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Author: The Ontarion
Mayor blames Guelph bus drivers for getting sick
Cam Guthrie to drive all routes to avoid service interruptions Throughout October and November, Guelph transit routes have been repeatedly interrupted when bus drivers called in sick or cancelled overtime shifts. Riders are growing frustrated by the lack of reliability. In response to this frustration, a representative from the city, […]
University announces new plan to highlight green image
Administration moves to literally paint campus green While some staff and students have raised concerns about the $30 million that the University of Guelph has invested in fossil fuels, the university administration is going ahead with a transparent publicity stunt meant to boost their green image. Already, solar panels have […]
Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act passes in the Ontario legislature
$15 minimum wage only one aspect of the bill On Nov. 22, the Ontario government passed Bill 148. Many may be familiar with this as the bill that has been clogging their news feeds with debate over a $15 per hour minimum wage. However, the minimum wage increase is only […]
The Making-Box hosts LGBTQ+ showcase
Queer comedians share stories and experiences The Making-Box comedy theatre presented an LGBTQ+ showcase this Saturday with local comedians alongside special guests Ashley Moffatt and Brandon Ash-Mohammed. The accessible and gender-neutral show promoted support and inclusion for LGBTQ+ community members, showcasing comedians from all across the sexuality spectrum, without sparing any […]
Sia’s new record adds to the holiday canon
Everyday Is Christmas beats the usual yuletide fare There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with a brand new Christmas album by a chart-topping pop artist. Everyday Is Christmas is Sia’s first release on Atlantic Records and although the album was criticized by “Grammar Nazis” for its […]
Extended: Kent Monkman crashes Canada 150 with a paintbrush
Art critic Robert Enright talks Monkman’s career and influence The first time I saw Kent Monkman’s work, I was astounded. Complex, but incredibly accessible, Monkman is rocking the Canadian art scene with his gorgeous paintings packed with references to Canadian history from pre-confederation to present day, and to ancient myths […]
Facebook Trending links to Beaverton article
Because even Facebook thinks Jordan Peterson is a joke On Nov. 11, from around 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the number nine story on Facebook Trending was “Jordan Peterson.” The University of Toronto psychology professor was indeed in the news for announcing that he was, temporarily at least, backing down […]
Letter to the Editor
RE: FREE TUITION The Ontarion’s article about free tuition caught my eye. I appreciated the explanations in how the government funding has changed, but was disappointed not to see a mention of the role that generous alumni donors play! Scholarships and bursaries are significantly funded by private donations, not to […]
Zara factory workers leave notes for help in clothes
Looking beyond the threads and to mistreatment In malls across Istanbul this month, shoppers have been finding surprising and disturbing notes in their clothes from Zara, a Spanish clothing retailer. According to BBC News, these notes include messages such as, “I made this item you’re going to buy, but I did […]
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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.