Current News

09/09/2024

Queen Street between Kirkwood Drive and Nassau Street will be closed for the day after 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10 for paving utility work.

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Portion of Edward Street Closed Sept 10

09/09/2024

Edward Street between Grafton Street and Kent Street will be closed after 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10 to complete a water main connection as part of the ongoing work on the Eastern Gateway Project.

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Portion of Upper Prince Street Closed Sept 9

09/09/2024

Upper Prince Street between Gerald Street and Summer Street will be closed for the morning on Monday, Sept. 9 to repair a service box.

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Portion of Queen Street Closed September 9

09/09/2024

The inbound lane on Queen Street between Nassau Street and Newland Crescent will be closed for the morning on Monday, September 9 to repair a water gate valve.

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Portion of Gordon Drive Closed Sept. 6

09/06/2024

Gordon Drive between St. Peters Road and Wedgewood Avenue will be closed to all traffic on Friday, Sept. 6 while service leak repairs take place.

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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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Portion of Patterson Drive Closed September 3

09/03/2024

Patterson Drive between Southgate Lane and Westridge Crescent will be closed for the day on Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. while the Water and Sewer Utility completes street repairs.

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City Launches Accessibility and Inclusion Awards Nominations

08/30/2024

The City of Charlottetown and the Civic Board for Persons with Disabilities are now accepting nominations for the annual Accessibility and Inclusion Awards.

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Travel Advisory Issued on Kent Street for Corner Street Daze

08/30/2024

The portion of Kent Street between Prince Street and Hillsborough Street will be closed to traffic on Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31 from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.

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Street Closure Issued for King Street Aug. 29

08/29/2024

King Street between Hillsborough Street and Prince Street will be closed to traffic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29

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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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Street Closure on Riverside Drive Aug. 22-23

08/22/2024

A section of Riverside Drive at the right-turn ramp towards Grafton Street will be closed from 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 to 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23 to install a new watermain under the road.

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Temporary Street Closures for Tree Maintenance

08/21/2024

Tree maintenance will be taking place on Wednesday Aug. 21

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T3 Transit Routes Improvement to Launch Aug. 27

08/20/2024

several exciting route improvements to T3 Transit services will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

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Section of Confederation Trail Closed Aug. 21

08/20/2024

The section of trail between Allen Street and the Experimental Farm Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow for maintenance by Maritime Electric to its main line running parallel to the trail.

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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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2024 Gold Cup Parade Road Closures

08/14/2024

The 2024 Gold Cup Parade will bring A World of Colour to the streets of downtown Charlottetown on Friday, Aug. 16 starting at 10 a.m.

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Portion of Queen Street Reduced to Single Lane August 14

08/13/2024

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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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Cinema Under the Stars Returns to Victoria Park

08/08/2024

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Emergency Disruption of Water Service Notice

08/07/2024

the area of Green Meadow Drive and Gardiner Drive that the Water and Sewer Utility is completing work from a leaking gate valve that will result in a temporary disruption of water service to customers.

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Charlottetown Prepares for Birthday Celebrations This Natal Day Weekend

08/01/2024

The City is excited to remind the public of several exciting free family-friendly events taking place from Aug. 1– 4.

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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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Temporary Road Closure on King Street July 30

07/29/2024

– King Street between Prince Street and Queen Street will be closed for the day on Tuesday, July 30 for paving.

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Temporary Road Closure on King Street July 26

07/25/2024

– King Street between Prince Street and Queen Street will be closed for the day on Friday, July 26 for road milling.

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Traffic Advisory Issued for Patterson Drive July 25

07/25/2024

Patterson Drive will be closed for the day between Southgate Avenue and Westridge Crescent on Thursday, July 25 for an exploratory dig.

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Traffic Advisory Issued for Atlantic Road and Seaview Boulevard Intersection

07/22/2024

Atlantic Road will operate on a one lane stop-and-go traffic system at the Seaview Boulevard intersection on the morning of Tuesday, July 23 to allow for curb installation along Seaview Boulevard.

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Traffic Advisory Issued for Malpeque Road July 23

07/22/2024

Malpeque Road will operate on a single lane stop-and-go traffic system between Campbell Road and Melody Lane on Tuesday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow for sewer repairs.

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Traffic Advisory Issued for Water Street from July 22 Until Further Notice

07/22/2024

Water Street will be on a stop-and-go traffic system between Grafton Street and Weymouth Street between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. beginning Monday, July 22 until further notice

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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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Travel Advisories for 2024 PEI Pride Festival Celebrations

07/17/2024

The City of Charlottetown would like to advise the public of two signature events taking place during the 2024 PEI Pride Festival that may cause disruptions to motorists travelling in the capital city this weekend.

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Portion of North River Road Closed

07/15/2024

North River Road between Inkerman Boulevard and McGill Avenue will be closed for the morning today, Monday, July 15 beginning at 9 a.m. for street paving reinstatement.

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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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Traffic Advisory Issued for North River Road July 12

07/12/2024

North River Road will be closed between Kirkwood Drive and Inkerman Drive on Friday, July 12 to investigate a sinkhole.

