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• First responders wrap up 2023 Western University homecoming weekend

  An estimated 10,000 people attended unsanctioned homecoming street parties in London, Ont., throughout Saturday, with approximately 7,000 people remaining into the evening.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
  
• ‘Be respectful’: Local officials prepare for 2023 Western University HoCo

  Last year, nearly 7,000 people were on Broughdale Avenue and surrounding streets at the height of the unsanctioned event on Saturday.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2023
  
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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
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• Kingston Police facing $1.3 million budgetary deficit for 2022

  After a very busy year for police including multiple homicides, investigations and unsanctioned street parties, the police are facing a sizeable deficit for 2022.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2023
• More than 80 charges laid, nearly $89K fines given during Queen’s homecoming

  Kingston Police were out in full force during this past weekend's homecoming festivities at Queen's University.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2022
• Queen’s University past and present gather to celebrate homecoming

  The university-sanctioned events were well-attended this year, now that many pandemic measures have been dropped.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2022
• 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
• 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
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• Queen’s University students getting excited for Homecoming weekend

  As Queen's University's homecoming weekend draws near, the buzz over the weekend is starting to build among much of the student body.

  Education

  Oct 5, 2022
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• London, Ont. first responders recap Western University homecoming weekend

  London, Ont., police issued more than 200 charges and warnings during Western University’s homecoming celebrations over the weekend.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022