing a boil water advisory for all residents.