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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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Traffic Advisory Issued for Norwood Road

07/10/2024

The north end of Norwood Road between Friar Drive to MacRae Drive will be closed to through traffic on Wednesday, July 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until July 24 while ditching and road resurfacing work is carried out.

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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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Traffic Advisory Issued for Brackley Point Road July 8

07/05/2024

Brackley Point Road will operate on a one-way traffic system between Sherwood Road and Maple Hills Avenue on Monday, July 8.

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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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Portion of Birchwood Street Closed July 2

07/02/2024

Birchwood Street between Lapthorne Avenue and Longworth Avenue will be closed today, Tuesday, July 2 to repair a sewer lateral.

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Traffic Advisory and Road Closures for Canada Day

06/28/2024

The City of Charlottetown would like to alert the public to the following road closures and traffic notices resulting from Capital City Canada Day 2024

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Emergency Disruption of Water Service Notice for Queen Street June 28

06/28/2024

The City of Charlottetown is advising residents living on Queen Street between Chestnut Street and Bayfield Street that due to a water main break between Douglas Street and Passmore Street, customers may experience a temporary disruption of water service.

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Portion of Queen Street Closed June 28

06/28/2024

Queen Street between Douglas Street and Passmore Street will be closed today, Friday, June 28 to repair a water main break.

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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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Brackley Point Road Traffic Advisory June 26

06/26/2024

Brackley Point Road between MacAleer Drive and Sherwood Road will remain closed on Wednesday, June 26 to allow for road work.

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Traffic Advisory Issued for Brackley Point Road June 25

06/25/2024

Brackley Point Road between MacAleer Drive and Sherwood Road will be closed on Tuesday, June 25 to allow for road work.

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Victoria Park Roadway Street Patching June 21

06/20/2024

The Victoria Park Roadway will be closed for the morning after 6 a.m. on Friday, June 20 for street patching.

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Travel Advisories for June 20-23

06/19/2024

With the 2024 summer festival and event season now underway, the City of Charlottetown would like to notify the public of two events taking place between June 20 and 23 which may cause minor travel disruptions in Downtown Charlottetown.

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Kent Street Temporary Closure June 20

06/19/2024

Kent Street between Pownal Street and Queen Street will be closed for the morning on Thursday, June 20, to complete asphalt patching where a water line repair took place.

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Grafton Street Paving Operations June 20, 21

06/19/2024

Grafton Street, near the Wendy’s and Tim Hortons entrances, will be temporarily reduced to one lane for inbound traffic after 9 a.m. on both Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21 for paving operations.

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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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City Invites Residents and Visitors to Share Input on Climate Concerns and Impacts

06/14/2024

City invites residents and visitors to share input on climate concerns and impacts

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Traffic Advisory Issued for Patterson Drive June 12

06/12/2024

Patterson Drive between Chappell Court and Southdale Avenue will be on stop-and-go process today, Wednesday, June 12 to repair a water service leak.

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Street Closure Issued for Kent Street June 12

06/12/2024

Kent Street between Pownal Street and Queen Street will be closed today, Wednesday, June 12

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Call for Application for Community and Advisory Boards

06/04/2024

The City of Charlottetown is currently seeking applications for vacancies on a number of advisory boards.

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Charlottetown’s Capital City Canada Day Celebrations Announced

05/30/2024

The City of Charlottetown is excited to announce the return of Capital City Canada Day to Victoria Park on Monday, July 1.

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Wanderers Host Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough FC in Expanded International Summer Series Across all Four Atlantic Provinces

05/29/2024

the International Summer Series is expanding to five cities across Atlantic Canada in July, with at least one match in each Atlantic province.

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Regis and Joan Duffy Awarded Key to the City

05/29/2024

Mayor Philip Brown presented couple with Key to the City at City Hall for their decades of dedication to bettering community

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Kent Street Traffic Advisory Update May 29

05/28/2024

Kent Street between Great George Street and Prince Street will remain closed to traffic tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29

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Hockey Canada Announces Charlottetown as Host of 2024 Para Hockey Cup

05/28/2024

Hockey Canada announced today that Charlottetown will host the 2024 Para Hockey Cup. Taking place from December 8-14 at the Bell Aliant Centre.

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City of Charlottetown Celebrates P.E.I. Bike Week 2024

05/27/2024

City is partnering on several public events to celebrate the joy and health benefits of biking

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Free workshop provides hands-on experience planting vegetables.

05/23/2024

Participants will learn about growing food and plants in small spaces such as balconies and containers and help plant some of the City’s community vegetable planters as well as their own vegetable container garden to take home.

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Temporary Street Closure Issued for North River Road

05/17/2024

North River Road will be closed to traffic between Belvedere Avenue and Westview Drive from 6 p.m. on Monday, May 20 to 6 a.m., Tuesday, May 21

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Updated Traffic Advisory Issued for Kent Street May 17

05/17/2024

Kent Street from Great George Street to Prince Street will remain closed to traffic from Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Student Awarded City of Charlottetown Prize at 2024 Heritage Fair

05/16/2024

Aria Qadri has won the City of Charlottetown Prize at the Provincial Heritage Fair held April 30, 2024, at the Confederation Centre of the Arts.

