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With Natal Day and the City of Charlottetown’s 170th birthday weekend just around the corner, the City is excited to remind the public of several exciting free family-friendly events taking place from July 31 – Aug. 3.

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Public Weighs in on Zoning and Development Bylaw Review

07/30/2025

Affordability, Diversity of Housing Options Identified as Top Priorities

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City Activates Contingency Plans During Strike by Water and Sewer Staff

07/29/2025

Measures to Ensure No Impact on Services

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Charlottetown City Council Approves Official Plan

07/24/2025

Plan Developed Over Two Years with Extensive Public Input

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Statement Regarding July 24 Concert at Confederation Landing

07/22/2025

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Temporary Road Closures for PEI Pride Parade July 26

07/22/2025

The annual PEI Pride Parade will take place in Charlottetown on Saturday, July 26, with an earlier start time of 11 a.m. (previously 12 p.m.).

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Call for Artists: Rooted in Art

07/21/2025

City Seeking Artists for Annual Tree Appreciation Exhibit

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Portion of Richmond Street Closed Thursday

07/09/2025

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Some Lane Closures Expected Thursday on University Ave.

07/09/2025

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Lane Restriction on Portion of Grafton Street on Thursday

07/09/2025

Lane Restriction on Portion of Grafton Street on Thursday

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Charlottetown Celebrates 170th Birthday with Natal Day Weekend Events

07/09/2025

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Stay Road Safe This Summer

07/08/2025

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Overnight Paving Continues Tonight on University Avenue

07/07/2025

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Overnight Paving Scheduled for University Avenue

07/04/2025

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Road Resurfacing Work Continues Friday on Bayfield

07/03/2025

The City is continuing with road resurfacing work.

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Traffic Delays Expected Tonight on University Ave.

07/03/2025

City crews will be conducting water valve maintenance in this portion of University Avenue.

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Road Resurfacing Work Continues Thursday on Cortland, Eli, Douglas and Bayfield

07/02/2025

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Heat Warning Issued for Today and Thursday

07/02/2025

The City is advising residents to take precautions today and tomorrow with a heat warning in effect for Prince Edward Island’s Queen’s County.

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City Rescheduling Fireworks for Tonight, Weather Permitting

07/02/2025

Event Postponed Due to Safety Concerns

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Mayor and Council Announce Summer Socials Schedule

06/27/2025

The schedule for the 2025 Summer Socials hosted by Mayor Philip Brown and Ward Councillors is now available.

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Downtown Charlottetown Market Returns to Confederation Landing This Weekend

06/27/2025

The Downtown Charlottetown Market will return to Confederation Landing starting this Sunday, June 29.

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Capital City Canada Day Traffic Advisory and Transit Service Information

06/26/2025

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Portion of Kent Street Closed for P.E.I. Regiment’s ‘Freedom of the City’ Ceremony and Parade on Saturday

06/26/2025

The P.E.I. Regiment is celebrating its 150th anniversary on Saturday with a “Freedom of the City” ceremony and parade.

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Celebrate Canada Day in the Capital City

06/25/2025

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Road Work on Bayfield and Douglas Streets on Thursday

06/25/2025

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Long-Serving Employees Honoured at Annual Service Awards

06/25/2025

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Road Work on University Avenue on Wednesday

06/25/2025

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City Seeking Volunteers for Tree Planting in Windsor Park

06/24/2025

Larger Forestry Project Aims to Replace Trees Lost During Fiona

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Disruption of Water Service Notice

06/24/2025

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Portion of Capital Drive Reduced to One Lane June 23-27

06/23/2025

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Victoria Row Fully Re-Opens for Summer

06/19/2025

Confederation Centre of the Arts Construction Paused on Richmond Street

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NOTICE: Transfer of Land Below Market Value

06/18/2025

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Public Invited to Gardening in Small Spaces Workshop

06/18/2025

Free Event Provides Practical Tips for Growing Food with Limited Space

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Public Invited to Official Opening of Simmons Pool

06/17/2025

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Nominations Now Open for Citizen Recognition Awards and Make Our Hometown Beautiful Program

06/16/2025

Nominations Open Until July 13

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Portion of Douglas Street Closed for the Day

06/16/2025

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New Report Reinforces Need for Diverse Housing Options in Charlottetown

06/16/2025

Housing Needs Assessment Outlines City’s Current and Future Housing Needs

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Some Trails Closed Temporarily at Victoria Park

06/11/2025

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Portion of Fitzroy Street Closed June 11 to 13

06/10/2025

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Water Service Repair Work on Route 2 in Winsloe

