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Traffic Advisory for Monday, June 17

06/17/2019

A traffic advisory has been issued with the following impacts expected for Monday, June 17:

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Mayor Issues Challenge for Bike to Work and School Day

06/13/2019

Mayor Philip Brown has issued a challenge to Charlottetown City Council to use their bicycles for transportation on Friday, June 21 for Bike to Work and School Day.

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Planning and Heritage Launches New Exhibit

06/13/2019

The City of Charlottetown invites the public to explore the role of the horse in Charlottetown’s history in the Planning and Heritage Department’s latest exhibit entitled, Picturing A City: The Horse of Course.

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Police Services to Host Bike Rodeo and Auction

06/13/2019

Don’t miss the Charlottetown Police Services Bike Rodeo for children aged 12 and under

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Charlottetown Leading Atlantic Canada in Growth

06/12/2019

The City of Charlottetown leads other Atlantic Canadian cities when it comes to growth, according to the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC). APEC’s June 2019 report explores major infrastructure projects in the region and scores them.

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City Partners with Eastlink Centre to Host Raptors Screening Event

06/12/2019

The City of Charlottetown has partnered with Eastlink Centre Charlottetown to host a live screening of game six of the NBA Finals

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City Awards Elementary Students with Artwork Featured in a Water Conservation Calendar

06/10/2019

During the monthly meeting of Council, Mayor Philip Brown presented twelve Charlottetown students with their artwork

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Deadline Approaching to Apply for Community and Advisory Boards

06/06/2019

The City of Charlottetown is currently seeking applications for vacancies on its various community and advisory boards.

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Public Meeting Date Set to Discuss Short Term Rentals

06/04/2019

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 19 to discuss short term rentals within the City of Charlottetown

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City Launches Transit Pilot to Improve Service in East Royalty

05/31/2019

The City of Charlottetown, in partnership with T3 Transit, has launched an expanded route to include unserviced areas of East Royalty

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Port Cities to Headline Charlottetown’s Capital City Canada Day Celebrations

05/31/2019

Maritime pop band, Port Cities, will headline the City of Charlottetown’s 2019 Capital City Canada Day celebrations taking place Monday, July 1

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Deadline Approaching to Complete Survey on Short Term Rentals

05/30/2019

The City of Charlottetown is inviting the public to complete a survey to provide feedback on short term rentals.

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Local Businesses Plant More Than 300 Trees to Give Back to the Community

05/30/2019

Local businesses and the City of Charlottetown planted approximately 300 trees today

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City Announces Activities Taking Place as Part of Bike Week

05/29/2019

The City of Charlottetown has partnered with several organizations and has declared June 15 – 22 to be Bike Week

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City Celebrates its Heritage with Doors Open Event

05/28/2019

The City of Charlottetown invites the public to take part in historic tours of City Hall and the Fire Department

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Seasonal Water Restrictions Begin June 1

05/28/2019

The City of Charlottetown's Water and Sewer Utility Department reminds the public that seasonal water

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Public Meeting Scheduled for Floating Dock System

05/24/2019

The City of Charlottetown will hold a public meeting on Monday, May 27

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Charlottetown Administrative Office Switching to Summer Hours

05/24/2019

The City of Charlottetown’s Administrative Offices will switch to summer hours beginning

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Traffic Advisory: Lane Closure on Riverside Drive

05/22/2019

The public is advised that there will be a single lane closure on Thursday, May 23

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Watermain Break in Parkdale Area

05/21/2019

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Standing Committees of Council Adjusted

05/17/2019

After a special meeting of Council, the City of Charlottetown’s standing committees have been adjusted slightly

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City Celebrates Arbor Day with Elementary Students

05/17/2019

The City of Charlottetown welcomed an enthusiastic group of elementary students to Victoria Park today (May 17) to celebrate Arbor Day.

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Traffic Advisory: Road Closure on Weymouth Street

05/16/2019

Please be advised that Weymouth Street, between Sydney Street and King Street will be closed for the day, Thursday, May 16th.

