Users fear that the loss of content may have negative effects on youth YouTube has recently added a new feature to their “Restricted Mode”—a feature that has resulted in quite a bit of backlash. The website offers a restricted section designed to let parents, schools, and libraries filter out inappropriate […]
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Truscott Lecture brings the Attorney General to Guelph
Ontario judicial system undergoing changes to its bailing procedure The University of Guelph held its fourth annual Truscott Lecture in Justice with guest speaker Yasir Naqvi, the Attorney General of Ontario. On March 27, room 200 in Alexander Hall filled with Guelph citizens of all ages ready to engage in […]
What the 2017 federal budget means for university students
Revised financial plan carries a number of small changes The revised federal budget for 2017 was outlined on March 22 and, while it carries few big-ticket changes, it also carries a number of noteworthy changes for university students. According to Maclean’s magazine, the budget addresses salient concerns about the future […]
House of Commons passes anti-Islamophobia motion M-103
Critics question effectiveness and worry about the silencing of free speech The House of Commons passed a non-binding motion on March 23 that condemns religious discrimination with an emphasis on Islamophobia. The recent attack on a Québec City mosque that left six people dead gave the motion symbolic significance and […]
Album of the Week
Bros is made up of two brothers, Ewan and Shamus Currie, from the highly acclaimed platinum-selling Canadian band The Sheepdogs. Bros brings a unique element to the table that differentiates itself from their other band. By creating more intricate melodies, a horn section, and Brazilian drum rhythms, Bros isn’t your […]
March Madness: The NCAA Final Four go head to head
Four teams left in the running for the men’s basketball championship There is no event that captivates basketball fans more than National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness. The magnitude of the Final Four weekend is something that cannot be described by the athletes or coaches fortunate enough to experience […]
How important is weight in measuring and monitoring health?
Carleton University removes weight scales from gym The recreation and athletics department at Carleton University has recently decided to remove the weight scales from the gym, sparking a great deal of controversy on their campus. In an email to CBC News, the manager of wellness programs at Carleton, Bruce Marshall, […]
On the go: What was your professor’s first job?
John Walsh—School of Languages and Literatures [media-credit id=115 align=”aligncenter” width=”1020″] “When I was a PhD student, because I received such excellent training in Greek and Latin from my professors in Guelph, I was given a teaching position in both Greek and Latin during my PhD and that was when I […]
U of G researches the potential health benefits of snowmobiling
Research looks at whether or not snowmobiling may actually count as exercise New research at the University of Guelph is seeking to find out whether or not there could be health benefits from snowmobiling. The Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO) enlisted U of G professor Dr. Jamie Burr to […]
Is Guelph really as green as we think it is?
Students demand divestment in fossil fuels The University of Guelph holds roughly $30 million in investments spread over 55 of the world’s top 200 fuel companies. But for a so-called “green” university, is it ethical to invest in fossil fuel companies? Is the University of Guelph caught in a vast […]
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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.