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A traffic advisory has been issued for September 27-28:

As part of National Forest Week, the City of Charlottetown’s Sustainability Department is excited to announce the launch of a tree appreciation initiative called Rooted in Art

The City of Charlottetown’s Fire Department is launching its volunteer firefighter recruitment campaign on Thursday, September 24.

The City of Charlottetown Emergency Measures team would like to remind the public of the importance of having a five-day emergency preparedness plan.

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department has released its 2020/21 Fall and Winter Program Brochure.

The City of Charlottetown is advising residents, visitors, and businesses that previously announced increases to metered parking and parkade rates will be delayed until at least October 31, to allow time for discussion with the business community.

The Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility has seen a significant decrease in annual water consumption over the past seven years since the Universal Metering program was rolled out to residents.

The City of Charlottetown reminds residents and visitors that metered parking and parkade rates are set to increase, as previously announced in the 2020-2021 budget

The City of Charlottetown’s Water and Sewer Utility wishes to advise the public that its Fall maintenance check and bi-annual Hydrant Flushing Program is expected to begin on September 30 and take place over a four- to six-week period.

The City of Charlottetown invites the public to a celebratory tree planting in the J. Frank MacAulay Park on Saturday, September 19

The City of Charlottetown's Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for select Fall Programs.

The City of Charlottetown is urging motorists and pedestrians to be extra cautious over the next few months as the new school year gets underway.

The City of Charlottetown’s 7th annual Business Tree Planting Challenge will take place on Thursday, September 24 at West Royalty Community Centre. To participate, businesses need to pre-register. Registration is due by 4 p.m. on Friday, September 4.

A traffic advisory has been issued with the following impacts expected for Tuesday, September 1:

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department would like to notify the public that the Victoria Park Pool and Splash Pad, as well as the Simmons Pool, will be closing for the season early next week.

The City of Charlottetown is pleased to announce that it will be holding its 7th annual Business Tree Planting Challenge on Thursday, September 24

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department would like to inform the public that all ball fields are closed today (Monday, July 6) due to the wet and poor playing conditions. The cooperation of the public is appreciated. For additional information, contact the Recreation office at 902-368-1025.

The lawns and gardens of Charlottetown are being celebrated this month as the Make Our Hometown Beautiful winners are announced.

The City of Charlottetown is pleased to announce the 10th Annual Bob Bateman Mayor’s Cup Memorial Golf Tournament,

The City of Charlottetown is excited to announce the return of outdoor movie screenings to the capital city in 2020.

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department would like to advise the public that the landscape and gravel adjacent to the boardwalk in Victoria Park is being repaired.

The City of Charlottetown’s administrative offices, including City Hall and Planning and Heritage, will be closing at 12 p.m. on Friday, August 21.

An extension to the modular composite floating dock system will be installed at Victoria Park on Tuesday, August 18.

The City of Charlottetown’s Water and Sewer Utility will reinstate interest charges on late payments beginning October 1, 2020.

Charlottetown Civic Centre Management Inc (CCCMI), the governing body of Eastlink Centre Charlottetown, has been working closely with the Charlottetown Islanders with respect to the upcoming Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) 2020-21 season.

The City of Charlottetown is launching a Slow Streets Initiative to help encourage active transportation throughout the City. Gay Avenue is the first road featured in the initiative with W. Burns Street being added by Friday, August 21.

The City of Charlottetown would like to notify residents that construction will occur at the Charlottetown Walmart throughout the month of August.

The public is advised that Utility repairs are scheduled to take place tonight (Thursday, August 13)

The City of Charlottetown’s Dutch Elm Disease (DED) monitoring and management program began in July and treatment will begin later this week.

Ten new projects relating to community sustainability are receiving funding from the City of Charlottetown’s Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program.

The City of Charlottetown is currently seeking applications for vacancies on its Food Council.

Charlottetown City Council voted to adopt and endorse a Charlottetown Multi-Use Sport and Event Centre Funding Model and Implementation Plan presented this week in Council Chambers by Sierra Planning and Management, the company hired by the municipality to create the Plan.

The Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department is advising the public that the City pools will close early on Natal Day (Monday, August 3).

Mayor Philip Brown and Charlottetown City Council are pleased to announce the 2020 Citizen Recognition Awards, the Forbes Kennedy Volunteer of the Year Award, and the 23rd annual David Eli MacEachern Bursary to mark Natal Day, the City’s 165th birthday.

