CSA board answers executive’s call to action We are excited, united, and appreciative in the decision made by the Central Student Association (CSA) board, who voted in favour of the CSA executive restructuring on Jan. 18, 2017. The CSA board is made up of a diverse group of directors who represent […]
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University of Guelph mourns fourth-year student
The University’s flags were flown at half-mast on Jan. 24 in memory of Riley Lynch, a fourth-year physics student, who died on Jan. 19. A celebration of life was held on Jan. 24, and in lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Canadian Mental […]
New fee proposed for water companies in Ontario
Premier to raise fees and regulations on companies extracting water from Ontario On Jan. 18, Premier Kathleen Wynne proposed a new fee for companies trying to draw water out of Ontario. The current cost of $3.71 per million litres removed will increase to $503.71 per million litres after a mandatory […]
ONtrend: The many uses of apple cider vinegar
Whether you are perusing Instagram, reading a BuzzFeed article, or catching up on your YouTube subscriptions, it is hard to miss at least one source mentioning the benefits of apple cider vinegar and how much they love it. Curious as to what this trend had to offer, I grabbed a […]
Kevin O’Leary receives criticism after announcing leadership bid
Businessman and media personality puts in bid for Conservative Party Kevin O’Leary, business magnate and former panelist on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, has officially put his name in the race for Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. His candidacy has already sparked controversy, including a piece published by CBC by […]
Album of the Week
Following the initial disbanding of Fugees in 1997, Lauryn Hill released her phenomenal solo debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill the following year. Blending hip-hop with R&B, soul, and reggae, Miseducation refuses to be defined by a specific genre template. This allows the album to remain timeless, even though it’s […]
Student art show blends context and connotation with cheek
University of Guelph fine art students explore excess Copieux, a student-produced art show organized by fourth-year studio art students Andrea Compton and Konstanza Lau opened at the University of Guelph’s Zavitz Gallery on Jan. 19. Both artists focused on a wide variety of media and in using their unique visions, […]
Kenny vs. Spenny face off in Guelph
Canadian comedians and (ex) best friends revel in conflict Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice have mobilized and brought their hit show Kenny vs. Spenny to live performances in “Kenny vs. Spenny on the Road,” making a stop at the River Run Centre on Jan 21. Instead of challenging each other […]
Energy-boosting alternatives to caffeinated beverages
A return to school doesn’t have to mean a return to an unhealthy habit As students return to classes, many of us can be found reaching for the essential ingredients that fuel university degrees: coffee, energy drinks, and pop. This winter, why not try something new: a caffeine-free semester, perhaps? […]
Top stories of 2016 for Indigenous peoples in Canada
Reflecting on last year’s conflicts and movements For Indigenous peoples, 2016 was quite the year. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report in 2015 and the Idle No More movement fighting Harper’s agenda in 2013 have drawn media and political attention—attention that has continued to grow ever since. Election of the […]
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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.