In Charles-Étienne Ferland’s Dévorés, wasps are at the top of the food chain In our current time of food insecurity, insects have entered the spotlight as an undervalued and promising food source. However, in Charles-Étienne Ferland’s new post-apocalyptic novel, Dévorés, published by Ottawa publishing house Les Éditions L’Interligne, this prospect […]
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Weather Station wows indie rock faithful at Royal City Church
Kazoo! and CSA host acclaimed songwriter following her stop at SXSW Fresh off a tour that included a highly praised set at SXSW (garnering mentions from Rolling Stone and The New York Times), indie-label folk artist Tamara Lindeman put on a gorgeous performance for those lucky enough to be in […]
Magnesium supplements
Do we really need them? In recent years, the introduction of nutritional supplements to the Canadian diet has become increasingly common. With products ranging from vitamins and minerals to fish oils and antacids, many individuals have begun to add supplements to their daily routine. Some of the more popular supplements […]
College Royal 2018
North America’s biggest student run open house College Royal is a great way for U of G students to volunteer their time while gaining invaluable skills in animal handling. This past weekend, the College Royal Society, in conjunction with a number of U of G organizations and clubs, hosted the 94th […]
Letter to the Editor: CSA elections
Last week, I was struck by an article entitled, “I know why you didn’t vote in the CSA elections — but why didn’t you run?” Engagement is almost a universal challenge for student unions. Student life is a balancing act: academics, extracurriculars, work, grad school applications, social life, maintaining overall […]
Flowie water sensor cuts water usage and saves money
Guelph citizens encouraged to go with the flow The average Canadian wastes 38,000 litres of water, a cost of about $150 per year, according to Ruth Casselman, COO and co-founder of Alert Labs. The Kitchener-based technology company, developed a new device called the Flowie, which reduces water intake by an average […]
Bike battles: Theft prevention tips
Because no one wants to get their bike stolen Look around campus at any given time and you can probably spot a bike rack (or two!). Cycling is the most efficient way to get around, get exercise, and be eco-friendly — all at the same time! And yet, only the strongest […]
Spare Time captures artistic range of U of G drawing students
Students in Drawing IV display work at Boarding House Gallery On Wednesday night, the Boarding House Gallery held a reception for Spare Time, an exhibit showcasing work by 14 upper-year drawing students in the U of G’s fine arts program. Students in the Drawing IV class presented the final products […]
Juried Art Show celebrates student artists
Jurors award Racquel Rowe top prize in 50th annual event If you happened to walk through Zavitz Hall this past weekend, you may have noticed the space was filled with even more art than usual. That’s because this weekend was the annual Juried Art Show (JAS). Each spring, JAS runs […]
Take out your pitchforks when you hear plant-based diet?
Flexitarianism is the compromise that focuses on meat-moderation For the sustainability savvy vegetarianism seems to be the only choice for an environmentally-friendly diet. In addition to the direct health benefits of cutting out meat, such as lower cholesterol, vegetarianism also reduces the amount of land it takes to grow your […]
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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.