MPs Elizabeth May and Michael Chong lead discussion On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the pews of Harcourt United Church were filled as Green Party leader, Elizabeth May, and Conservative Member of Parliament (MP), Michael Chong, from Wellington-Halton Hills visited Guelph. The two MPs came together to discuss topics featured in the […]
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ON Exchange: My first Thanksgiving
Experiencing Thanksgiving from the perspective of a Chinese exchange student It was my first time celebrating Thanksgiving. Before I came to Canada, turkey was the only impression I had for Thanksgiving and images about the holiday were all about an American-style Thanksgiving. I asked one of my Canadian friends what […]
Jagmeet Singh’s NDP: The good, the bad, and the unknown
On Oct. 1, 2017, Jagmeet Singh won the leadership of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) on the first ballot, signalling a watershed moment for both the NDP and Canadian politics alike. The good Singh’s election makes a bold statement at a time of profound xenophobia both at home and […]
Weaves and Bonnie Trash serve up dinner and dessert at Ebar
Last Friday at the Ebar, Kazoo! ran a memorable show featuring Guelph’s Bonnie Trash, who released their ghoulish EP Ezzelini’s Dead this summer, and Toronto’s Weaves, who released their sophomore album Wide Open earlier that same day. Bonnie Trash opened the night with an edgy set that made clever use of […]
Petra Glynt: Revolution on the dancefloor
After years of community-building, artist drops first record “My music is for the people,” said multimedia artist Alexandra Mackenzie: “Those that have been screwed by patriarchy [and] haven’t been given the space to flourish in this world because it’s been dominated by a white male capitalist colonial elite.” Motivated by […]
Toronto Maple Leafs look fast, young, and offensive-minded
Expect new energy to carry Leafs in 2017-2018 season In one year, the Toronto Maple Leafs went from last place to a playoff appearance in which they pushed the Washington Capitals, last year’s Presidents’ Trophy winners, to the brink of elimination. Led by one of the youngest rosters in the […]
NBA season begins
Three teams to watch in 2017-2018 The East: Cleveland Cavaliers The notable offseason move for the Cavaliers was the trade of Kyrie Irving to Boston for guard Isaiah Thomas, forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Žižić, and Brooklyn’s 2018 first-round draft pick. With the projected starters being LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, […]
ON Health: Could going green make you sick?
Reusable bags can transmit pathogens More often than not, Gryphons opt for eco-friendly reusable bags instead of their plastic predecessors. Of course, this is a choice fueled by good intentions, but could your reusable bags be making you sick? “Anything reusable is always going to be prone to contamination,” says Keith Warriner, […]
Wolf Parade are back in business
Cry Cry Cry starts a new chapter for the band One of Canada’s most prominent indie rock bands is releasing new music after years of hiatus. After forming in Montréal in 2003 and self releasing a couple of EPs, Wolf Parade signed to alternative powerhouse Sub Pop in 2004, and […]
Why Weaves Matters
Toronto band creates chaos and bends genres Three years ago, Toronto band Weaves burst onto the scene with their self-titled EP. Since then, they’ve gained massive recognition in Canada and abroad. In an era where new music is so easy to discover, it’s hard to distinguish yourself. Weaves does just […]
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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.