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A traffic advisory has been issued with the following traffic flow impacts expected for Wednesday, January 13: Tree maintenance is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 13: o Northridge Parkway, between St. Peter’s Road and Andrew’s Court between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and sidewalks in the work zone will be closed to pedestrian traffic.... o Messer Avenue, between Yorkshire Drive and Valdane Avenue between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Traffic will be reduced to one lane while work occurs. o Atlantic Road, between Skyview Drive and Westview Drive between 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and sidewalks in the work zone will be closed to pedestrian traffic. Work continues on the new library on Queen Street, between Richmond Street and Sydney Street. This section of sidewalk remains open to pedestrian traffic with signage in place as this work is ongoing. A section of the boardwalk that runs along the waterfront parallel to Haviland Street, adjacent to the Culinary Institute and the Armoury, will be closed to pedestrians during construction of a project at 15 Haviland Street. Those using the boardwalk will need to go around the site while exploratory excavation work related to a future building and the existing stormwater pipe is completed.

Please be advised that Royalty Road, between Upton Road and Donald Drive, will be closed for the day (Tuesday, January 12). This closure is necessary for the Water and Sewer Utility to install water & sewer services. The Utility department apologizes for any inconvenience to the travelling public.

Did you know that the City of Charlottetown offers FREE snowshoe rentals? Daily sign-out is available Monday to Friday at the Charlottetown Parks & Recreation Office (199 Queen St) from 8:00am to 4:30pm. There are a limited number of snowshoes available on a first come, first served basis. Snowshoes must be returned by 3:00p.m. the following business day. For more information call the Parks & Recreation Department at 902-368-1025 : Brian McInnis

Due to the Provincial declaration of the COVID-19 Circuit Breaker measures in effect from December 7 to 21, 2020, the following Mayor and Council Holiday Skates have been cancelled: Sunday, December 13 at 3 p.m. Eastlink Centre Charlottetown (46 Kensington Rd.) Sunday, December 20 at 1:50 p.m. Simmons Sports Centre (170 North River Rd.)... The two skates scheduled for Sunday, December 27 at 3 p.m. at the Cody Banks Arena (58 Maple Ave.) and Monday, December 28 at 4 p.m. at Arena A in the Bell Aliant Centre (560 University Ave.) are scheduled to continue as planned, pending further updates from the Province regarding public health measures. Pre-registration will be required for contact tracing purposes, and only those on the registered list will be permitted entrance. To register for one of the two skates, visit www.charlottetown.ca/HolidaySkates. As the Circuit Breaker measures are being reassessed throughout the time-limited intervention period, visit www.princeedwardisland.ca/covid19 or call the general information line at 1-800-958-6400 to stay informed about the latest up-to-date information on COVID-19. Islanders are also encouraged to call 1-833-533-9333 for health questions, testing, services, and business programs, 8-1-1 if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, and 2-1-1 for community, social, non-clinical health, and government services.

A friendly reminder that due to the Circuit Breaker measures recently implemented, the following city facilities will be restricting public access, only open to City of Charlottetown employees: City Works Garage (MacAleer Drive) Fire Stations 1 and 2 (Kent Street and St. Peter’s Road) Police Services Building and Community Room (10 Kirkwood Drive)... City Hall (199 Queen Street) Planning and Heritage Office (70 Kent Street) Charlottetown Wastewater Treatment Plant (18 Riverside Drive) Thank you for your continued understanding as we work to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of our residents, City Staff and Council remains our number one priority.

A traffic advisory has been issued with the following traffic flow impacts expected for Thursday, December 10: The section of sidewalk on North River Road, between Beach Grove Road and Warburton Drive will be closed for the week of December 7 - 11 to pedestrian traffic. This is to allow for work on the sidewalk to occur. Work continues on the new library on Queen Street, between Richmond Street and Sydney Street. This section of sidewalk remains open to pedestrian traf...fic with signage in place as this work is ongoing. A section of the boardwalk that runs along the waterfront parallel to Haviland Street, adjacent to the Culinary Institute and the Armoury, will be closed to pedestrians during construction of a project at 15 Haviland Street. Those using the boardwalk will need to go around the site while exploratory excavation work related to a future building and the existing stormwater pipe is completed.