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City of Charlottetown Quantifies Impacts of Post-Tropical Storm Fiona on the Urban Forest

05/16/2024

– The City of Charlottetown has quantified the impact of post-tropical storm Fiona on the urban forest and determined the scale of efforts needed to undertake restoration efforts over the next 10 years.

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Atlantic Road Closure Update

05/15/2024

Atlantic Road between Cooper Avenue and Westview Drive will remain closed today into tomorrow Thursday, May 16 until 2 p.m. to allow for a sewer system connection at the intersection of Seaview Boulevard and Atlantic Road.

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Temporary Kent Street Closure and Queen Street Delays May 18

05/15/2024

Kent Street from Pownal Street to Queen Street will be closed to the travelling public from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 for the Vyshyvanka Day celebrations and march organized by the PEI Branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC).

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Portion of Atlantic Road Closed May 15

05/14/2024

Atlantic Road between Cooper Avenue and Westview Drive will be closed on Wednesday, May 15 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to allow for a sewer system connection at the intersection of Seaview Boulevard and Atlantic Road.

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Portion of Spring Park Road Closed for the Day

05/14/2024

Spring Park Road between Highland Avenue and McGill Avenue will be closed for the day on Tuesday May 14, to replace a sewer service.

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Traffic Advisory Issued for Kent Street May 13

05/10/2024

the section of Kent Street from Great George Street to Prince Street will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, May 13 to Friday, May 17 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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All City Operated Fields Closed May 9

05/09/2024

that all City-owned ball fields are closed Thursday, May 9 due to poor playing conditions

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City Hall to Host Open House for Newcomers

05/09/2024

The City of Charlottetown is inviting community newcomers of all ages to City Hall for an evening of snacks and conversation

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City of Charlottetown Celebrates Winners of Annual Heritage Awards

05/08/2024

Mayor Brown presented five awards to individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving Charlottetown's past

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Public Consultations Re-Open on Updated Official Plan

05/06/2024

The City of Charlottetown will hold four open consultations on updated draft plan for community stakeholders

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City to Host 2024 Heritage Awards

05/02/2024

Mayor Philip Brown and the City of Charlottetown Council are celebrating Heritage Day by hosting the 2024 Heritage Awards.

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Temporary Road Closure on Oak Drive April 30

04/29/2024

Oak Drive between Richard Drive and Barbour Circle will be closed for the day Tuesday, April 30, starting at 7 a.m. while culvert repairs take place; unforeseen circumstances may result in delays.

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Charlottetown Food Council to Host Community Meal and Seed Giveaway

04/25/2024

The City of Charlottetown Food Council is hosting “Scraps & Seeds” where attendees can meet the members of the Food Council, enjoy a free meal, receive complimentary seeds, and learn more about the group’s work to improve the Charlottetown food system.

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City Releases Climate Projections Report and Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory

04/19/2024

The City of Charlottetown has released a Climate Projections Report, detailing climate-related changes Charlottetown can expect to experience in coming years and a Community Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory

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Weymouth Street Closure Update

04/18/2024

Weymouth Street between Grafton Street and Kent Street will remain closed for the day Thursday, April 18, beginning at 8 a.m. to repair a water valve.

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North River Road Street Closure Update

04/16/2024

North River Road, between Belvedere Avenue and Westview Drive, will remain closed to all thru traffic

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Weymouth Street Closure April 17

04/16/2024

Weymouth Street between Grafton Street and Kent Street will be closed for the day Wednesday, April 17, beginning at 8 a.m. to repair a water valve.

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City of Charlottetown Call for Public Participation in Travel Activity Survey

04/15/2024

The City of Charlottetown has launched a “travel diary” survey in collaboration with Dalhousie University to gather data on how people move in Charlottetown and gain a stronger understanding of foot and traffic flow in the community.

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Charlottetown Police Services Warns of Parking Ticket Scam

04/12/2024

The City of Charlottetown and Charlottetown Police Services are warning the public of a text scam

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North River Road Temporary Street Closure Issued for April 15,16

04/12/2024

North River Road will be closed on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Grafton Street Closed to Traffic Inbound for Hillsborough Bridge

04/12/2024

Grafton Street will be only be opened to one-way inbound traffic traveling from the Hillsborough Bridge into the City beginning on Tuesday, April 16 until further notice

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Victoria Park Active Transportation Pathway Opens for Summer 2024

04/11/2024

The City of Charlottetown Parks and recreation Department is pleased to announce the Victoria Park Active Transportation Pathway is now open

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Street Closure Notice

04/11/2024

The City of Charlottetown is advising motorists that the east-bound lanes on Riverside Drive between Park Street and Grafton Street will be reduced to single-lane traffic as the Water and Sewer Utility will be completing work to repair leaking water gate valve.