Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has successfully reconnected power to downtown Iqaluit after fixing a damaged pole, as stated in a recent Facebook update around 1 p.m. on Saturday. The decision to temporarily cut off power in downtown Iqaluit earlier that same day was taken by QEC to ensure safety while addressing a broken power pole near Arctic College.
During the repair work, QEC advised the public to avoid the affected area if possible. The restoration of power was anticipated around 1 p.m., with crews focusing on repairing the downtown power lines. The power outage mainly impacted areas near NorthMart, Inuksuk High School, Arctic Ventures, the museum, and Four Corners, as indicated on a map shared by QEC on their Facebook page.
In response to the situation, a Facebook post from NorthMart indicated a delay in the store’s opening until power was fully reinstated, while Arctic Ventures remained unaffected by the outage. Additionally, the City of Iqaluit announced on Facebook that the Aquatic Centre would remain closed until power service resumed.
The cause of the damaged power pole has yet to be confirmed by QEC. Efforts to gather more details are underway, with CBC News reaching out to both QEC and the Iqaluit RCMP for additional information.