A traffic advisory has been issued with the following traffic flow impacts expected for Wednesday, December 9: Tree maintenance is scheduled to take place on Hillsborough Street, between Dorchester Street and Sydney Street between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and the sidewalk on the work area will be closed to pedestrian traffic. Traffic control personnel will be on site. The section of sidewalk on North River Road, between Beach Grove Road an...d Warburton Drive will be closed for the week of December 7 - 11 to pedestrian traffic. This is to allow for work on the sidewalk to occur. Work continues on the new library on Queen Street, between Richmond Street and Sydney Street. This section of sidewalk remains open to pedestrian traffic with signage in place as this work is ongoing. A section of the boardwalk that runs along the waterfront parallel to Haviland Street, adjacent to the Culinary Institute and the Armoury, will be closed to pedestrians during construction of a project at 15 Haviland Street. Those using the boardwalk will need to go around the site while exploratory excavation work related to a future building and the existing stormwater pipe is completed.

Did you miss the launch of StoryWalks in Charlottetown? Don’t worry, the StoryWalk featuring Caralyn Buehner’s Snowmen at Night will remain up for the month of December. Go check out this great partnership with the PEI Public Library Service at the Beach Grove Nature Trails! The map below shows where the story boards are located along the trail.

A traffic advisory has been issued with the following traffic flow impacts expected for Tuesday, January 12: Work continues on the new library on Queen Street, between Richmond Street and Sydney Street. This section of sidewalk remains open to pedestrian traffic with signage in place as this work is ongoing. A section of the boardwalk that runs along the waterfront parallel to Haviland Street, adjacent to the Culinary Institute and the Armoury, will be closed to pedestrians during construction of a project at 15 Haviland Street. Those using the boardwalk will need to go around the site while exploratory excavation work related to a future building and the existing stormwater pipe is completed.

Following the Provincial declaration of the COVID-19 Circuit Breaker measures, the City of Charlottetown is taking further steps to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate impacts on municipal services, as the health and safety of residents, City Staff and Council remains the number one priority. The municipality is working closely with the government of Prince Edward Island and following the guidance and recommendations from provincial and federal health officials o...Continue reading

Traffic Advisory: Road Closure on Viceroy Avenue Please be advised that Viceroy Avenue, between Prince Charles Drive and St. Claire Avenue, will be closed for the remainder of the day (Monday, January 11). This closure is necessary for the Water and Sewer Utility to repair a water main break. The Utility department apologizes for any inconvenience to the travelling public.

Only a few days left to apply for a number of our currently open positions! The City of Charlottetown's Human Resources Department is currently looking for: Senior Communications Officer: closing Tuesday, January 12th. Recruitment Coordinator (18-month Contract): closing Tuesday, January 12th. IT Support Technician (1 Year Contract): closing Wednesday, January 13th.... Reception/Ticket Data Entry: closing Wednesday, January 13th. For more information, please visit: https://www.charlottetown.ca/employment.

Happy Halloween! The City of Charlottetown and Charlottetown Police are reminding motorists to be extra vigilant tonight. Slow down and watch out for those excited princesses, monsters, and superheroes who may be out trick-or-treating. Ensure children are accompanied by an adult and are following the Chief Public Health Office guidance for going door-to-door and limiting contact. Costumes should be bright and reflective, and treats should be checked over by an adult before co...nsuming. Police also ask that the public adhere to the 8 p.m. curfew for trick-or-treating. To learn more about the CPHO holidays and celebrations guidance, visit: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/.../fall-holidays-and...

Reminder that Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 1 at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to adjust your clocks to Fall Back one hour by adjusting the time backward. The Fire Department encourages residents to use the end of Daylight Savings Time as a reminder to change the batteries in smoke alarms and update or install new smoke alarms. Smoke alarms are one of the best ways to prevent fire-related injuries or death. The Charlottetown Fire Department will be handing out free smoke alarm batteries at the McDonald's on University Avenue from 11am - 1pm today (while supplies last).

Traffic Advisory for Sunday, October 18: In order to accommodate the Downtown Charlottetown Farmer's Market, Queen Street will be closed between Grafton Street and Sydney Street on Sunday, October 18 from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will be no parking in this designated area on Queen Street between 3 a.m. and 5 p.m. During the same timeframe, Richmond Street will be closed from Pownal Street to Queen Street. Any vehicles left inside the event zone will be towed at the owner’s ...expense. Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes during the market and reduce speed when travelling in areas with increased pedestrian traffic. The Downtown Charlottetown Farmers’ Market is open to the public on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting). Please practice physical distancing and wear a mask when distancing is not possible. For more information, visit: https://www.downtowncharlottetown.com/

The City has a lot of exciting incentives, challenges, and events happening for Waste Reduction Week next week from October 19 25. Check out the schedule below and www.charlottetown.ca/wasteweek to learn more!

