As the loonie slowly recovers, P.E.I. looks to establish itself as a labour market The days of Alberta having the strongest labour market are over, thanks to a crash in oil prices. The new leader in that department? Prince Edward Island. With a population of just 140,000 people, the island […]
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Postmedia Network announces restructuring plans
90 jobs lost as company merges papers in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Ottawa Approximately 90 jobs across the country were lost on Jan. 26, 2016 as part of a merger across a number of Postmedia Network’s daily newspapers. The Ottawa Sun and Ottawa Citizen now share a newsroom and resources, […]
Ontario to address domestic violence in remote communities
Two new initiatives hope to target domestic violence in northern, remote, and rural communities On Jan. 22, 2016, Minister of Community and Social Services Dr. Helena Jaczek announced two new initiatives to help northern, rural, and remote Ontario communities address domestic violence. The province plans on introducing a new, $1 […]
Guelph Mercury ends publication after 149 years
Guelph’s local paper printed last issue on Jan. 29, 2016 The Guelph Mercury’s final edition was printed on Friday, Jan. 29. The closure will leave 23 full-time and three part-time employees out of work. The Guelph Mercury, owned by TorStar Corporation’s Metroland Media Group, was owned by Thomson Newspaper Corp. […]
NHL All-Star captain John Scott standing his ground
Surprise fan votes create uncomfortable publicity situation for NHL The newly-formatted 61st NHL All-Star game took place on Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee. The changes for this year’s All-Star game include three 20-minute games of three-on-three, replacing the traditional sixty-minute game. If the game is tied after 20 minutes, […]
Strength-based class offers alternative to traditional cardio
An inside look at the fitness classes offered at the University of Guelph According to the student mental health support center at the University of Michigan, some of the possible benefits of exercise include “reduced stress, release of endorphins, improved memory, increased energy, improved sleep [and] improved focus.” These benefits […]
Guelph Ultimate Frisbee athlete to represent Canada
PhD candidate headed to World Championships You might not expect a world-class athlete to also be a postdoctoral fellow, but Becky MacPherson is doing just that. MacPherson will be working on her research while training to compete with the Team Canada Women’s Masters team at the World Ultimate Guts Championships […]
The health benefits of fermented foods
Helping to restore the good bacteria to your gut Healthy bacteria are essential for our bodies. Gut microbiota, more commonly called gut flora, are the tiny microbes living in your intestine. Each person will have tens of trillions of microorganisms living inside of them, and about two thirds of this […]
A closer look at eating disorders
Promoting understanding can help reduce stigma February 1-7 marks Eating Disorder Awareness Week. According to the National Eating Disorder Information Centre, this week’s goal is to “increase awareness of the factors contributing to eating disorders, promote healthy body image and self-esteem, and celebrate the diversity of shapes and sizes.” This […]
Local concert raises money for Guelph Girls Rock Camp
Local leading ladies rock the eBar On Friday Jan. 29, 2016 the eBar was host to a night of powerful female-led rock and roll. The lineup included Guelph’s own Cupcake Ductape alongside The Folk and Toronto’s So Young. The event, hosted by Kazoo!, was a fundraiser for the new Guelph […]
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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.