Broughdale Avenue

• Western University Homecoming parties underway on Broughdale Avenue

  Nearly 7,000 people were on Broughdale Ave. and the surrounding area last year during the height of the parties. Several roads were closed, including Richmond Street.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2023
  
• London, Ont. police, EMS enlist extra staff as officials brace for busy homecoming weekend

  This year's homecoming weekend, which runs Friday until Sunday, will see the first full-fledged homecoming celebrations in the city since before the pandemic.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2022
  
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• Western University students hoping for the best after large gatherings prompt warning

  Fear of a return to online learning amid the ongoing COVID pandemic looms large for Western University students after weekend parties prompted a stern warning from the school.

  Education

  Sep 8, 2021
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• 2 women fined over Broughdale Avenue St. Patrick’s Day party in London, Ont.

  The city says two women, both 21, have each been issued a fine 'for hosting an indoor gathering which exceeded the number permitted.'

  Health

  Mar 31, 2021
• Western University students skipping FOCO; at least 1 Broughdale Avenue resident overjoyed

  "This is the first time in a few years that I am actually at my house at this hour, so I didn't leave, so I was very happy."

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2020
• ‘Faux Week’ cancelled, concerns linger as Western University students return

  While students off-campus have already begun making their way back to London, Ont., Western's on-campus students are set to move in starting Thursday.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2020
• Western’s FoCo party resulted in over $300K in policing costs, 31 hospitalized: emergency officials

  By the end of Western University's Fake Homecoming on Saturday, there were 809 calls to emergency services, with police making 14 arrests and issuing 62 tickets and 2,070 warnings.

  Crime

  Sep 30, 2019
• London police ramp up resources in anticipation for FoCo

  Last year's FoCo saw 20,000 people show up on Broughdale Avenue with dozens hospitalizations.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2019
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• London police fine 4 tenants $1,130 each under updated bylaw after over 200 turn out to party

  Just before midnight Friday, officers arrived on scene to find 200 to 300 people at a home on the infamous street. 

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2019
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• Proposed bylaw aimed at curbing FoCo earns London council committee support

  The proposed bylaw will need full council approval before it can come into effect. City council meets next on Aug. 27.

  Politics

  Aug 14, 2019