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New Year's Eve Celebrations December 31, 2022

The City of St. John’s invites everyone to ring in the New Year with fun, free, family-friendly activities on Saturday, Dec. 31.

Gym and Swim

• 9 to 11 a.m.
• Gym and swim for families of all ages at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre and Paul Reynolds Community Centre.

Skating Party at The Loop, Bannerman Park

• 5 to 7 p.m.
• Grab your skates and helmet to enjoy a skating party with holiday music, free hot chocolate and party favours at the Loop.
• This event depends on ice conditions, please call the Loop Line...

Design Concept Announced for Mural on Harvey Road

Today, Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O’Leary was joined by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, and artist Lily Taylor to announce the design concept and funding for a ‘Come Home’ mural on Harvey Road. The mural will celebrate the meaning of home to people of Newfoundland and Labrador – Indigenous people, newcomers, and multigenerational families.

“I am pleased to announce that we have awarded the Come Home mural project to artists Lily Taylor and Molly...

Winter is Coming: Sign up for Notifications

With winter weather upon us, be sure to keep informed about when and where you can park. There are multiple winter parking restrictions in St. John’s. You can learn about them on our website, or sign up for notifications.

Outside Downtown: 24-Hour Parking Restriction

The 24-Hour Parking Restriction is declared when required, based on the weather forecast and current conditions. If you park on a street that is outside of the designated downtown area, you will need to move your vehicle from the street...

City Holds the Line in Budget 2023

Today, the City of St. John’s released the details of Budget 2023 which includes measures to address inflationary pressures without increasing property taxes.

The 2023 Budget for the City of St. John’s is balanced at $333,282,356, an increase of 4.3% over 2022.

Mill rates for residential and commercial property owners stay the same in 2023 as in 2022: 8.3 mills for residential and 26.9 mills for commercial. Water tax, however, will increase by $45 and commercial water usage rates will rise 7.1%....

Paid Parking Information and FAQ

The City has completed rolling out pay stations and the PayByPhone parking application to the downtown core, and other areas in the City such as Churchill Square; Westerland Road, Ricketts Road; Freshwater Road; Harvey Road; Cookstown Road; and Long’s Hill.

The paid parking program helps to ensure turnover for businesses and services in these areas and is part of a sustainable and effective on-street parking program.

Please look for signage when parking, which will note any parking restrictions in...