Tag: Western Fair
Area schools mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As Canada marks its fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Londonâs schools plan to honour survivors and children who never returned from the nationâs Indigenous residential schools. Both Mondayâs federal holiday and Orange Shirt Day are Sept. 30. Canadians are encouraged to wear orange in remembrance of the children who survived and those who […]
Fare With A Flair: Barley flexible and nutritious
My first encounter with barley was in the canned beef and barley soup my mother would often serve when I came home from school for lunch.
Western Fair mural marathon leaves lasting mark on Old East Village
Twenty-five street artists. A 10-day festival. One lasting impact on Old East Village.  Giant murals now grace three of the four sides of Queens Park, the green space on the northwest corner of the Western Fair Racetrack â the result of a marathon effort by Canadian and international street artists during this yearâs Western Fair. […]
Western Fair: Want to get away from the midway? There’s still plenty to do
So you’ve been on the rides, you’ve tried some of the food, and now you’re looking for other things to do to round out your trip to the Western Fair.
Western Fair’s menu: Foot-long fries, deep-fried candy bars … and vegetables, too
We’ve given our recommendations for the thrill-seekers at the Western Fair, but what about when your tummy starts rumbling?
Brandon Prust grabs London Nationals’ reins, with help from old friends
In his own way, Brandon Prust is helping get the gang back together.
Old goalie guru returns as London Knights eye net gains: ‘Part of the family’
Dave Rook is back for a third round as London Knights goaltending coach.
Let’s ride! Five thrill-seeking options of all sizes on the Western Fair midway
The granddaddy of fall fairs in Southwestern Ontario, Western Fair is back for another 10-day run with one of the largest midways in the country
Make or break time for three goalies vying for London Knights crease
Owen Willmore has an impressive 20-4-0-2 record as an Ontario Hockey League goaltender.
PHOTOS: Western Fair over the years
We’re days away from the return of Western Fair (have you read our preview?) and we’re looking back on London’s annual rite of September through the lens of London Free Press photographers.