Current News

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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Charlottetown Seeks Applications for Food Council Members

01/29/2025

Do you have an interest in creating more equitable and sustainable access to nutritious food in the community? The City of Charlottetown’s Food Council is now accepting applications for new members.

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Public Meeting on City’s Official Plan Set for Feb. 13

01/28/2025

Last in a Series of Public Consultations for Proposed Guiding Document

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Flood Protection Rebate Program Reopens to Public

01/20/2025

Eligible Residents Can Receive Up To $1,500 In Rebates For Flood Protection Devices

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Charlottetown Police Services Welcomes New Members and Celebrates Promotions and Recognitions

01/15/2025

Charlottetown Police Services (CPS) officially added six new constables to the force and recognized several other officers through promotions and commendations at a City Hall ceremony today.

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Portion of Richmond Street Closed to Vehicles for Confederation Centre of the Arts Renovation

01/07/2025

Businesses Remain Open Along with Pedestrian Access

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Founders’ Hall Rink Open for Public Skating

01/03/2025

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Mayor Philip Brown Today Issued the Following Statement for the Holiday Season

12/23/2024

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Victoria Park Shore Protection Project Completed Early

12/18/2024

Victoria Park Roadway and Boardwalk in Charlottetown reopened to the public today, Dec. 18, following the early completion of the Victoria Park Shore Protection Project.

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Temporary Disruption of Water Service and Traffic Impacts on Portion of University Avenue

12/16/2024

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Portion of Fitzroy Street Closed Dec. 11

12/11/2024

Fitzroy Street between Weymouth Street and Hillsborough Street and the sidewalk on the north side of the street within the construction zone will be closed until 4 p.m.

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Capital New Year Returns to Founders’ Food Hall & Market

12/10/2024

The City of Charlottetown and Founders' Food Hall & Market invite residents and visitors to celebrate New Year’s Eve with free, family-friendly celebrations on Dec. 31, 2024, from 4 and 8 p.m. at Founders’ Food Hall & Market.

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Portion of Euston Street Closed Dec. 10

12/10/2024

Euston Street between Victory Avenue and Cumberland Street will be closed for the day.

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Annual Holiday Heritage Exhibit Now Open

12/09/2024

An annual pop-up exhibit celebrating the holiday season in Charlottetown is on display at the Confederation Court Mall.

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Mayor Philip Brown Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

12/06/2024

Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown Today Issued the Following Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:

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Katie Drive and Trainor Street Temporarily Closed Dec. 5

12/05/2024

Katie Drive and Trainor Street between Massey Drive and Gates Drive will be closed until approximately 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.

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Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown Today Issued the Following Statement for International Day of Persons with a Disability:

12/03/2024

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Lace Up Your Skates: New Simmons Sports Centre Now Open

12/02/2024

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Kent Street Closure Remains in Effect Dec. 2-6

11/29/2024

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Final Preparations Underway for Charlottetown Christmas Parade

11/28/2024

Santa’s sleigh is stocked and the floats are frilled for the Charlottetown Christmas Parade!

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Charlottetown Christmas Tree Lights Up Nov. 29

11/27/2024

The City’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place Friday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Confederation Centre of the Arts Plaza (Grafton Street side).

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Temporary Disruption of Water Service and Traffic Impacts on Portion of Water/Haviland Street

11/27/2024

The Water and Sewer Utility is scheduling work that will result in a temporary disruption of water service to customers until approximately 4 p.m.

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Traffic Advisory for Charlottetown Christmas Activities This Weekend

11/25/2024

The City of Charlottetown is advising community members of traffic-related impacts this weekend for Christmas activities

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Street Closure Issued for Kent Street Nov. 25-29

11/22/2024

Kent Street will be closed between Great George Street and Prince Street Monday, Nov. 25 to Friday Nov. 29 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to allow for crane lifting as part of the ongoing Daniel J. MacDonald building renovation.

