New documentary looks at controversial new anti-terror legislation Prime Minister Stephen Harper is making one of his most controversial moves yet as he attempts to pass the infamous “anti-terror” bill, Bill C-51. Supporters tote the bill as a comprehensive and effective method for dealing with unprecedented security issues that come […]
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Harper Moves to Expand Anti-Terror Action
Conservative government looks to extend on-ground mission against ISIS With plans of expanding the mission against ISIS, the Conservative government is attempting to play to its strengths of security. So far, the mission has consisted of sending 600 Canadian air force personnel to take part in air strikes against ISIS, […]
Relay for Life
Photos by Mohammad Melebari On Friday, March 21, the University of Guelph hosted its annual Relay for Life event at The Field House, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Relay for Life is a community fundraising event at which participants walk and run together, passing a baton like a traditional […]
Why so Brutal, Guelph?
Is anyone else appreciating this? What stunning architecture we have on campus. Did you realize famed CN Tower architect John Hamilton Andrews built the South Residences during Guelph’s expansion in the 1960s? His love of raw concrete and angles seems to know no bounds and though many of you might […]
Farewell to a Canadian Hero
Steve Nash – one of the greatest to play the game Steve Nash, the greatest Canadian to ever play in the NBA, announced his retirement on March 21, calling it quits after 18 seasons. Nash last played for the Los Angeles Lakers. A native of Victoria, British Columbia, Nash went […]
Your Metabolism: How Does it Work?
Looking at six metabolism myths When it comes to the body’s health, few topics are more misunderstood than the concept of metabolism. The reality is that there are more myths out there about metabolism than there are about Area 51 and Bigfoot put together. Myth No. 1: Metabolism is entirely […]
When a Parent Gets Diagnosed with Cancer
Ways to find a balance in an uncontrollable situation No one likes to hear that dreaded word – that word that has the power to flip your life around in a matter of seconds. A word that you hear often, but never expect will apply to someone you love. Cancer. […]
General Managers Make Changes to NHL
GM’s recommend three-on-three overtime, change faceoffs Every March the National Hockey League’s (NHL) general managers conduct an annual meeting to discuss potential rule changes so the league will continuously improve. This year, the main issues that were addressed were the high amount of shootouts and the lack of offence seen […]
Curtain Call Presents Spring Awakening
Titillating musical hits and misses in U of G production From March 4 to 6, Curtain Call Productions presented Spring Awakening, written by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater as a musical interpretation of the play of the same name by Frank Wedekind. Though original productions of the musical were met […]
How Music can Define a Trip
Every place has a rhythm: The Growlers are California’s “I don’t know how you find love in L.A.,/ They don’t make them like they do in the country…” As Brooks Nielsen serenaded the beach bum that lives in the sunny side of my heart, I closed my eyes and allowed […]
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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.