The nomination deadline for the 2020 Veterans Recognition Awards is Friday, October 16. Those eligible for an award include individuals who served in the Armed Forces of Canada during the Second World War, the Korean War, a Special Duty Area (Peacekeeping), War in Afghanistan or in Canada in the Regular Force or Reserves. Individuals selected for an award will be contacted directly and invited to a private awards ceremony scheduled to take place in November at Charlottetown C...ity Hall. The nomination form is available online at: www.charlottetown.ca under Events and Initiatives. Hard copies will be available at the reception desk at City Hall (199 Queen Street) during business hours (Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m.). Completed forms can be dropped off at City Hall or mailed to: Veterans Recognition Awards C/O Mayor’s Office PO Box 98 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K2 For more information, contact the Mayor’s Office at 902-566-5548 or [email protected]

It's the final weekend of the Scarecrows in the City Festival. Check out this jam-packed schedule and enjoy!

Members of Her Majesty’s HMCS Charlottetown frigate will be conducting a Virtual Run for Wishes in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, PEI Chapter and in support of the 35 wishes currently being worked on for deserving Island children. The Virtual Run will take place October 19 to 23. Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Prince Edward Island Chapter HMCS Charlottetown - NCSM Charlottetown

Check out the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC) survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R7XTWBN CADC is planning for future development and streetscape improvements in the historic district surrounding Province House, including Victoria Row and Sydney Street. Share your thoughts and idea by filling out the survey!

The City of Charlottetown is partnering with Cycle PEI, Provincial Trails, and volunteers to improve the forest trails in the Acadian Forest Park. The forested trail, which is available for public use, runs from the end of Greenwood Drive to the Acadian wooden bridge. The trail restoration is primarily driven by volunteers. Repairs include adding material to improve drainage and removing brush and garbage. There will also be some certified chainsaw operators on-site to cut damaged trees. The trail renovation will start in the morning of Sunday, October 18. Because of restrictions related to COVID-19, the organizers of this outdoor event are at capacity for volunteers, but anyone with questions about the cleanup initiative can contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 902-368-1025.

Biosolids from the decommissioned East Royalty Lagoon will soon be put to beneficial use in the East Royalty area as a natural soil amendment. The City of Charlottetown intends to enhance the vegetative cover at the former East Royalty Landfill with the application of the Exceptional Class A biosolid that was produced during the lagoon decommissioning. Biosolids are nutrient-rich, organic materials resulting from the treatment of domestic sewage. When treated and processed, ...the material can be recycled and applied as fertilizer to improve and maintain productive soil and stimulate plant growth. The biosolid material has been tested and found to meet the Atlantic Canada Standards for an Exceptional Class A biosolid. This is the same criteria that is met at the City’s treatment plant on Riverside Drive. The East Royalty Landfill site was selected as the biosolids use on that site is expected to further improve the greenspace. Approximately 4,000 wet tonnes of biosolids are produced each year at the treatment plant on Riverside Drive and have been successfully used for agricultural purposes for the past decade.

A traffic advisory has been issued with the following traffic flow impacts expected for Monday, November 2: Belvedere Avenue, between Queen Street and North River Road, will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic for the day. Traffic control personnel will be on site. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. Some sections of sidewalks within this area will also be impacted. UPDATE: Site preparation work to replace twin stormwater culverts under Capital Driv...Continue reading

ICYMI: Live & Local at the Confederation Centre has been announced and it's a great lineup! More details below

Brows Lane, between St. Peters Road and Fountain Drive, will be closed for the day (Friday, October 16) to allow the Water and Sewer Utility to repair a watermain break. The Utility Department apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause the public.

