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Hazardous Waste and Small Electronic Disposal – Saturday July 15th

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents that there will be a drop-off for hazardous waste on Saturday July 15th, from 9 am until 3 pm, at the Elders Qammaq (Building 227) parking lot.

We will also be collecting portable electronic waste at this time.

Household items to be accepted (include but are not limited to):

Mayor Awa Welcomes Ambassador Cohen

On behalf of the City of Iqaluit, Mayor Solomon Awa was pleased to invite United States Ambassador to Canada David. L. Cohen and his wife Mrs. Rhonda Cohen to Iqaluit City Hall.

The two had an hour long wide ranging discussion, covering everything from American history in Iqaluit to how the City and the United States can work together in the future.

This was Ambassador and Mrs. Cohen’s first visit to Nunavut, and the City of Iqaluit would be very happy to welcome them back.

Public Service Announcement

Road Closure – Palaugaa Drive

The City of Iqaluit would like to inform residents of a road closure planned for from July 12th to 19th, on Palaugaa Drive. This closure is to allow for street upgrades and culvert installation.

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

Public Service Announcement
Ambassador Cohen and Mrs. Cohen Visit
July 11, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Iqaluit Mayor Solomon Awa was on hand to greet United States Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen and his wife Mrs. Rhonda Cohen when they arrived at the Iqaluit International Airport on July 9th.

Ambassador and Mrs. Cohen were on hand to help celebrate Nunavut Day, and to learn more about Nunavut and the Arctic. It is their first visit to Nunavut.

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Public Service Announcement

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

Public Service Announcement

Annual Pool Closure for Maintenance

The City would like to advise residents that the Iqaluit Aquatic Centre will have annual maintenance taking place from July 22, 2023 to August 4, 2023.

As a result of this maintenance, there will be facility closures:

• The pool area will be closed from July 22nd to August 4th.

• The fitness area will be closed from July 29th to August 4th.

Public Service Announcement
Canada Day Checkstop Program
July 6, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit Municipal Enforcement Department conducted random sobriety and road safety checkstops throughout the City of Iqaluit on Canada Day July 1st 2023.

Approximately 150 vehicles were checked throughout the operation. Municipal Enforcement is pleased to report that no drivers were suspected of operating a motor vehicle while being impaired by drugs or alcohol.