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Update on Weymouth Street Closure

11/20/2024

Weymouth Street between Sydney Street and King Street will remain closed today, Nov. 20 to install water, sewer and sprinkler services.

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Portion of Weymouth Street Closed Nov. 20 - 21

11/19/2024

Weymouth Street between Sydney Street and King Street will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. on both Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21, to install water, sewer and sprinkler services.

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Portion of Water Street Closed Nov. 20

11/19/2024

Water Street between Great George Street and Queen Street will be closed for the day on Wednesday, Nov. 20 for storm water repairs.

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Portion of Kensington Road Reduced to Single Lane Nov. 14

11/13/2024

nsington Road between Esher Street and Belmont Street will be reduced to single-lane traffic for the day on Thursday, Nov. 14 to replace a sewer lateral.

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Tree Maintenance Street Closures Nov. 13

11/12/2024

– The City of Charlottetown will be performing tree maintenance at the following times and locations on Wednesday, Nov. 13

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City of Charlottetown Chief Administrative Officer Announces Resignation

11/12/2024

The City of Charlottetown’s Chief Administrative Officer Eleanor Mohammed has announced to City Council her plan to transition from the municipal corporation in early 2025.

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City’s Signature Charlottetown Christmas Festival Events Announced

11/12/2024

Residents are invited to mark their calendars with the City of Charlottetown’s lineup of festive events including the Charlottetown Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade, and the return of the Holiday Home Decorating Contest and Capital New Year.

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The City recently added two new posters of veterans to the Charlottetown Veterans Bus Shelter Project

11/08/2024

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Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown Today Issued the Following Statement for Remembrance Day:

11/08/2024

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Charlottetown and Fire Dept. Sign First Collective Agreement

11/07/2024

Agreement Sees Pay Increase Retroactive to 2019

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Portion of Mount Edward Road Operating on Stop-and-Go System Nov. 8

11/07/2024

Traffic on Mount Edward Road near Hillside Drive will be operating on a stop-and-go system from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 for utility cut paving.

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New Exhibit Explores Canada’s Military Aviation History

11/07/2024

The City has launched The Royal Canadian Air Force: An Historical Exhibit in the Confederation Court Mall.

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2025/2026 Pre-Budget Public Consultations Now Open

11/06/2024

Residents, stakeholders and local businesses are invited to have their say on the City of Charlottetown’s 2025/2026 annual capital and operational budgets.

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Public Skates at Cody Banks Arena Postponed

11/04/2024

Public skates at Cody Banks Arena normally held on Sundays at 3 p.m. are postponed until further notice.

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Fire Department Hosts Carbon Monoxide Awareness Event

11/01/2024

Students will Learn About Fire Safety and Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

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Take Time to Change Your Clocks and Smoke Alarm Batteries

11/01/2024

Charlottetown Fire Department Reminds Residents to Check Their Smoke Alarms

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Victoria Park Roadway and Boardwalk Close for Shoreline Construction

11/01/2024

Closure Allows for Work from Nov. 4 to Dec. 31

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Victoria Park Active Transportation Pathway Closes for Season

10/30/2024

The Victoria Park active transportation lane will close for the season on Friday, Nov. 1.

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Special Event to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Royal Canadian Air Force

10/30/2024

Commemorative Installation to be Unveiled

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City Now Accepting Applications for Community Grants

10/29/2024

The City of Charlottetown is accepting grant applications for 2025-26 to support projects that foster healthy, inclusive and vibrant communities.

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North River Road Closed to Outbound Traffic Oct. 30

10/29/2024

North River Road will be closed to outbound traffic at the Belvedere Avenue intersection on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. to allow for paving.

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Section of Weymouth Street Closed Oct. 29

10/29/2024

Weymouth Street will be closed to traffic between Grafton Street and Richmond Street on Tuesday, Oct. 29 until 4 p.m.

