On Oct. 23, 2015, the Coalition for Migrant Workers’ Rights Canada (CMWRC) set their MoVE campaign in motion. The 100-day MoVE campaign stands for the Mobility, Voice and Equality of migrant workers across Canada. The CMWRC was formed over the course of the last year when groups of migrant workers […]
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Refugees will be allowed to compete in Olympic Games
The president of the International Olympics Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, recently announced to the UN general assembly that refugee athletes who are “highly qualified” will be allowed to compete in the Olympics. The next Games will be taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the summer of 2016. Bach […]
The definitive guide to Bond movies
With Spectre coming out in theatres soon, it seems fitting to recap the best Bond films to date. Here are some of the most iconic movies that are not only incredible on their own, but also have a significant impact on the entire franchise. 5. License to Kill (1989) License […]
Ontario government proposes sexual violence protection
On Oct. 27 2015, the Government of Ontario proposed the Sexual Violence and Harassment Plan Act (SVHPA). The legislation is designed to fulfil commitments that the Ontario Liberals have made through their “It’s Never Okay” action plan. If the Sexual Violence and Harassment Plan Act is passed through the political […]
Manitoba offers HPV vaccination to boys
On Oct. 21, 2015, the Government of Manitoba announced that, as of Sept. 2016, boys as well as girls will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination across the province. The vaccination has been offered in Manitoba schools to girls in grade six since 2008, and is only now being […]
Why 10,000 Flags doesn’t mean I hate women
As a woman, I always find it strange when I’m accused of hating women and wanting to rob them of their rights. Of course I don’t, but sometimes the actions I take and the opinions I present warrant that very accusation from others. I’m part of LifeChoice, the club that […]
Re: the freedom to be offended
Let me preface what I’m about to say with a few facts of my own: I’m a Guelph graduate, I’m a filthy leftist (Harper is the worst), I’m an atheist, and I believe wholeheartedly in a woman’s inherent right to control her own sexual identity from start to finish. I […]
First World Indigenous Games celebrate sport and culture
From Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2,000 Indigenous peoples from 30 countries across the globe gathered for the very first World Indigenous Games in Palmas, the capital city of Brazil’s Tocantins State. The motto of Palmas in preparation for the games was “Em 2015, somos todos indígenas,” which translates to, […]
The autonomous vehicle paradox
Self-driving cars are rapidly becoming a reality. In a report by the Economist in August, it was speculated that self-driving cars could reduce the number of vehicles on the road by up to 90 per cent. A study by the Eno Center for Transportation estimated that if 90 per cent […]
Guelph students feed the community
Trick Or Eat, the national food drive spearheaded by the on-campus Meal Exchange chapter, took place this past Halloween, Oct. 31, 2015. Students and community members who signed up for the event joined one of two large groups that headed to different Guelph neighbourhoods to trick-or-treat for non-perishable food instead […]
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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.