Reminder that the new Standing Committee structures are in effect as of today. To view all Standing Committee's, click the link under Mayor and Council. www.charlottetown.ca

Traffic Advisory for Wednesday October 14, 2020 Sidewalk and Curbing work is scheduled to take place in the following areas (for the week of October 13-16): o Chestnut Street, between University Avenue and Queen Street; o Dorchester Street, between Weymouth Street and Cumberland Street will be closed except for local traffic;... o Queen Street, between Richmond Street and Sydney Street in front of the Dominion Building will be closed to pedestrian traffic. This closure is necessary for work on the new library. Longworth Avenue, at the Confederation Trail crossing will be stop and go traffic Wednesday (October 14). This is necessary for crosswalk improvement preparation. Traffic control personnel will be on site to direct vehicle traffic. Utility work will be taking place on St. Peters Road at Brows Lane/Duncan Heights intersection. This area will be reduced to one lane alternating traffic at times. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. Maypoint Road, between Beach Grove Road and Forrest Drive will be stop and go traffic Wednesday (October 14). This is necessary for street patching work to occur. Traffic control personnel will be on site. Work will be taking place on Beach Grove Road, from the corner of Maypoint Road towards the Beach Grove Home. Traffic may be reduced to one lane alternating throughout the day. These delays are necessary for the construction of the active pathway along Beach Grove Road that will connect to a trail near the Beach Grove Home. This work is expected to be ongoing for the next several weeks. UPEI road extension work will be taking place for the week of October 13 16. This work consists of the expansion of the University Avenue and Enman Crescent (south) intersection, including the widening of the roadway and work on the median. Only minor traffic delays are expected and traffic control personnel will be on site. Motorists are advised the work will continue to upgrades to the pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Great George Street and Fitzroy Street. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times with stop and go traffic. Traffic control personnel will be on site to direct motorists. Pedestrians are advised that the existing overhead crossing light will be removed while the work is ongoing and will be reinstated upon completion.

The City is currently accepting nominations for the Veterans Recognition Awards. Nomination deadline is Friday, Oct 16. For criteria or to nominate someone today, visit: https://www.charlottetown.ca///veterans_recognition_awards

The City of Charlottetown reminds residents that the nation-wide campaign aimed to promote overall waste reduction and educate on the importance of efficient resource use begins next week. Waste Reduction Week in Canada is taking place October 19 to 25, with numerous of municipalities across Canada participating. Beginning next week, each day is designated a theme which will focus on tools and resources relating to a specific aspect of waste reduction. The themes are: circula...r economy, textile waste, e-waste, plastic waste, food waste, sharing economy, and swap and repair. The Sustainability Department has partnered with several local organizations to highlight the businesses and waste reduction services available in Charlottetown. Partnerships include: Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC); Department of Environment, Water, and Climate Change; Charlottetown Tool Library; Happy Ocean; and local second-hand stores. Throughout the week, stay tuned to the City’s social media channels for educational resources, challenges, incentives, and prizes. On Thursday, October 22, a pop-up Bring It Charlottetown pledge booth will be set up along the Kent Street side of City Hall (199 Queen Street) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bring It campaign is directed at people who live, work, and play in Charlottetown and consists of a pledge booth where individuals can choose from a number of reusable items, including a: travel mug, metal straw set, portable cutlery set, reusable bag, cold drink cup (with lid and straw), or an water bottle and make a pledge to Bring It with them and use it instead of single-use disposable versions of the same items. After making their pledge to Bring It, residents will receive the item they pledged to bring, free of charge. Half price memberships ($25 for an annual membership) with the Charlottetown Tool Library (28 Thompson Drive) will be available all week long. To learn more or purchase a membership, visit: https://charlottetowntoollibrary.myturn.com/library/ A curbside giveaway will take place on Sunday, October 25. This event provides Charlottetown residents a new way to get rid of clutter and find new treasures. Those wishing to participate are encouraged to place unwanted items that are in good condition at the end of the driveway/curb and follow all Curbside Giveaway etiquette, as detailed at the City’s website below. All items must be cleaned/disinfected before being placed at the curb and after taken to their new home. All unclaimed items must be removed from the curbside by sundown on October 25. Along with other buildings and monuments around Canada, Charlottetown City Hall will be lit up blue and green to highlight Waste Reduction Week. A detailed schedule for all events and initiatives taking place during Waste Reduction Week is available at www.charlottetown.ca/wasteweek. For more information on Waster Reduction Week, visit: https://wrwcanada.com/en

We're looking forward to Live and Local at the Confederation Centre. Check out the details below!

