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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
04/03/2025
Bylaw Update Aims to Increase Housing Options
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Victoria Park Roadway Temporary Closure
04/02/2025
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Charlottetown Approves $181-Million Budget
03/31/2025
Funding for Active Transportation, New Turf Field and Transit Buses
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City Invites Feedback on Active Transportation Plan
03/31/2025
In-person and Online Engagement Opportunities Taking Place in April
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Charlottetown Developing Parking Strategy
03/27/2025
City Seeking Public Input on Plan to Address Parking Issues
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City Supports Confederation Centre’s Redevelopment Project Through Land Purchase
03/26/2025
$4.8 Million Land Acquisition Supports CCOA’s Capital Campaign
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Weymouth Street Temporary Closure
03/25/2025
Tree Maintenance will be taking place Wednesday, Mar. 26 in the following locations:
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Final Opportunity to Submit Feedback on Draft Official Plan
03/18/2025
Residents Have Until March 25 to Provide Input
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Leaders in Accessibility Honoured at Annual Awards Ceremony
03/13/2025
Awards Recognize Efforts to Improve Accessibility in Charlottetown
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Residents Urged to Stay Off Ice
03/13/2025
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City’s Official Plan Sets Long-Term Vision for Growth
03/12/2025
Plan Includes Polices to Address Housing Shortage
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Council Approves Amendments to City’s Dangerous, Hazardous and Unsightly Premises Bylaw
03/12/2025
Changes Aim to Reduce Response Time and Strengthen Enforcement
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Outdoor Rinks and Ski Trails Closed for the Season
03/11/2025
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City to Develop Active Transportation Plan, Invites Public Input
03/05/2025
Online Survey Open Until April 10
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City Receives ‘Call2Recycle’ Leader in Sustainability Award
02/28/2025
Award Recognizes Leadership in Battery Recycling
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Disruption of Water Service and Street Closure on Prince Charles Drive
02/27/2025
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New Report Highlights Urgent Need for Climate Action
02/27/2025
Study Supports Planning for Resilient and Sustainable City
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Portion of Fitzroy Street to be Closed Feb. 27
02/26/2025
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City Seeks Public Input on New Neighbourhood Park
02/25/2025
The City of Charlottetown’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on a new city park.
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Public Meeting on City’s Official Plan Set for March 12
02/25/2025
A public meeting to review and discuss the latest draft of the City’s Official Plan has been rescheduled to March 12.
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Historic Pop-Up Exhibit Explores Days of Winters Past
02/24/2025
The City of Charlottetown has a new pop-up exhibit titled Winters Past on display at the Confederation Court Mall.
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City of Charlottetown Offering Free Tickets to Jack Frost Winterfest to Celebrate Islander Day
02/16/2025
Limited Number of Tickets Available to Charlottetown Residents
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Public Meeting on City’s Official Plan to be Rescheduled
02/13/2025
The Public Meeting scheduled for tonight to discuss the latest draft of the City’s Official Plan will be postponed to a later date due to inclement weather.
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Portion of Queen Street Temporarily Closed Feb. 15
02/13/2025
Queen Street from Richmond Street to Sydney Street will be closed Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 to allow Jack Frost Winterfest participants to take part in Sleigh Bell Boulevard.
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Tree Maintenance Resulting in Road Closures Feb. 12
02/11/2025
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City Celebrates Grand Opening of Simmons Sports Centre
01/31/2025
Multisport Recreation Facility Open Year-Round to the Public
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Residents Invited to Share Their Vision for Public Art in Charlottetown
01/30/2025
The City of Charlottetown is leading an update of the Public Art Policy and invites residents to contribute to an exciting new vision for public art in the city.
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Charlottetown Seeks Applications for Food Council Members
01/29/2025
Do you have an interest in creating more equitable and sustainable access to nutritious food in the community? The City of Charlottetown’s Food Council is now accepting applications for new members.
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Public Meeting on City’s Official Plan Set for Feb. 13
01/28/2025
Last in a Series of Public Consultations for Proposed Guiding Document
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Flood Protection Rebate Program Reopens to Public
01/20/2025
Eligible Residents Can Receive Up To $1,500 In Rebates For Flood Protection Devices
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Charlottetown Police Services Welcomes New Members and Celebrates Promotions and Recognitions
01/15/2025
Charlottetown Police Services (CPS) officially added six new constables to the force and recognized several other officers through promotions and commendations at a City Hall ceremony today.
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