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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
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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