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Reminder: City Hosting Public Meetings to Collect Feedback for Transit Pilot

05/16/2019

The City of Charlottetown is looking to implement a six month pilot offering T3 Transit service

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Traffic Advisory: Closure on Riverside Drive

05/16/2019

The public is advised that there will be a double lane closure on Tuesday, May 16 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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Call for Participants for Jumpstart Inclusive Playground Study

05/15/2019

The University of Toronto, in collaboration with the City of Charlottetown and Jumpstart Charities, are recruiting members of the public to participate

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Council Declares Civic Holiday in August

05/15/2019

During the May monthly meeting, Council declared its Natal Day as an annual City of Charlottetown Civic Holiday

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Traffic Advisory for Tuesday, May 14

05/14/2019

A traffic advisory has been issued with the following impacts expected for Tuesday, May 14

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Online Payments Now Available for Utility Bills and Parking Tickets

05/13/2019

The City of Charlottetown is pleased to announce that online payment capabilities

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2019 Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Recipients Announced

05/13/2019

There are ten newly funded community sustainability projects on the go in the Capital region, thanks to the City of Charlottetown’s Micro-Grants Program

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Reminder: Revised Time Slot for Council Meetings

05/10/2019

Beginning on Monday, May 13, monthly council meetings will be held at 5:00 p.m. year round.

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Information Session for East Royalty

05/09/2019

The City of Charlottetown will host an information session for the public regarding the East Royalty Sewer Trunkline Upgrade project.

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Traffic Advisory: Road Closure on Kent Street

05/08/2019

Please be advised that Kent Street, between Weymouth Street and Cumberland Street will be closed for the

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Traffic Advisory: Sidewalk Work in Downtown Core

05/08/2019

Please be advised sidewalk work has started in the downtown core. Traffic advisories have been issued for the following:

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Traffic Advisory: Road Closure on Hemlock Drive

05/08/2019

Please be advised that Hemlock Drive, between Wedgewood Avenue and Kensington Road will be closed

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ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge

05/08/2019

The City of Charlottetown’s Parks and Recreation Department will host an active lunch in conjunction with

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05/08/2019

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week and residents of Charlottetown are encouraged to take a few minutes

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City Hosting Public Meetings for Transit Pilot

05/07/2019

The City of Charlottetown is looking to implement a six month pilot offering T3 Transit service to

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Fence Replacement Along Victoria Park Roadway

05/07/2019

The City of Charlottetown would like to advise the public that the chain link fence in front of the pool and

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Traffic Advisory: Road Closure on Beasley Avenue

05/06/2019

Please be advised that Beasley Avenue, between St. Peters Road and First Street will be closed for the day

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REMINDER: Great Trail Clean Up Event

05/06/2019

The City of Charlottetown invites the public to join its Sustainability team for a community event to help clean up the Confederation Trail.

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REMINDER: Free Water School Begins

05/06/2019

The City of Charlottetown has partnered with the Town of Stratford to expand the popular Water School Program outside of the school curriculum.

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Emergency Preparedness Week

05/03/2019

The City of Charlottetown Fire Department encourages the public to use the free emergency plan templates

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Traffic Advisory: Lane Closure on Capital Drive

05/02/2019

Please be advised that the outside lane heading towards North River Road on

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Emergency Water Shut-Down

05/02/2019

This shut-down includes all businesses between Thompson Drive and North River Road for

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PSA: Charlottetown Police Services Bike Auction Cancelled

05/02/2019

The City of Charlottetown wishes to advise the public that the bike auction scheduled for

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City of Charlottetown Prize at Heritage Fair

05/02/2019

The City of Charlottetown Prize is awarded annually to a student who exhibits an outstanding project on an aspect of Charlottetown’s heritage.

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Traffic Advisory: Closure on Douglas Street

05/01/2019

Please be advised that Douglas Street, between Queen Street and University Avenue, will

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Revised Time Slot for Monthly Council Meetings

05/01/2019

Beginning on Monday, May 13, monthly council meetings will be held at 5 p.m. year round.

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Traffic Advisory: Closure on Massey Drive

04/30/2019

Please be advised that Massey Drive, between Katie Drive and Shelby Court,

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City Partners with WaterSense Program to Promote Water Efficiency

04/30/2019

The City of Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility is partnering with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program

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Charlottetown Police Services Host Spring Bike Auction

04/29/2019

The Charlottetown Police Services semi-annual Bike Auction is taking place on Saturday, May 4

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2019 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference Kicks off in Charlottetown Next Week

04/26/2019

The region's largest celebration of music, the East Coast Music Awards: Festival and Conference, will return to Charlottetown next week, running May 1-5.

