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Downtown Christmas Parade a Huge Success! 3 responses

THE PARADE IS GOING AHEAD TODAY AT 1:00 pm Sunday, November 28. The Annual Downtown Christmas Parade. 2 responses

Charlie played a key role in the transformation of the organization in 1989 from a corporation to a commission and the establishment of the St. John’s Downtown Development Commission and Business Improvement Area. 2 responses

Aug 08

Downtown Busker Festival 7th annual Busker Festival a success

Despite damp weather on Friday and an unforecasted rain storm mid-Saturday, record crowds made the 7th Annual Downtown Busker Festival a huge success. one response

It’s the new motto for the Downtown Development Commission, and we think it suits us pretty well. Along with the new website, the DDC is happy to be taking another step towards improving downtown St. John’s. one response

Rocket Bakery and Fresh Food is preparing to inject new fuel into a heritage space in downtown St. John’s. Housed in the former Auntie Crae’s at 272 Water Street one response

Be sure to join us tonight for the final screening this season for Reel Downtown. The Rowdy Man starring Gordon Pinsent is the feature film for tonight beginning at dusk (approximately 9:20 pm). Come down a little earlier and enjoy the traditional live tunes by local musicians The Old Rowsers. one response

Please be advised that between July 31 and August 7 season three of the Republic of Doyle will be filming at various locations in the Downtown resulting in some temporary parking restrictions and street closures/delays. one response

Aug 05

7th Annual Downtown Busker Festival St. John's Downtown Busker Festival Aug 6-8

Watch or even volunteer to help as jugglers, magicians, acrobats, comedians and performers we can’t even define show you what they can do! no responses

Aug 30

2010 United Way Campaign Kick-Off Campaign Kick-Off Sept. 10

The United Way of Newfoundland and Labrador will kick off it’s 2010 Campaign on Friday September 10, 2010 at Scotia Plaza on Water Street. no responses

Two new Board members appointed for a one-year term Read More

Beginning at 12:30 am and continuing until 7:30 am, Thursday, February 9, 2012 snow will be removed or plowed on 13 Downtown streets Read More

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People in the St. John's area are getting their first look at plans for a new high school to be built in the the city's west end.

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