Most recent conclusions about the global health emergency The Zika virus—part of the virus family Flaviviridae, and the genus Flavivirus—has been making headlines recently as the latest global health emergency, partly due to the fact that relatively little is known about true scale of the epidemic. Current estimates put the […]
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Outside the Lines: Ninjitsu
An ancient art of self-defense on campus What is it? Ninjutsu is a form of martial art that took root in rural villages during Japan’s feudal era. It began as an amalgamation of what some of the village people could do and teach to protect themselves and others from the […]
Maple Leafs unveil new logo for centennial season
Historical logo changes made for first time since 1970 The Toronto Maple Leafs unveiled their new logo on Feb. 2, 2016, during an episode of The Leaf: Blueprint, a show that follows the team’s journey to Stanley Cup contention in the new era. The logo was designed in preparation for […]
United Nations declares Julian Assange “arbitrarily detained”
Chronicling the story of the mind behind WikiLeaks Julian Assange is a name that has dominated headlines for almost 10 years. Assange is credited as the founder of the whistleblowing website WikiLeaks. The website has garnered world-wide attention and controversy with its seemingly fearless pursuit of publishing private and confidential […]
CSA issues letter to U of G President Franco Vaccarino
The university’s central student government tackles mental health concerns on campus On Feb. 4, 2016, the Central Student Association (CSA) issued an open letter to President Franco Vaccarino, requesting that he meet with them to discuss accessibility issues surrounding mental health care on campus. The letter is the result of […]
A year in review with Mayor Cam Guthrie
A closer look at the City of Guelph through the eyes of Mayor Guthrie On Feb. 5, 2016, The Ontarion sat down with Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie, to discuss his first year in office, and what the future might hold for the city. In the 14 months since Mayor Guthrie […]
Common Cents: Lingering loonie losses
Canada slowly marches back to a recovered loonie Still don’t have plans for the reading week? Well look no further, a solution is here. The popular South Carolina town of Myrtle Beach knows that the falling loonie means Canadians won’t be coming to the U.S., and the city wants to […]
Ontario government issues $750M green bond
Investments include green infrastructure and transit initiatives across the province On Feb. 2, 2016, the Government of Ontario issued a second green bond of $750 million, as a part of a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the provincial level. The proceeds will finance eight projects deemed beneficial to […]
Islam Awareness Week at the U of G
The MSA hosts a series of events to spread knowledge and awareness The University of Guelph is celebrating Islam Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is the Golden Age of Islam, which includes a celebration of the contributions made by Muslims in the realms of science, art, engineering, architecture, and […]
Benefits of Google Fiber to affect low-income residents
Google implements free Internet for low-income Kansas City residents Last summer, leading technology company Google made a pledge to provide free high-speed Internet for low-income households across the United States. The first step for fulfilling this promise was met on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2016, when 100 homes in Kansas were […]
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The Ontarion publishes independent, student-produced news, opinion, and commentary for University of Guelph students so that they can make informed decisions in their lives. To do this, The Ontarion provides learning opportunities and training in journalism, media production, leadership, board governance, and other aspects of nonprofit news.
The Ontarion is the University of Guelph’s independent student newspaper. It began in 1951 as part of the Ontario Agricultural College and then began to represent the entire University of Guelph once it amalgamated in 1964. The Ontarion incorporated in May 1970 as The Ontarion, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation registered with the province of Ontario.