06/09/2025

Water Service Repair Work on Route 2 in Winsloe

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Local Students Celebrate Arbor Day at Victoria Park

06/09/2025

Nature-Based Activities Included Tree Planting, Indigenous Performance

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Charlottetown Fire Department Exhibit Now Open

06/09/2025

Exhibit Celebrates 170-Year History of Department

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Student Awarded City of Charlottetown Prize at Provincial Heritage Fair

06/06/2025

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Public Invited to Pollinator Garden Planting Event

06/04/2025

Project in Partnership with Rotary Club of Charlottetown

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Possible Traffic Delays at Grafton Street East and Riverside Drive Intersection on June 4

06/03/2025

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Charlottetown Gearing Up for Bike Week 2025

06/03/2025

City Partnering on Public Events Celebrating Benefits of Cycling

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Charlottetown Deputy Mayor Elected to FCM Board

06/02/2025

Will Help Provide Regional Representation to National Discussions

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Charlottetown Announces Capital City Canada Day Celebrations Line-Up

06/02/2025

JUNO Award-winner Joel Plaskett Emergency and local indie rock band Two Hours Traffic will headline this year’s Capital City Canada Day celebrations at Victoria Park.

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Deputy Chief Jennifer McCarron Appointed Interim Chief of Police

05/30/2025

McCarron First Woman to Lead Force

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Portion of Kirkwood Drive Closed May 29

05/28/2025

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Possible Traffic Delays at Kent and Great George Streets to Accommodate Concrete Pour

05/27/2025

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Charlottetown Names Police Chief as New CAO

05/27/2025

Brad MacConnell Begins New Role June 16

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Sports Fields Closed for the Day - May 23

05/23/2025

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Final Opportunity for Feedback on Active Transportation Plan

05/23/2025

Draft Plan is Nearing Completion

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City Invites Feedback on Grafton Street Master Plan

05/22/2025

Community Open House Taking Place May 28

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City Intersections Get a Pop of Public Art

05/21/2025

New Public Art Project Highlights Work of Four Island Artists

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Help Keep Our Boardwalks Safe for Everyone

05/16/2025

City Reminding Residents & Visitors to Follow Rules

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Kent Street Temporary Closure for Street Feast Festival

05/15/2025

Street Feast has officially made the move from fall to spring, returning to Charlottetown’s entertainment district as the ultimate patio launch party!

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Portion of Malpeque Road Temporarily Closed

05/08/2025

Portion of Malpeque Road Temporarily Closed

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Applications Now Open for Community Sustainability Microgrants

05/08/2025

Funding Supports Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives

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Students and Parents Help City Launch Bike Bus Pilot Program

05/06/2025

Charlottetown Students Participate in Active Transportation initiative

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Traffic Impacts Due to Film Production

04/30/2025

The City of Charlottetown is advising the public that a film production will begin shooting in various locations around the city this week.

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City Seeking Public Input on Zoning and Development Bylaw Review

04/29/2025

Open Houses Taking Place in May

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Charlottetown and Summerside Work Together on Community Priorities

04/22/2025

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Possible Delays at Intersection of Mount Edward Road and Towers Road/Montgomery Drive

04/22/2025

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Portion of Belvedere Avenue Closed for the Day

04/17/2025

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Get Involved! Applications Open for City Advisory Boards

04/15/2025

The City of Charlottetown is seeking volunteers to serve on several advisory boards.

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Students Encouraged to Apply for David ‘Eli’ MacEachern Annual Bursary

04/14/2025

Applications Now Open

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Possible Traffic Delays at Kent and Great George Streets to Accommodate Concrete Pour

04/14/2025

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Charlottetown Adopts Ambitious Climate Action Plan

04/10/2025

Plan Sets Goals to Tackle Climate Change and Create a More Liveable, Resilient Community

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Victoria Park Active Transportation Pathway Now Open

04/10/2025

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City Launches Online Survey on Zoning and Development Bylaw

04/09/2025

Survey Will Remain Open Throughout the Spring

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Portion of Kent Street Closed April 9

04/09/2025

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Traffic Impacts Due to Film Production

04/08/2025

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Portion of Kent Street Closed

04/08/2025

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Unplanned Disruption of Water Service and Street Closure Notice

04/07/2025

The City of Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility is completing work from a leaking gate valve that will result in a temporary disruption of water service to customers on Queen Street between Eden Street and Pond Street.

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Traffic Advisory - Donation Toll Road on Towers Road April 5

04/04/2025

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Spring Hydrant Maintenance Program to Begin April 7

04/04/2025

Hydrant Flushing Helps Keep Water Quality High

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City To Host Open House on Zoning and Development Bylaw Review