Thanks to the combined funding of two groups of Guelph alumni and the Libro Credit Union, called the Libro Professorship in Regional Economic Development for southwestern Ontario is set to open next year under the Ontario Agricultural College. The professorship is set to be filled in 2016 and will focus […]
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Starting the semester off “write”
Brace yourselves, assignments are coming. September is over, which means it’s the season of writing. So, if you are struggling with a project, regardless of the stage in your academic career, your area of study, or your familiarity with the English language, Writing Services can help you. This learning system […]
Ontario teachers union threatens strike
Tensions continue between the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and the Government of Ontario, as the threat of rotating strikes becomes more of a reality for elementary schools across the province. Bargaining has resumed between ETFO president Sam Hammond and the province, but the possibility remains that a concrete […]
Don Cherry and Ron MacLean sharing a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame
It was recently announced that hockey broadcasters Don Cherry and Ron MacLean were chosen to share a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Don Cherry and Ron MacLean will join the 161 inductees cemented into the sidewalks of Toronto at this year’s annual celebration. “They are loved from coast to […]
Guelph Gryphons ousted by Queen’s Gaels
In the biggest upset of the season, the Queen’s Gaels avenged last year’s 66-0 defeat with a 23-15 win over the visiting Guelph Gryphons on Oct. 3. The Gaels led the game from start to finish in a windy affair dominated by turnovers, including three James Roberts interceptions in the […]
Ontario developing first culture strategy
It’s been said many times, many ways, that Canada lacks a specific cultural identity. Ontario is now attempting to challenge this notion. In her 2014 mandate letter to Michael Coteau, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Premier Kathleen Wynne stated the priority of “continuing to support culture, heritage, and tourism […]
Jays bound for playoffs—finally
For the first time since 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs. On Sept. 30th, the Jays mathematically clinched their first American League East Division Title in over 20 years following their 15-2 drubbing of the Baltimore Orioles. Second-year starting pitcher Marcus Stroman put together a masterful performance […]
In conversation with Born Ruffians
Toronto-based band Born Ruffians have released a follow up album to their 2013’s Birthmarks. Their forthcoming album, entitled RUFF, uses dark humour and catchy hooks to convey the reality of touring and being in the industry. The album begins with the track “Don’t Live Up” which conveys the cyclical, imperfect […]
Tips from a grocery guru
Whether you dread it or look forward to it all week, grocery shopping is simply unavoidable. As students, we tend to buy items of convenience; things we can prepare quickly while taking a five-minute study break during midterm or exam season. They are required on each product, but food labels […]
Guelph Taxi license revoked by police
Guelph Taxi Inc., one of the three taxi companies legally allowed to operate within the city of Guelph, had its license revoked by police on Sept. 29, 2015. The company’s license was revoked after a police investigation into the business found that the company did not adhere to one of […]
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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.