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The City of Charlottetown is a flourishing community of approximately 40,500 people located on the south shore of Prince Edward Island. Charlottetown is the capital city of Prince Edward Island, and is called the "Birthplace of Confederation" after the historic 1864 Charlottetown Conference which led to Confederation.

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NEWS AND NOTICES

City of Charlottetown Releases Draft Official Plan

Posted on: March 16 2023

The City of Charlottetown has released the draft Official Plan and is inviting citizens to provide input at upcoming engagement sessions.

Riverside Drive Watermain Work Scheduled

Posted on: March 10 2023

Motorists are advised that there will be watermain work on Riverside Drive between Exhibition Drive and Park Street.

Take Time to Change Your Clocks and Your Batteries

Posted on: March 09 2023

Despite losing an hour when the clocks spring forward this weekend, the Charlottetown Fire Department (CFD) reminds people to make the time to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Charlottetown City Council Releases BDO Forensic Audit

Posted on: February 27 2023

Charlottetown City Council met February 27, 2023 and agreed to accept and release the findings of the BDO Canada Forensic Audit Report and Internal Controls Assessment which they initially received February 6, 2023.

Changes to Tourism Accommodation Levy Effective March 28, 2023

Posted on: February 24 2023

The next stage of the City of Charlottetown’s Tourism Accommodation Levy (TAL) comes into effect March 28, 2023 to include all tourism accommodation operators within city limits, regardless of the size of operation.

Charlottetown Announces new CAO

Posted on: February 21 2023

Charlottetown City Council has appointed Eleanor Mohammed as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the City of Charlottetown

Traffic Advisory: 2023 Canada Games IllumiNATION Festival

Posted on: February 16 2023

The City of Charlottetown is advising community members of traffic impacts from the 2023 Canada Winter Games IllumiNATION Festival, taking place from Sunday, February 19 to Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Historic Pop-up Exhibit Celebrating Winter Sport Open

Posted on: February 13 2023

The City of Charlottetown’s historic, pop-up exhibit entitled ‘Celebrate Winter Sport’ is now open.

City Launches Community Engagement for its new Climate Action Plan

Posted on: February 06 2023

Community members invited to have their say and complete an online survey

Canada Games Legacy Project Ready for Skaters to Enjoy

Posted on: February 02 2023

New portable artificial outdoor rink located at Founders Hall greenspace open for the season.

Traffic Advisory: Works Begin on Fitzroy Street Parkade Facade

Posted on: January 20 2023

Jumpstart I Love to Skate Program Registration Now Open