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Blizzard information – COVID-19 and City of Iqaluit Updates
March 16, 2020 (Iqaluit, Nunavut) – The City of Iqaluit’s first priority is its staff and residents.
The City of Iqaluit continues to work closely with the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Health to monitor and respond as needed to the COVID-19 situation.
In light of the rapidly changing situation around the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Iqaluit is temporarily closing all its Recreation facilities and programs effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
The following City of Iqaluit Recreation Facilities will be closed:
- Arctic Winter Games Complex
- Arnaitok Arena
- Aquatic Centre
- Curling Rink
- Elders Qammaq
- Makkuttukkuvik Youth Centre
The City will reassess the cancellations and closures by April 7, 2020 and notify the public of any changes.
For more information on Recreation programs and facilities including refund requests visit https://www.iqaluit.ca/residents/recreation or call the AWG Recreation Office (867) 979-5611.
The City of Iqaluit continues to provide all other services until further notice.
The City is committed to providing essential services during the pandemic including water and sewer delivery, garbage pick up and emergency services (fire, ambulance, dispatch). However, closing additional City facilities, as a precaution, in the near future is a possibility.
For information on preventive measures, go to:
https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
For information on travel and related advisories go to:
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
For additional information, please contact:
Rod Mugford
City Clerk
City of Iqaluit
979-5600