Submissions are now being accepted for the City of Charlottetown’s Make Our Hometown Beautiful program.

The City of Charlottetown’s Parks and Recreation and Sustainability departments invite residents and visitors to enjoy new, self-led nature education activities in Victoria Park.

The public is reminded that monthly meetings of Charlottetown City Council are streamed online at www.charlottetown.ca/video. An archive of the meeting videos can also be accessed through the same link.

The City of Charlottetown’s Dutch Elm Disease (DED) monitoring and management will begin this month.

The City of Charlottetown’s Environment and Sustainability Committee is now accepting applications for the 2020 Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program.

The City of Charlottetown and Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC) will reinstate the monthly parking fees at the Queen Street and Pownal parkades starting Monday, July 6.

The City of Charlottetown’s Parks and Recreation Department would like to inform residents that the recreational community pools will open for the season this weekend. ​

The City of Charlottetown's Water and Sewer Utility Department would like to remind all residents that seasonal water restrictions are in effect until September 30, 2020.

The Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility will soon begin the next phase of work at the former East Royalty Lagoon.

The City of Charlottetown’s Capital City Canada Day celebrations will kick-off on Wednesday, July 1 beginning with a fun and engaging children’s production, “WHOA, CANADA!” with Silly Robbie & Friends.

The low profile modular composite floating dock system will be installed at Victoria Park on Wednesday, June 24.

The deadline to submit nominations for the Mayor’s Citizen Recognition Awards is fast approaching.

Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown and Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Steven Myers reaffirmed their commitment to work together, alongside the federal government, and community groups to create and sustain active transportation pathways in Charlottetown.

The City of Charlottetown encourages all residents to celebrate Capital City Canada Day at home by taking part in a special photo mosaic.

A public meeting to hear comments on Lot 19-1 Sherwood Road and amendments to the Zoning and Development Bylaw (Bylaw PH-ZD.2) is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, at 7 p.m., at the Rodd Royalty (14 Capital Drive).

Celebrate Capital City Canada Day by tuning in to #ohcharlottetown, a dynamic, online production jam-packed with local performers, chefs, and specials guests, hosted by quick-witted Island comedian Patrick Ledwell.

Emerald ash borer, a non-native and invasive insect that kills ash trees, has moved into Atlantic Canada. The City of Charlottetown is monitoring for the likely arrival of the destructive pest.

Nominations for the Mayor’s Citizen Recognition Awards are now open to the public.

The City of Charlottetown is celebrating the history of business in the Birthplace of Confederation and invites the public to visit the new display in the windows of the Planning and Heritage Department at 233 Queen Street.

City of Charlottetown residents are invited to show their national pride and participate in Canada Day by decorating their homes for a chance to win awesome prizes.

The City of Charlottetown is excited to announce that a virtual edition of Bike Week is set to take place from June 13 – 20.

The Charlottetown Fire Department is ending its birthday parade service as call volumes have returned to normal and businesses and workplaces have reopened.

The City of Charlottetown is celebrating Canada Day in a whole new way this year and invites the public to join in a virtual celebration full of music, celebrity chefs, arts and crafts, comedy, and much more!

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department would like to inform user groups that all ball fields are closed for today

Customers living in the area of the Queen Street and Douglas Street intersection may experience a drop in water pressure or temporary loss of water service. Crews will continue working into the evening to resolve the issue.

Charlottetown sees itself as a leading contender to serve as host city for this year’s modified Canadian Premier League season. As an established, multi award-winning sport event hosting destination, the Capital is well positioned to offer the League the top-notch athlete experience its players desire, along with a neutral field of play.

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department will begin to reopen public washrooms, such as those in Victoria Park, today (Friday, June 5).

The City of Charlottetown’s will be offering a workshop later this month, called Gardening in Small Places.

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department is preparing to open online registrations for Summer Day Camps and the Intro to Sports Program.

A previously prohibited area for harvesting shellfish in the Charlottetown harbour will open to commercial shellfish harvesters as their respective seasons begin, thanks to the decommissioning of the East Royalty Lagoon. The area downstream of the former lagoon will be available during the spring relay fishery.

The City of Charlottetown's Water and Sewer Utility Department reminds the public that seasonal water use restrictions are now in effect

The City of Charlottetown and Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC) will waive the monthly parking fees at the Queen Street and Pownal parkades.

