News

Job Posting: Racing Manager

Posted Date:

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Job Details: The Racing Manager reports directly to the Director of the Raceway/Grandstand. Key responsibilities include management of staff, as well as collaborating as a team to enhance strategies and further the goals of the Raceway and overall organization. Responsibilities of the Racing...

Forest City SynBio joins the grove

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

LONDON, Ontario - June 29, 2021 - Forest City SynBio Inc. ("FCSB") partners with the Western Fair Association to build a 7,000-sf synthetic biology startup accelerator within The Grove, set to open doors early 2022. Tapping into The Grove's $7.2M grant from FedDev Ontario to...

GANGLE DEPARTS RACEWAY FOR NEW OPPORTUNITY DOWN UNDER

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

London, June 24, 2021 -- A familiar face will be missing when racing returns to The Raceway at Western Fair District this Fall. Racing Manager Greg Gangle, along with his partner Anna Glide and their two children Taylor and Shanelle, have relocated to Australia where Gangle will take on a new...

WESTERN FAIR CANCELLED FOR THIS SEPTEMBER; PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR 2022

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

London, ON, June 15, 2021 -- The Western Fair Association’s Board of Governors and management team announced today that the 146th Western Fair which was scheduled to take place this Fall from September 10 – 19 has been cancelled. The Western Fair is one of many across the country...

We are currently seeking an Agri-Food Supervisor

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Friday, April 30, 2021

Western Fair District is a not-for-profit agricultural Association that has evolved over a century-and-a-half to a multi-faceted event centre which includes agriculture, education, sports, entertainment, music, and shopping. Today, everything from the annual fall fair, consumer and trade shows,...

Call goes out to hundreds of food entrepreneurs

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Monday, March 29, 2021

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – A new initiative to support start-ups in southwestern Ontario’s food and beverage manufacturing industry has launched – and it’s inviting hundreds of entrepreneurs to get involved. Foodpreneur Advantage is open for registrations from people...

The Raceway To Resume Live Racing On Tuesday, February 16

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Friday, February 12, 2021

LONDON, February 12, 2021 – Following Friday’s designation of the London-Middlesex Region being placed in the ‘Red-Control’ zone by the Government of Ontario, The Raceway at Western Fair District has announced plans to resume live racing, without spectators, at the London...

Engaging the audience in new way at this year’s National Poultry Show

Posted Date:

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

London, ON, Feb. 10, 2021 -- We are all feeling a bit cooped up these days. Make the most of it by getting your ticket to the premier poultry event in Canada, coming to you in a virtual format this year. Mark your calendars for Engage - a virtual National Poultry Show event, sponsored by Aviagen...

We are currently seeking a Program & Development Manager at The Grove to join our team!

Posted Date:

Monday, February 8, 2021

London Farm Show Connect held virtually this March with a portion of each ticket sold going to 4-H Ontario

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

London, February 3, 2020 -- The London Farm Show has been around more than 82 years and has grown into the largest indoor farm show in Eastern Canada. It has seen many changes during that period but this year will be something new for the historic show as it goes virtual for the first time....