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Hooked on books
Bookworms in London and Middlesex County have been busy lately. Reports given to city council indicate library circulation in Middlesex County jumped three per cent since 2008, while London saw an increase of 7.4 per cent. Book reservations also increased ... Read More »
Cash at the root of City clash over recycling plant
The decision of whether or not to trash London’s proposed $22 million recycling facility comes down to the wire this week. Originally approved by City council in the summer, the project has been pushed back four times due to pending ... Read More »
Quebec tuition freeze fini?
Quebec’s post-secondary tuition freeze could be in store for a thaw. On Tuesday, former Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard, accompanied by other prominent Quebec politicians, signed a declaration advocating an increase in post-secondary tuition across the province. Quebec implemented the successful ... Read More »
City scrutinizing transportation methods
The City of London is entering phase two of its three-phase master plan. In September, London launched Smart Moves — an initiative to study every form of current transportation, their strong points, and how they can be improved. Ultimately, the ... Read More »
Bigger is not always better
It’s not the size of the hot dog — it’s how you use it. A group of paediatricians in the United States is calling for a redesign of the classic street meat so it does not pose a choking hazard ... Read More »
Kings library to stay open 24-hours during exams
Nerds are getting a new nightlife thanks to King’s University College. The affiliate’s library will be open for 24-hours during the April exam season. The extended hours will run Monday to Friday from April 11 to 30. “I didn’t actually ... Read More »
Health unit web site discloses infractions
Last week, the Middlesex-London Health Unit launched a new food inspection disclosure website, allowing London residents to easily access the results of health compliance checks. According to the website, residences and other food services offered on Western’s campus received both ... Read More »
Full results of the 2010/11 election
The University Students’ Council released the full election results for the 2010/11 election. Total voter turnout was 7,679. USC President-elect Mike Tithecott beat runner-up Matthijs van Gaalen by 296 votes. Voter turnout was lower than last year, when 9,470 students ... Read More »
Tithecott takes it
Mike Tithecott edged out Matthijs van Gaalen in the University Students’ Council presidential election last night earning the victory with 2,066 votes. After being mobbed by his campaign team following the announcement, Tichecott shared an emotional hug with his father ... Read More »
USC looks to take the stick out of the Spoke
As one of Western’s longest and proudest traditions, the Spoke has more than 40 years of memories behind it. “I hear stories of lineups all the way out to Concrete Beach,” Sacha Kumar, vice-president finance for the University Students’ Council, ... Read More »
Prof and former prez talk candidate debate tactics
Public speaking is often cited as one of people’s greatest fears. However, the University Students’ Council presidential candidates are required to speak countless times in front of an audience. The Gazette enlisted Ninian Mellamphy, professor emeritus in the department of ... Read More »
On the go with Emily Rowe
As election season climaxes at Western, the Gazette has overheard many students asking — what, exactly, is the University Students’ Council president? So we sent Gazette news editor Abid-Aziz Ladhani to trail current USC president Emily Rowe and share a ... Read More »
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