No more free parking at the Group Health Centre

The days of free parking are over at the Group Health Centre on McNabb Street.

Months after shutting down its old-school parking meters — citing rampant vandalism and how difficult it is to find replacement parts — Group Health has officially unveiled a new pay and display system.

The parking lot now boasts three payment machines, which run on solar power and turn off when not in use.

The rate is $2.50 for every 20 minutes of parking, up to 60 minutes. The machines accept coins, credit or debit.

“Instructions are posted to each machine to help users,” says a Facebook post from Group Health. “For any assistance, please contact the front desk.”

At least the health care is still free.