U of G holds shares in Kinder Morgan and Canadian Oil Sands Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has authorized the construction of two controversial pipelines, Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Pipeline and Enbridge’s Line 3, while rejecting the Northern Gateway project. “The decision we took today is the one that is in […]
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New report proves people prefer to hear about fake news and cute animals
The news is just too real The world can be a scary place to live. Wild GMOs roam the grocery stores waiting to pounce on anyone that gets too close. Technology is enslaving the youth of today and forcing them to look at the screens of their phones. A recent […]
Office workers pissed because Barb is taking so darn long with the printer again
A local company is up in arms. Barb from accounting continuously takes nearly 20 minutes every time she uses the only photocopier and printer in the office. Jim from logistics said, “Barb is just the absolute worst. She just doesn’t get it.” Karen from the front desk added, “She’s a […]
Self-driving cars could someday raise our children
A recent study suggests that automatic cars have the ability to learn the same way humans do. With new road tests being done by companies like GM, Ford, Facebook, Volkswagen, and Google, new information about the effectiveness of self-driving cars is pushing to the top of our newsfeeds. The most […]
Ultimate Winter Staycation Guide to Guelph
Weather-permitting, there are a number of outdoor ice rinks in Guelph that are open to the public during the winter, as well as a few indoor rinks that are open year-round. Market Square Market Square, located outside of City Hall, is a popular spot plucked right out of a rom […]
Uber to launch new pet-loaning service
Get that cute puppy just in time for Christmas Looking to make an exciting addition to your family, but afraid of the commitment of childbirth? Always wanted a kitten, but inconvenienced by loss of cuteness and vet bills? Perhaps you think iguanas are cool, but don’t know anything about them. […]
Woman caught doing something silly in public
Still remembers embarrassment years later Ten years ago, Martha Kubric was on a bus. While on the bus, Kubric let rip one gigantic fart. Today, Kubric woke up vividly remembering the moment and sweating with embarrassment. Do the people who were on the bus remember her? Is it possible that […]
Letter to the editor
The legacy of a leader For decades, Canadian civil society took part in protests against the white, racist apartheid government of South Africa. This included a creative conferring of honorary degrees for incarcerated African National Congress members on Johnston Green at the University of Guelph by the late professor William […]
College newspapers criticized for presenting editorial biases
Not all voices are being heard A new tendentious behavior now seems to be exploited by editors of college newspapers who have violated the central purpose of journalism. They have allowed one ideology, not facts and alternate opinions, to hijack the editorial composition of their publications and purge their respective […]
Mental health and wellness: The negative effects of sleep deprivation on your mind and body
Lack of sleep can have an adverse effect on your mental health and well-being It is that unfortunate time of year again when the semester is coming to an end and dreaded exams are looming. Finishing up projects, essays, and presentations while trying to balance our social lives and finding […]
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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.