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Victoria Row to Open to Pedestrians on May 1

04/26/2019

The City of Charlottetown would like to inform the public that Victoria Row between Queen Street and Great George Street will open to pedestrians beginning Wednesday, May 1.

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Steps for Life Event Held in Support of Families Impacted by Workplace Tragedy

04/26/2019

The City of Charlottetown encourages the public to take part in the Steps for Life event, a 5-kilometre walk in support of families affected by life-altering workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths. The walk takes place on Saturday, May 4 at the Queen Charlotte Armouries

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Reminder: Free Event to Help Residents Build a Better Home Taking Place Next Week

04/26/2019

The City of Charlottetown, in partnership with efficiencyPEI, will host an event on Tuesday, April 30 with a panel of industry professionals discussing ways to build long term energy savings and climate protection into your home.

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Great Trail Clean Up Event on May 11

04/25/2019

The City of Charlottetown invites the public to join its Sustainability team for a community event to help clean up the Confederation Trail

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Victoria Park Cycling Lane to Open for the Season

04/25/2019

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the Victoria Park Cycling Lane will be open for the season on May 1

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Charlottetown Partners with Stratford to Offer Free Water School

04/23/2019

The City of Charlottetown has partnered with the Town of Stratford to expand the popular Water School Program outside of the school curriculum.

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ECMA ‘Big Blue’ Gets Island Makeover

04/23/2019

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Traffic Advisory: Closure on Queen Street

04/18/2019

The southbound lane of Queen Street between Grafton Street and Richmond Street (heading towards Water Street) will be closed to traffic for the day (Thursday, April 18) to allow the Water and Sewer Utility to repair a sprinkler line.

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City Operated Sports Fields Remain Closed

04/18/2019

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department would like to notify all sporting groups and other individual users that all of the City Operated Sports Fields are not yet open for the season, due to wet field conditions.

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Deadline for City 2019 Micro-Grant Program Fast Approaching

04/18/2019

The deadline to submit an application to the City’s Environment and Sustainability Committee for the 2019 Micro-Grant Program is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23.

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Charlottetown Announces $57.14 Million Balanced Budget

04/17/2019

The City of Charlottetown released its 2019-2020 budget on Wednesday, April 17. As a result of good managerial operational oversight

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City Hall Alternative Numbers

04/15/2019

The City of Charlottetown is currently experiencing technical difficulties with several phone lines in City Hall

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Charlottetown Council to Announce 2019/20 Budget on April 17

04/12/2019

Charlottetown City Council will hold a special public meeting on Wednesday, April 17

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Free Event to Help Residents Build a Better Home

04/11/2019

The City of Charlottetown, in partnership with efficiencyPEI, will host an event on Tuesday, April 30

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2019 Canadian Ringette Championships Bringing Elevated Prosperity to Charlottetown

04/11/2019

Charlottetown and Summerside are currently hosting the 2019 Canadian Ringette Championships, continuing through Saturday.

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Representatives Named for Community and Advisory Boards

04/09/2019

Charlottetown City Council has passed a resolution to name the representatives that will serve on the Community and Advisory Boards for the next two-year term.

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City to Begin Spring Hydrant Flushing Program

04/08/2019

The City of Charlottetown’s Water and Sewer Utility wishes to advise the public that its spring maintenance check and bi-annual Hydrant Flushing Program is expected to begin on April 15

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Public Notified of Changes to Timing on Traffic Lights

04/08/2019

The City of Charlottetown will be carrying out a traffic light operations pilot project on main commuter streets

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Free Event to Help Homeowners Save Money, Improve Energy Efficiency

04/04/2019

The City of Charlottetown, in partnership with efficiencyPEI, will host an event on Wednesday, April 17

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City Launches Education Campaign to Combat Invasive Species

03/29/2019

The City of Charlottetown has launched an educational campaign to combat invasive species and encourage the public to focus on native plants when gardening.

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2019 Spring and Summer Program Brochure Now Available

03/29/2019

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department has released its 2019 Spring and Summer Program Brochure.

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City Launches Heritage Display Featuring Eclectic Artifacts

03/28/2019

The City of Charlottetown invites the public to explore the City’s weird, wonderful and historical pieces in the Planning and Heritage

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Transit Pilot Project Encourages Students to Use Public Bus System

03/28/2019

Students from Colonel Gray High School will soon be among the regulars on T3 Transit buses in Charlottetown. Students from the school are working with the City of Charlottetown and T3 Transit on a pilot project.

