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Iqaluit Emergency Services Responds to Structure Fire

On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at approximately 4:30PM, Iqaluit Emergency Services responded to a call regarding a kitchen fire in an apartment building in the 900 neighborhood.

Firefighters arrived and quickly located the fire and extinguished it ensuring no spread to neighboring units. A functioning fire alarm and sprinkler system in the building prevented this fire from escalating while providing the occupants, and their neighbours, enough to time safely evacuate the building.

Emergency Water Interruption Notice for Lower Iqaluit

A water interruption will be taking place January 18th, 2022 from approximately 1:00PM to 5:00PM to allow for repairs.

Location of water interruption: Lower Iqaluit #’s 89-99, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106. 108, 109, 111, 113, 114. 116, 273

The City recommends that residents in these areas boil their water for one minute before drinking. Water can boiled, allowed to cool and stored in a covered container for later use.

Vaccine Mandate- City Facilities

The City of Iqaluit seeks to provide safe, and healthy spaces for residents and visitors to our community. As part of this commitment, the City has developed a COVID-19 Vaccination policy for all individuals who wish to attend a City facility, including City Recreation facilities.

Domestic dog tests positive for rabies in Iqaluit

The Department of Health would like to notify residents of Iqaluit of contact between a fox and domestic dog in the community. The dog began acting aggressively and later testing confirmed it had been infected with rabies.

The dog was described as a small white husky approximately five to six months old.