Questioning the concept of rent and the cost of living The other day I read that the housing market in Vancouver and Toronto is now only affordable for the wealthy. I remember in my youth during the late ’80s I used to pay $295 a month in rent for a […]
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Hillside artistic director Sam Baijal on how promoters have to play to their strengths
Local booker looks at the big picture in a time of slack attendance If you know Sam Baijal, you know he’s been part of Guelph’s music community for a long time. And if you don’t know him, you’ve probably been to one of his shows. For over 20 years, Baijal […]
Fossil Fuel Divestment movement heating up at the University of Guelph
Roughly $33 million* of the University’s endowment and pension funds is invested in coal, oil, and natural gas, in a total of 41 different fossil fuel companies*. Investments include well-known companies such as: Shell, BP, Exxon, Suncor, and Kinder Morgan. Fossil Free Guelph is a student-run group that has been […]
Fiver brings stories of incarcerated women to life at ANAF gig
Simone Schmidt’s new record is part history, part fiction, all compelling Last week, Toronto singer-songwriter Fiver (Simone Schmidt of The Highest Order) performed at the ANAF in Guelph, promoting her innovative 2017 album Audible Songs From Rockwood, a concept album of fictional stories based on the case files of women incarcerated […]
Bry Webb searches for a reason to sing
Constantines frontman preps new material while working and parenting I met Bry Webb about a year and a half ago while volunteering at CFRU. He’s the full-time operations coordinator at the station and also runs quite a few tech training sessions for new volunteers like myself. In the time that I’ve known […]
UC pharmacy celebrates grand opening
Owner hopes to give back to U of G students The University Centre’s new pharmacy opened for business on Dec. 4, 2017. The UC pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and provides full prescription drug service as well as additional over-the-counter items available for your […]
Guelph city councillor founds Leap chapter
Social justice organization seeks to build a more caring Canada A new social justice group called Leap is on the horizon in Guelph. Focused on building a sustainable future, Leap is “a call for a Canada based on caring for the Earth and one another.” Leap began in 2015 with a […]
Wage hike 2018: The Liberal Party is no ally to workers
Beyond the new $14 minimum wage Effective Jan. 1, 2018, Bill 148 (The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act) became provincial law. Among its long-overdue provisions include: A $14 minimum wage 10 days of guaranteed emergency leave The requirement of employers to pay the growing mass of part-time and precarious workers […]
Last Jedi jumps the shark
Tonal problems and weak writing hamper new film’s technical achievements DISCLOSURE: This article discusses major plot points of Star Wars: The Last Jedi I was introduced to the original Episodes — IV, V, and VI — at a young age, marathoning the VHS tapes for hours, then grudgingly suffered through […]
Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs bring rock and roll wisdom to Guelph Concert Theatre
New Dine Alone signees turn up the heat on a brutal winter night On Friday, Jan. 12, fans and curious folks alike braved the freezing rain and blizzard conditions to see Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs at the Guelph Concert Theatre, with special guests Rich Gregor and Enrights.[trx_slider engine=”swiper” custom=”yes” count=”3″ […]
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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.