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A plan to revitalize Kent street will now move forward after approval by the fire department and Charlottetown city council.

Smoke alarms were an important part of preventing death or injury in an early morning fire Sunday in Charlottetown, says fire inspector Kent Mitchell.

Plans to revamp a downtown Charlottetown street have hit an impasse after the city’s fire department ruled the proposal could get in the way of firefighters. 

James Duncan Tyler, 91, of McLeansboro, went to be with the Lord at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was born February 13, 1930 in McLeansboro, the only son of James Monroe and Lurlin Gertrude (Duncan) Tyler. J.D. was a friend to all and never met a stranger. With a very kind heart he was full of life, enjoyed making people laugh, and always had a smile. J.D. was a proud Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Air Force. J.D. married Vada Faye Mitchell in 1959 and was bless...

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Posted: Jun 02, 2021 5:00 PM AT | Last Updated: June 2 Fire inspector Kent Mitchell surveys the damage at Canadas Best Value Inn on Wednesday.(Brian Higgins/CBC) Twenty-four people who were displaced by a fire at a Charlottetown motel were self-isolating under public health orders and have been safely moved to another location, says P.E.I.s fire inspector. Kent Mitchell said about 30 firefighters responded to the call at Canadas Best Value Inn on Capital Drive shortly before 7 p.m. Most of the ...

"I think all indications are that the fire was purposely set. Although it is still under investigation we can certainly determine that it was highly suspicious," said Deputy Chief Brad MacConnell, adding no one has been charged at this point. "The investigation is still ongoing at this time," said Kent Mitchell, Charlottetown fire inspector. "We finished the on-scene part of the investigation this morning. So, there is going to be questioning and interviewing of eye witnesses, that type of thin...

Posted: Feb 19, 2021 6:59 PM AT | Last Updated: February 19 A removal order was carried out for the tenants renting out the attic unit at a small apartment at noon on Friday.(David Donnelly/CBC) The city of Charlottetown removed tenants from a residence on Richmond Street on Friday. The tenants were living in the third-floor attic of the building. According to a written release, the city went to court to get the removal order.  City fire inspector Kent Mitchell said concerns about fire saf...