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Check out the latest news and notices from the City of Charlottetown below.

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Fall and Winter Parks & Rec Program Brochure Now Available
10/04/2024
Charlottetown’s parks and recreation fall and winter program brochure is now available for residents.
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Charlottetown Fire Department Hosting Family-Friendly Open House Oct. 6
10/04/2024
Activities will include station tours, firefighter games for youth and equipment demonstrations
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Farm Day in the City Parking and Traffic Advisory
10/03/2024
Farm Day in the City returns to downtown Charlottetown on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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Section of Victoria Park Tennis Courts Closed for Renovations
09/27/2024
The City of Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department would like to inform the public of upcoming closures of several tennis courts in Victoria Park.
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Accessibility and Inclusion Awards Nominations Reminder
09/25/2024
The nomination deadline for the annual Accessibility and Inclusion Awards is Monday, Sept. 30!
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City Warns Residents of Phone Scam
09/24/2024
The City of Charlottetown is warning residents of a phone scam where a caller is claiming to be calling from the City and asking for money.
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Trucks for Kids Fundraiser Updates
09/19/2024
The City of Charlottetown and BGC Charlottetown are excited to give updates on the upcoming Trucks for Kids Fundraiser for BGC Charlottetown (formally known as Touch a Truck Fundraiser for BGC Charlottetown).
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City Parks and Recreation Department Seeking New Entry-Level Seasonal Cleaner
09/19/2024
The Parks and Recreation Department is currently recruiting for a new entry-level seasonal cleaning and maintenance position to maintain some of its public facilities
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City Approves Federal Funding for Local Youth Groups
09/13/2024
$490,910 to be Provided to BGC Charlottetown and Inner City Life Skills Camp Inc. to Support Programs for At-Risk Youth
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City of Charlottetown Relaunches Operation Releaf for Fall 2024
09/04/2024
Now is the chance to have a large, climate-resilient tree delivered to your door for only $20!
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Charlottetown Named Among Canada’s Top Investment Destinations
09/04/2024
Charlottetown has been recognized as one the top 20 locations to invest in Canada in 2024 by Site Selection Magazine’s Canada’s Best Locations 2024 ranking
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City Partners with BGC Charlottetown for Trucks for Kids Fundraiser
08/27/2024
The City of Charlottetown is pleased to partner with BGC Charlottetown for the upcoming Trucks for Kids fundraiser.
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Lightbox Exhibit Launches in Downtown Charlottetown
08/27/2024
The streets of Charlottetown have come alive with vibrant light and colour as the City launches Your Community in Bloom, the second lightbox exhibit of 2024.
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Switch Charlottetown Program Reflects on Success and Sustainability
08/22/2024
The City of Charlottetown is proud to announce the successful completion of the first round of funding for the Switch Charlottetown Program.
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Charlottetown Fire Department Recruiting New Volunteer Firefighters
08/16/2024
The City of Charlottetown Fire Department has officially launched its 2024 volunteer firefighter recruitment campaign
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Charlottetown once again listed as one of the Top Cities to live in Canada
08/09/2024
Maclean’s Magazine has once again listed Charlottetown as one of the top cities to live in Canada in its most recent print edition.
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Call for Application for Community Agency Board and City Advisory Boards
07/29/2024
The City of Charlottetown is seeking applications for vacancies on several advisory and community agency boards.
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Historic Shipbuilding Pop-up Exhibit Now Open in Confederation Court Mall
07/19/2024
The City of Charlottetown is proud to announce the historic pop-up exhibit, Shipbuilding: The Age of Sail and Beyond, is now open.
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Charlottetown Celebrates Birthday With Natal Day Weekend Events
07/12/2024
The City of Charlottetown is proud to celebrate its 169th birthday with several free, family-friendly Natal Day events taking place from Aug. 1– 4.
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City Provides Update on Official Plan
07/11/2024
The City would like to update the public on the next steps towards the Plan’s completion.
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Charlottetown Wins the AWWA Best of the Best Water Taste Test Competition
07/10/2024
The City of Charlottetown won the “Best of the Best” Water Taste Test at the 2024 American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exposition in Anaheim, California.
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City Announces Call to Artists for Tree Appreciation Exhibit
07/08/2024
The City of Charlottetown is excited to announce a call for applications for the fifth edition of Rooted in Art
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City of Charlottetown 2023-2024 Community Report Now Available
07/05/2024
The City of Charlottetown is pleased to announce the release of the 2023-2024 Community Report
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Mayor and Council Announce Summer Socials Schedule
06/27/2024
The City of Charlottetown has announced the schedule for the 2024 Summer Socials hosted by Mayor Philip Brown and Ward Councillors.
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City Launches Citizen Awards and Make Our Hometown Beautiful Program
06/27/2024
The City of Charlottetown is now accepting nominations for its annual Citizen Recognition Awards and the Make Our Hometown Beautiful program
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Celebrate Canada Day in the Capital City
06/26/2024
The City of Charlottetown would like to remind the public about some of the exciting events planned for Capital City Canada Day 2024
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City Launches Call to Artists for New Lightbox Exhibit
06/17/2024
Calling all artists! The City of Charlottetown invites artists at all levels of experience and working in any medium to submit images or copies of their original art for a temporary lightbox exhibit that will illuminate downtown Charlottetown from the week of Aug. 26 to Nov. 8, 2024.
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