Euston Street site of Irving Oil station dating from the 1930s is now owned by City of Charlottetown

11-06-2025

The old Irving Gas station in downtown Charlottetown is about to get a facelift. Irving Oil has donated the site to the City of Charlottetown. Mayor Philip Brown says the location will be turned into a charging station for EVs and e-bikes, as well as a community hub where municipal and provincial officials can work out of.

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Businesses, residents raise safety concerns about site of April fire, vacant building

CTV News

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CTV News

Businesses, residents raise safety concerns about site of April fire, vacant building

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CBC

12 minutes ago

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CBC

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