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• London police spent $265K on patrols for 2022 Western University homecoming: report

  The recent HoCo price tag marks a $9,057 increase from the so-called “fake homecoming” in 2021 which London Police says cost taxpayers $256,098.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2023
  
• Kingston police ‘disappointed’ in behaviour shown during ‘foco’ festivities

  A weekend of partying for 'faux homecoming' throughout Kingston, Ont.'s University District led to a lengthy list of fines and charges from both police and bylaw enforcement. 

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022
  
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• Person seriously injured in collision during homecoming party in Kingston

  Queen's University students took to the streets for annual homecoming and "fake homecoming" celebrations on Saturday, keeping Kingston first responders busy.

  Crime

  Oct 23, 2022
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• KFL&A COVID-19 cases remain high ahead of Queen’s University Homecoming, election

  COVID-19 case numbers in the KFL&A region remain elevated as the city prepares for two weekends of raucous university parties and a municipal election.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2022
• No major incidents so far at Western’s annual homecoming

  London, Ont., police say no major incidents have been reported so far as partiers gather around Western University for the annual homecoming, or HoCo, celebration.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2022
• Police presence heavy during second Queen’s homecoming weekend

  Although the second weekend of partying took place for what students dubbed 'faux-co,' police presence was heavier including a mounted unit from Toronto.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2021
• Homecoming parties in London, Ont. were calm, but more data still forthcoming

  Police say the "unsanctioned student event on Broughdale Avenue and surrounding streets" drew an estimated 2,000 people at its height on Saturday.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2021
• COVID-19: Western Homecoming sees smaller-than-normal turnout amid pandemic

  A large police presence and ongoing pandemic kept Western’s Homecoming celebrations relatively tame this year, but still attracted people to Broughdale Avenue on Saturday.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2021
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• COVID-19: London officials hopeful but prepared as Homecoming approaches

  While this year's Homecoming is filled with virtual celebration and tame in-person events, there's concern over massive unsanctioned parties that typically surround the weekend.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2021
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• COVID-19: MLHU issue new orders ahead of potential HoCo, FoCo weekend celebrations

  The Section 22 Orders, which allow health units to implement localized rules within their jurisdiction, are set to come into place at 12:01 p.m. on Thursday.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2021