Kingston officials say this year’s Queen’s University homecoming is expected to be calmer than usual, as it coincides with Reading Week, with most students anticipated to celebrate the following weekend instead.

“The university has been in partnership with the City of Kingston, Kingston police, KFL&A Public Health, just to name a few, to work on a collaborative concept to help us through the homecoming weekend,” said Julie Brown, Queen’s University’s media relations manager.

Kingston police say officers are preparing for two weekends of activity, with efforts already underway to keep celebrations safe and respectful.

“The homecoming is this Saturday, however the students have indicated that they are having a ‘faux coming,’ which will take place the following weekend when all the student

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