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Portion of Capital Drive Reduced to Single Lane Starting Oct. 29

10/28/2024

Capital Drive will be reduced to single-lane traffic immediately to the west of the North River Road intersection beginning Tuesday, Oct. 29 for shoulder widening and for a median to be constructed.

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Water Service Disruption at Northridge Parkway

10/28/2024

Residents in the area of Northridge Parkway from Westcomb Crescent to Andrews Court, including Oak Tree Crescent will have water services turned off until 7 p.m.

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Repair Work at Simmons Sports Centre Ongoing

10/25/2024

Recent tests at the new Simmons Sports Centre have narrowed down the location of a leak that was discovered earlier this month, although the work remains ongoing.

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Lane Closure on Kent Street Oct. 28-Nov. 1

10/25/2024

Kent Street will be reduced to a single lane between Great George Street and Prince Street from Monday, Oct. 28 at 7 a.m. to Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

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Portion of Kent Street Closed Oct. 24

10/24/2024

Kent Street between Edward Street and Cumberland Street is closed for the remainder of the day today (Thursday, Oct. 24) to repair a water gate valve.

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City Moves Forward with Shore Protection at Victoria Park

10/23/2024

The City of Charlottetown is taking important steps to protect the Victoria Park shoreline from future storm damage.

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Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown Today Issued the Following Statement about Small Business Week

10/22/2024

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Charlottetown Residents Invited to Review Goals of Climate Action Plan

10/22/2024

Residents are invited to review the proposed goals of the City’s Climate Action Plan and provide their input to help shape a sustainable future for the community.

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City Issues Call for Artists for New Public Art Project

10/19/2024

Opportunity for P.E.I. artists to have artwork displayed on traffic control cabinets

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Charlottetown Celebrates Waste Reduction Week

10/19/2024

City encourages residents to re-use and recycle

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P.E.I. Marathon Charlottetown Traffic Impacts

10/17/2024

The City of Charlottetown is advising residents of traffic-related impacts from the Prince Edward Island Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20.

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Street Closure Issued for Queen Street Oct. 17

10/17/2024

Queen Street will be closed to traffic between Grafton Street and Richmond Street

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Partial Road Closure Issued for University Avenue Oct. 17

10/16/2024

The inner two lanes at University Avenue and Nassau Street will be closed to traffic on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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City Invites Public to Rooted in Art: Art Walk and Talk

10/16/2024

Experience a journey through art, stories and the beauty of Charlottetown’s urban forest.

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Delays Expected on Portion of Mount Edward Road Oct. 16

10/15/2024

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Charlottetown Water Named the Best for Second Consecutive Year

10/10/2024

For the second year in a row, the City of Charlottetown Water & Sewer Utility won “Best of the Best” in the Tap Water Taste Test Regional Competition for outstanding drinking water at the recent Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association (ACWWA) Annual Conference.

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Kent Street Temporary Closure for Street Feast

10/10/2024

The fourth annual Street Feast block party on Kent Street will take place Friday, Oct. 11, from 4-11 p.m. and Saturday, Oct.12, from 12-11 p.m.

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Mount Edward Road Closure Issued Oct. 9

10/09/2024

The outbound lane on Mount Edward Road between Hillside Drive and Woodlawn Drive will be closed

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New Simmons Sports Centre Opening Delayed

10/08/2024

The new Simmons Sports Centre expected opening on Oct. 14, 2024 will be delayed due to an unforeseen infrastructure challenge as part of the ice-making process.

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Charlottetown Celebrates a Thrilling Success with the Grand Slam of Curling

10/07/2024

Charlottetown has wrapped up an exhilarating week as host city of the Grand Slam of Curling’s HearingLife Tour Challenge, the inaugural event of the 2024-25 Grand Slam of Curling season.

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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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Fall Maintenance Program for Hydrants to Begin Oct. 7

10/02/2024

Hydrant flushing helps keep water quality high

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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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Cinema Under the Stars Returns to Victoria Park

08/08/2024

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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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