Independent News for the University of Guelph Community
She is the first hip-hop artist to do so since the prize was established. by, Lauren Davies History was made in the world of Canadian music as the 2019 Polaris Music Prize was awarded to a hip-hop artist for the first time since the award was established in 2006. Toronto-born […]
A classic bit of sports writing all the way from November 9, 1960. The Editor’s Note reads: Through the diligence of the members of the editorial staff, The Ontarion has been able to acquire the rights to some hitherto unpublished works of the greatest writers of English Literature. This week, the […]
What you need to know about the 2019 Federal Election By, Ifrah Ikram Election day is mere weeks away and one topic on the minds of many voters is the environment. Listed here are the major parties and their policies regarding the environment. Liberal Party of Canada Recently, Trudeau has […]
Alumni Spotlight: Kate O’Neill wins scholarship from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Kate O’Neill, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Honours in Environmental Science from the University of Guelph in 2013, has earned a scholarship from The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Scholarships are awarded in recognition of outstanding […]
No place to eat… Each Month we invite writers to contribute their hot takes, stories, and insights on big-time serious important topics to our new column, This Column is Not Satire. To contribute your work, visit Click Here By: Dietarily Distraught Yesternight, dear reader, I was absolutely astounded to […]
You should be voting in the upcoming CSA election Jack Fisher | Former CSA President The U of G campus is a special place. We often talk about the campus culture we’re a part of and how great it is, but that didn’t happen overnight. It’s taken years of […]
WE ARE NOT GOING TO TELL YOU TO GO VOTE — that’s a choice you get to make — but what we will say though is, consider it. The results of this election will impact all of Canada. They will affect your community and they will affect communities you’re not a […]
Awarding the top Canadian nonfiction of the year Each year, the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction is awarded in recognition of excellence in literary nonfiction, which includes essays, history, biography, memoir, commentary, and criticism. Each finalist will receive $5,000. The winner will be announced on November 5, 2019. […]
Staying in Guelph this summer? Here are just a few of the great things you can enjoy in the Royal City this summer season! Survival Kit Here are some summer essentials you’ll need as you work your way through our staycation guide. Sunscreen Bug Spray Sensible Shoes Sunglasses Hat Refillable […]
Panel held at Guelph-Humber discusses relationship between justice and media On March 19, graduating media studies students at the University of Guelph-Humber hosted a free speaker event looking at how social media has become the platform for social justice. EMERGE is a multidisciplinary project run by media studies students at […]
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.