Traffic Advisory for Friday October 16: Sidewalk and Curbing work is scheduled to take place in the following areas (for the week of October 13-16): o Chestnut Street, between University Avenue and Queen Street; o Dorchester Street, between Weymouth Street and Cumberland Street will be closed except for local traffic;... o Queen Street, between Richmond Street and Sydney Street in front of the Dominion Building will be closed to pedestrian traffic. This closure is necessary for work on the new library. Flower bed maintenance will occur at the medians on Weymouth Street and Water Street from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Traffic control personnel will be on site to maintain traffic flow. Longworth Avenue, at the Confederation Trail crossing, will be one lane of alternating traffic to prep the site for crosswalk improvements. Traffic control personnel will be directing vehicle traffic. Work will be taking place on Beach Grove Road from the corner of Maypoint Road towards the Beach Grove Home. Traffic may be reduced to one lane, alternating throughout the day. These delays are necessary for the construction of the active pathway along Beach Grove Road that will connect to a trail near the Beach Grove Home. This work is expected to be ongoing for the next several weeks. UPEI road extension work will be taking place for the week of October 13 to 16. This work consists of the expansion of the University Avenue and Enman Crescent (south) intersection, including the widening of the roadway and work on the median. Only minor traffic delays are expected and traffic control personnel will be on site. Motorists are advised the work will continue to upgrade the pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Great George Street and Fitzroy Street. Traffic will be reduced, at time, to one lane of alternating traffic. Traffic control personnel will be on site to direct motorists. Pedestrians are advised that the existing overhead crossing light will be removed while the work is ongoing and will be reinstated upon completion.

The City of Charlottetown is encouraging residents to participate in a nation-wide campaign aimed to promote overall waste reduction and educate on the importance of efficient resource use. Waste Reduction Week in Canada is taking place October 19 to 25, with numerous of municipalities across Canada participating. Beginning next week, each day is designated a theme which will focus on tools and resources relating to a specific aspect of waste reduction. The themes are: circul...Continue reading

So much to see and do today with the Scarecrows in the City Festival!

Prince Edward Island Government has just named the new board for the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC). The ten-person board consists of seven members from the Province, two members from the City of Charlottetown and one from the Town of Stratford. They are: Barbara Dunphy... Melissa Hilton Tim Keizer Wendell Labobe Kelly Lantz Heather Love Kimberly MacKenzie Terry Hennessey (City of Charlottetown) Craig Walker (City of Charlottetown) Michael Fleischmann (Town of Stratford) See more

The City of Charlottetown and Charlottetown Police Services are reminding motorists to be extra vigilant tomorrow ( Saturday, October 31). Slow down and watch out for those excited princesses, monsters, and superheroes who may be out trick-or-treating. City police will be out conducting extra patrols on Halloween night. Ensure children are accompanied by an adult and are following the Chief Public Health Office guidance for going door-to-door and limiting contact. Costumes sh...ould be bright and reflective, and treats should be checked over by an adult before consuming. Police also ask that the public adhere to the 8 p.m. curfew for trick-or-treating. To learn more about the CPHO holidays and celebrations guidance, visit: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca//fall-holidays-and-celeb Have a Happy Halloween!

The public is invited to attend a Design Workshop on Streetscape Improvement for the Charlottetown Province House Historic District. This workshop is being hosted by CADC and will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the PEI Brewing Company. For more info see poster below. A Business Owners Workshop will be held earlier that day at 3 p.m. specifically for the business community.

Traffic Advisory: Kensington Road, between St. Pius X Avenue and Garfield Street, is closed for remainder of the day. Traffic in this area will be reduced to one lane alternating. Motorists should seek alternate routes or be prepared for delays. This closure is necessary for the Water and Sewer Utility to repair asphalt damaged during utility maintenance.

The inbound lane on Malpeque Road, between Melody Lane and Patrie Lane, will be closed for the day (Tuesday, October 13). Traffic will be one lane alternating. Motorists should seek alternate routes or be prepared for delays. This closure is necessary for the Water and Sewer Utility to repair asphalt damaged during utility maintenance. The Utility department apologizes for any inconvenience to the travelling public.

Have you always wanted to be a volunteer firefighter? Tomorrow is your last chance to pick up an application package (available at the Charlottetown Fire Department Station 1 at 89 Kent Street (24/7) during the recruitment campaign). All volunteer firefighters in Charlottetown receive training and leadership development, insurance coverage, fellowship, and annual honorariums. Completed applications are due by Saturday, November 14 and must be returned to Station 1.

