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- Gym-Only Drop-In Passes Return to the Aquatic Centre City of Iqaluit Notices · Notice dated
- Water Flow Testing in Lower Iqaluit City of Iqaluit Notices · Notice dated
- Trucked Services Delay – Staffing Shortage City of Iqaluit Notices · Notice dated
- Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted - 400 – 500, 523 – 588, 1087, 1088, 1091, 1120, 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1127, 1133, 1135, 1600 A-B, 1601 – 1992. City of Iqaluit Notices · Notice dated
- Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory - 1087, 1088, 1091, 1120, 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1127, 1133, 1135. City of Iqaluit Notices · Notice dated
- ᐊᑦᑕᓇᕐᑐᒦᖁᔨᓐᖏᒧᑦ ᐃᒪᕐᒥᒃ ᖃᓛᖅᑎᑦᑎᑲᑕᖁᔭᐅᓂᖅ ᖃᓛᖅᑎᑦᑎᑲᑕᒍᓐᓃᕋᓗᐊᖅᐸᑕ ᖃᓄᐃᑦᑐᓐᓃᖅᑐᖅ - 1087, 1088, 1091, 1120, 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1127, 1133, 1135. City of Iqaluit Notices · Notice dated
- Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory City of Iqaluit Notices · Notice dated
- Road Closure – Fred Coman Street City of Iqaluit Notices · Notice dated
- Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted City of Iqaluit Notices · Notice dated
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More Iqaluit housing is forecast for 2026, but relief is far from certain
CMHC expects Iqaluit’s private housing supply to grow in 2026, but it does not identify the projects, unit count or occupancy dates behind that forecast. The outlook begins from a 0.3% vacancy rate, six available rentals and a $3,025 median rent, so completed homes—not permits or starts—will determine whether residents see meaningful relief.
What matters close to home
Aqqusariaq recovery centre nears completion, but opening date and intake rules remain unclear
Nunavut says Aqqusariaq, a 24-bed addictions and trauma recovery centre in Iqaluit, is entering the final stage of construction and preparations for operations. The Government of Nunavut is still finalizing a funding agreement with a new Inuit-led not-for-profit established by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, and has not announced an opening date, referral process or eligibility rules. Source↗
Inuit Heritage Trust names contractor for future Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre
Inuit Heritage Trust announced May 6 that it appointed Arctic Fresh Projects, working with Penn-co Construction, as general contractor for the planned Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre in Iqaluit. The appointment covers design support, logistics and construction planning before any building work can begin. Inuit Heritage Trust says final project funding is still being secured. Source↗
Water-flow testing may temporarily discolour tap water in Lower Iqaluit
The City of Iqaluit says hydrant flow testing in Lower Iqaluit may temporarily make tap water look yellow or brown. Residents who see discolouration should run a cold-water tap for about 30 seconds, or until it clears. Source↗
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Nunavut retail sales fell to $66M in July, but remained above last year’s level
Statistics Canada estimates that seasonally adjusted retail sales in Nunavut were about $66 million in July 2026. That was down 3.6% from the revised June estimate of $69 million, but up 10.3% from July 2025. The July figure is preliminary. Source↗
Sakku Enterprises and Arctic Fresh sign Kivalliq construction collaboration agreement
Sakku Enterprises Ltd. and Arctic Fresh Projects Inc. signed a July 2 memorandum of understanding to explore joint work on affordable housing, construction training and infrastructure in the Kivalliq. The announcement does not identify a funded project, housing-unit count, construction contract or delivery schedule. Source↗
Nunavut and NTI pitch four major projects to investors, but no funding deals announced
The Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated used a Toronto investment event to promote four Inuit-led infrastructure priorities: a deep-sea port at Qikiqtarjuaq, the Grays Bay Road and Port, the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link and the Iqaluit hydro project. The September 14 event was a pitch to investors, not an announcement of project funding, approvals or construction starts. Source↗
Aqqusariaq recovery centre nears completion, but opening date and intake rules remain unclear
Nunavut says Aqqusariaq, a 24-bed addictions and trauma recovery centre in Iqaluit, is entering the final stage of construction and preparations for operations. The Government of Nunavut is still finalizing a funding agreement with a new Inuit-led not-for-profit established by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, and has not announced an opening date, referral process or eligibility rules. Source↗
Heavy-rain warning posted for Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet and Rankin region
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued yellow rainfall warnings for Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet and the Rankin region, including Whale Cove. The agency expects 25 to 45 millimetres of rain, easterly wind gusts up to 90 kilometres an hour, reduced visibility and possible local utility outages through Sunday, Sept. 27. Source↗
NIRB opens comments on temporary wind and solar monitoring station in Kugaaruk
The Nunavut Impact Review Board has opened public comments on a proposal to install temporary equipment in Kugaaruk to measure wind and solar resources. The two-year research and assessment project is not approval for a permanent renewable-energy facility. Source↗
Sanikiluaq do-not-consume water advisory remains in effect, Nunavut says
Sanikiluaq remains under a do-not-consume drinking-water advisory, the Government of Nunavut confirmed Sept. 17. Water for drinking, cooking, infant formula, ice, washing produce and brushing teeth must come from the reverse-osmosis units installed in households or from store-bought water. Source↗
Inuit Heritage Trust names contractor for future Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre
Inuit Heritage Trust announced May 6 that it appointed Arctic Fresh Projects, working with Penn-co Construction, as general contractor for the planned Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre in Iqaluit. The appointment covers design support, logistics and construction planning before any building work can begin. Inuit Heritage Trust says final project funding is still being secured. Source↗
Sakku’s $2.5M federal solar project in Rankin Inlet remains active through March 2027
Sakku Investments Corporation received a $2.5-million federal contribution for a Rankin Inlet rooftop-solar and battery demonstration project. The agreement is active until March 31, 2027, but public records do not give a construction schedule, system size or expected diesel savings. Source↗
Canada creates northern firearms officer role for Nunavut, Yukon and N.W.T.
Canada has created a dedicated Chief Firearms Officer role for Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. An interim officer from Yukon will serve all three territories until a permanent officer is appointed through an open process. The change is meant to improve firearms licensing, safety-course delivery and outreach, but it does not announce new firearms rules or local course dates. Source↗
Igloolik boil-water advisory remains in effect, Nunavut says
Igloolik remains under a boil-water advisory first issued July 15 because of high turbidity, or cloudy water, the Government of Nunavut says. Water used for drinking, cooking, infant formula, ice, washing produce and brushing teeth must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one full minute. Source↗
Grise Fiord boil-water advisory remains in effect, Nunavut says
Grise Fiord remained under a boil-water advisory as of Sept. 17, the Government of Nunavut says. Residents must boil water used for drinking, cooking, infant formula, ice, washing fruit and vegetables, and brushing teeth for at least one full minute. Source↗
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