As part of Renew PEI Together - Phase 3 beginning on June 1, 2020, the City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department is cautiously permitting the reopening and return to play

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that all City owned playgrounds will reopen to the public on Monday, June 1.

The City of Charlottetown’s Administrative Offices, including City Hall, MacAleer Drive City Works Garage, Charlottetown Police Services, and the Planning and Heritage Office will reopen to the public on Monday, June 1 with business hours between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The City of Charlottetown is pleased to announce a new partnership with PEI Nature Tracker, encouraging residents to explore and connect with nature in the City.

The Charlottetown Fire Department is offering some recommendations to property owners regarding the use of mulch.

The Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility would like to remind residents of the importance of proper waste disposal. During this public health emergency, people may be using a higher volume of disinfectant and other sanitary wipes. It is vital that these wipes be disposed of properly.

Charlottetown City Hall and its Administrative Offices are now operating on summer hours until October. During this time, business hours will be 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The City Diamond in Victoria Park will see some significant upgrades beginning Friday, May 22.

Orange tulips are popping up in flower beds around City Hall in Charlottetown.

Each year, the City of Charlottetown typically celebrates Arbor Day with hands-on nature activities with hundreds of local elementary students in Victoria Park

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department is cautiously opening the Victoria Park Tennis Courts for limited use beginning today

City of Charlottetown Events Development Officer, Wayne Long, to represent the Capital City on a Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance COVID-19 Recovery Task Force.

The City of Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility has approximately twenty-five rain barrels remaining through the spring rain barrel sale that launched at the beginning of May.

The City of Charlottetown is once again offering a cost sharing incentive to provide local businesses an opportunity to install a bike rack at their establishment.

The Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility, together with the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA), encourage building managers and operators to flush their water pipes prior to reopening buildings for public use.

The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department is cautiously re-opening some of its outdoor facilities that closed in March due to the advice and restrictions from Public Health authorities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City of Charlottetown Fire Department reminds residents, landlords and property owners of important fire safety requirements concerning the use of outdoor cooking equipment to ensure a safe and enjoyable season for all citizens.

As the weather continues to warm and signs of Spring start to pop up across the Island, the public may soon notice orange tulips in flower beds around City Hall in Charlottetown.

The City of Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility’s regular spring maintenance check and bi-annual Hydrant Flushing Program continues this week. Residents and property owners are reminded that the maintenance may cause a temporary discolouration of the water supply and/or slight drop in water pressure.

The City of Charlottetown and Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC) would like to advise the public that the Fitzroy Parkade expansion project is expected to begin on Monday, May 4.

The newest edition of the “From the Park Bench” newsletter is now available to the public. The Spring 2020 edition contains information about Emerald Ash Borer, edible landscapes, the Charlottetown Tree Protection Bylaw and more.

The City of Charlottetown Planning and Heritage Department is now issuing permits as per Phase 1 of the provincial government’s Renew PEI, Together plan, which outlines the guiding principles and phased approach to reopening businesses, services and public spaces.

Charlottetown’s highest honour, the “Key to the City”, was presented during the Community Foundation of PEI Stay-At-Home-Online Gala on Friday evening (May 1). The distinction was virtually bestowed upon Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, and the Province’s Chief of Nursing, Marion Dowling, along with healthcare professionals across Prince Edward Island

This is the time of year that the City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department would typically release the 2020 Spring and Summer Program Brochure and also begin registration for spring and summer programs and camps.

The City of Charlottetown wishes to remind the public that smoking and the use of tobacco in any form is not permitted at City-owned and operated sport and recreation facilities and properties, including City parks.

The City of Charlottetown and Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC) will waive the monthly parking fee at the Fitzroy, Queen, and Pownal parkades for the month of May.

With the warmer weather approaching and more families staying at home, the Charlottetown Fire Department would like to remind the public about outdoor fire regulations and safety.

The City of Charlottetown is reminding the public to continue to heed public health orders and recommendations as the nicer Spring weather draws more people outside.

Residents and business owners are encouraged to join the City of Charlottetown in support of Nova Scotia by displaying blue and yellow/gold décor, if possible.

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 Friday, May 1.

The City of Charlottetown would like to announce the release of the 2019 Community Sustainability Annual Report.

The City of Charlottetown wishes to express its deepest condolences to Nova Scotia during the unimaginable tragedy that took place last weekend.