There are only two days left to participate in the Rooted in Art self-guided tour! Follow along to get outside and interact with some of Charlottetown’s most distinctive trees and view some amazing art along the way. To view the route map or learn more about Rooted in Art, head over to www.charlottetown.ca/roots Michele Lawlor

Traffic Advisory for Friday, October 30 Sherwood Road, between Malpeque Road and MacNeill Road, will be reduced to one lane alternating traffic for the day. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes or be prepared for delays. This closure is necessary for the Water and Sewer Utility to install services. Belvedere Avenue, between Queen Street and North River Road, will be reduced to one lane alternating traffic for the day Friday, October 30. Traffic control personne...Continue reading

Reminder: The monthly meeting of Council is taking place today at 5 p.m. As the City continues to follow physical distancing protocols as set out by PEI Public Health, seating for the public will be limited to 15. Upon arrival, individuals will be required to provide information for contact tracing purposes. The meeting will be streamed live at: www.charlottetown.ca/video. The full meeting package is available at: https://www.charlottetown.ca/.../monthly_meeting_package

The City of Charlottetown would like to inform the public that Victoria Row, between Queen Street and Great George Street, as well as the Victoria Park Active Transportation Pathway, will open to motorists beginning Monday, November 2. Both Victoria Row and the Victoria Park Active Transportation Pathway, will be dedicated to pedestrians and active transportation until the end of day on Sunday, November 1. Victoria Row will remain open to vehicular traffic until May 2021, w...hen it will close again to vehicles to accommodate pedestrians in this area during the Spring/Summer months. Two-way vehicle traffic on the Victoria Park Roadway will be restored on Monday, November 2, as per the Victoria Park Bylaw on seasonal use of this roadway. The Victoria Park Active Transportation Pathway (Cycling Lane) will reopen again in the spring of 2021. Motorists are also reminded to share the road with cyclists, as with any public streets and roads in the City, under the Highway Safety Act. Cyclists are encouraged to continue to cycle around the park even though it is not exclusive use in the winter months.

A traffic advisory has been issued with the following impacts expected for Thursday, October 15: Longworth Avenue, at the Confederation Trail crossing, will be one lane of alternating traffic to prep the site for crosswalk improvements. Traffic control personnel will be directing vehicle traffic. Maypoint Road, between Beach Grove Road and Forrest Drive, will be one lane of alternating traffic to allow for street patching work to occur. Traffic control personnel will be ...on site. Work will be taking place on Beach Grove Road from the corner of Maypoint Road towards the Beach Grove Home. Traffic may be reduced to one lane, alternating throughout the day. These delays are necessary for the construction of the active pathway along Beach Grove Road that will connect to a trail near the Beach Grove Home. This work is expected to be ongoing for the next several weeks. Sidewalk and Curbing work is scheduled to take place in the following areas (for the week of October 13-16): o Chestnut Street, between University Avenue and Queen Street; o Dorchester Street, between Weymouth Street and Cumberland Street, will be closed except for local traffic; o Queen Street, between Richmond Street and Sydney Street in front of the Dominion Building, will be closed to pedestrian traffic. This closure is necessary for work on the new library. Tree maintenance/removal is scheduled to occur in the following areas with traffic control personnel on site: o Mount Edward Road, between Harley Street and Gower Street, will be reduced to one lane of traffic between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. o Kent Street, between Rochford Street and West Street, will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. o Cumberland Street, between Fitzroy Street and Euston Street, will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Flower bed maintenance will occur at the roundabout on Belvedere Avenue and UPEI entrance between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Traffic control personnel will be on site to maintain traffic flow. UPEI road extension work will be taking place for the week of October 13 to 16. This work consists of the expansion of the University Avenue and Enman Crescent (south) intersection, including the widening of the roadway and work on the median. Only minor traffic delays are expected and traffic control personnel will be on site. Motorists are advised the work will continue to upgrade the pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Great George Street and Fitzroy Street. Traffic will be reduced, at time, to one lane of alternating traffic. Traffic control personnel will be on site to direct motorists. Pedestrians are advised that the existing overhead crossing light will be removed while the work is ongoing and will be reinstated upon completion.