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Charlottetown Takes Action on Community Energy Plan

03/26/2019

Charlottetown has officially joined the ranks of other trailblazing cities in Canada by taking steps to become 100 per cent renewable energy powered and carbon neutral, and is now the fifth Canadian city to develop a plan with a renewable energy goal.

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Traffic Advisory: Possible Delays for Monday, March 25

03/25/2019

The public is advised that soil testing will be taking place at the intersection of Brackley Point Road, Belvedere Avenue

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Traffic Advisory: Closure on Grafton and Great George Streets on Saturday, March 23

03/23/2019

As a show of support for the victims of the shootings in New Zealand, the PEI Muslim Society is hosting a vigil

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Message of Condolence to the Town of Truro

03/21/2019

The City of Charlottetown wishes to express its deepest condolences to Truro Fire Services on the recent loss of one of their firefighters

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Registration Now Open for Spring Recreation Programs

03/21/2019

The City of Charlottetown's Parks and Recreation Department now has a number of spring programs open for registration.

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City Councillor Attends National FCM Meeting

03/20/2019

Councillor Mitchell Tweel was joined by municipal leaders from across the country in Penticton, B.C.

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Sport Tourism Industry recognizes best of 2018 with CSTA’s PRESTIGE Awards

03/20/2019

The outstanding events, people, and organizations from Canada's vibrant sport tourism industry in Canada were honoured at the 13th annual Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance

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City Partners to Host Free Movie Screening on World Water Day

03/19/2019

The City of Charlottetown, in partnership with The Council of Canadians – PEI Chapter

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Charlottetown SCORES Big Again

03/19/2019

Charlottetown maintained the number one ranking in Canada for hosting sport events in the GSI Canada Index

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City Announces 2019 Micro-Grant Program

03/18/2019

The City of Charlottetown's Environment and Sustainability Committee is now accepting applications for the 2019 Micro-Grant Program

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Outdoor Rinks Closed for the Season

03/15/2019

With the recent warmer weather and future forecast, the City of Charlottetown would like to advise the public

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Charlottetown Police “Rescue” Former Fire Rescue Truck

03/13/2019

As the old adage says, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But what if something could be redesigned and repurposed? This is exactly what Charlottetown Police Services thought when they heard the Charlottetown Fire Department was preparing to decommission an aging Fire rescue vehicle.

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Charlottetown to add Acadian Celebration to Old Home Week

03/12/2019

The City of Charlottetown will host Acadian Day at the Fair during Old Home Week as part of the Congrès mondial acadien 2019 (CMA 2019 - World Acadian Congress) celebrations.

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2020 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge

03/07/2019

The World Under-17 Hockey Challenge - an international showcase of the best young hockey talent in the world

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Traffic Advisory: Closures on North River Road and Nassau Street

03/07/2019

The Water and Sewer Utility Department is advising motorists that North River Road, between Riverview Drive and Hope Drive, will be closed for the remainder of the day today (Thursday, March 7). Nassau Street is also closed, between Rosemount Drive and North River Road.

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City Passes 2019-20 Capital Budget Unanimously

03/07/2019

Charlottetown City Council has adopted the 2019-2020 Capital Budget in the amount of $14.5 million, marking a significant investment in the city’s economy.

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Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries

03/06/2019

The Charlottetown Fire Department would like to remind the public that on Sunday

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Watermain Break at Intersection of Nassau Street and North River Road

03/06/2019

The Water and Sewer Utility Department is advising motorists of a watermain break at the intersection of Nassau Street

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New Tri-Municipal Website Aimed at Water Conservation

03/05/2019

The City of Charlottetown, Town of Stratford and Town of Cornwall, recently launched a new tri-municipal website

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Sport Tourism Remains Strong in Charlottetown

03/05/2019

2019 is set to be another banner year for sport tourism in Charlottetown

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Charlottetown Participating in Resilient Communities Project

03/05/2019

The City of Charlottetown, along with five other municipalities across Canada, is participating in a project focused on helping municipalities adapt to the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events and plan for community resiliency, with an added focus on energy reliability.

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Storm Closure and Rescheduled Meeting Notice

03/04/2019

Due to the forecasted weather, the City of Charlottetown's administrative offices will close at 11 a.m. today (Monday, March 4). In addition, a number of meetings that were originally planned for today have been rescheduled.

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