Work to replace twin stormwater culverts under Capital Drive is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 2 (weather permitting). There will be impacts on traffic flow in the area for approximately four to five weeks. Capital Drive will be closed from the section of road in front of Action Car and Truck Accessories to approximately 200 Capital Drive (the section in front of the Holiday Inn Express and Suites). Both businesses, along with other businesses near the construction zo...ne, will remain open and accessible to the public during construction. Detours will be in place and involve routing traffic heading from Cornwall through the Maypoint Roundabout toward the Charlottetown Bypass (Arterial Highway) via Upton Road (Rte. 1). Those travelling from Charlottetown into Cornwall would need to enter the Maypoint Roundabout via Upton Road. Detour signage will be in place and traffic control personnel will be on site. The Active Transportation corridor within the construction zone will also be closed for the duration of the project. Those looking to visit Action Car and Truck Accessories will still be able to access the business via the Lower Malpeque Road entrance. Those looking to access the businesses within the construction zone, including Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Hampton Inn and Suites, and the Ultramar Gas Station, should approach from the Maypoint Roundabout. The work on these culverts is necessary to replace the aging stormwater system to ensure the integrity of the road infrastructure is maintained. The Public Works Department apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks the public for their patience and cooperation as the work progresses.

A section of the boardwalk that runs along the waterfront parallel to Haviland Street, adjacent to the Culinary Institute and the Armoury, will be closed to pedestrians during construction of a project at 15 Haviland Street. Those using the boardwalk will need to go around the site while exploratory excavation work related to a future building and the existing stormwater pipe is completed.

Traffic Advisory for Tuesday, October 13: Sidewalk and Curbing work is scheduled to take place in the following areas (for the week of October 13-16): o Arcona Drive, between Pope Avenue and Messer Avenue; o Messer Avenue, between Arcona Drive and Yorkshire Drive;... o Chestnut Street, between University Avenue and Queen Street; o Dorchester Street, between Weymouth Street and Cumberland Street will be closed except for local traffic; o Queen Street, between Richmond Street and Sydney Street in front of the Dominion Building will be closed to pedestrian traffic. This closure is necessary for work on the new library. Pedestrian crossing upgrades will be taking place at the intersection of Great George and Fitzroy Street. Motorists may experience some delays however traffic control personnel will be on site to maintain traffic flow. The Old Triangle will remain open during this time to its patrons. Work will be taking place on Beach Grove Road, from the corner of Maypoint Road towards the Beach Grove Home. Traffic may be reduced to one lane alternating throughout the day. These delays are necessary for the construction of the active pathway along Beach Grove Road that will connect to a trail near the Beach Grove Home. This work is expected to be ongoing for the next several weeks. UPEI road extension work will be taking place for the week October 13 16. This work consists of the expansion of the University Avenue and Enman Crescent (south) intersection, including the widening of the roadway and work on the median. Only minor traffic delays are expected and traffic control personnel will be on site. Pedestrians are advised to use the sidewalk on the UPEI side of University Avenue as heavy equipment will be on the opposite side of the road relocating the sidewalk. Motorists are advised the work will continue to upgrades to the pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Great George Street and Fitzroy Street. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times with stop and go traffic. Traffic control personnel will be on site to direct motorists. Pedestrians are advised that the existing overhead crossing light will be removed while the work is ongoing and will be reinstated upon completion. The Old Triangle will remain open during this time to its patrons. The sidewalk in front of the radio station on Great George Street will be closed to pedestrian traffic.

Reminder: The monthly meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at 5 p.m. As the City continues to follow physical distancing protocols as set out by PEI Public Health, seating for the public will be limited to 15. Upon arrival, individuals will be required to provide information for contact tracing purposes. The meeting will be streamed live at: www.charlottetown.ca/video. The full meeting package is available at: https://www.charlottetown.ca/.../monthly_meeting_package See Less

On behalf of Mayor Philip Brown, Council and staff...Happy Thanksgiving!

Stop by Connaught Square to see Jane Whitten’s art installation as part of Rooted in Art. Jane’s project, Knitting our Roots, highlights three trees, a white ash, a Norway maple, and an American elm. Ash trees were a very popular tree in cities for a long time but are now at risk because of the Emerald Ash Borer. This insect has not yet been found in PEI but has been found in many other provinces, leading to the loss of ash trees. If you travel outside of PEI, make sure not to bring firewood back with you as many invasive insects travel in wood from one spot to another. To hear Jane speak about Knitting our Roots and to learn more about Rooted in Art, watch the video below and visit www.charlottetown.ca/roots