Re: Memorial Garden sparks controversy at Guelph landmark I am thankful for the privilege to respond to the coverage of the “Garden of Grace” in The Ontarion Thurs, Oct. 13, 2016. I am a recipient of the value of the “Garden of Grace” as I have had both a saline […]
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Disney remaking a collection of classics
Childhood tales told anew Remakes—we either love them or hate them. While movies and TV shows are being remade left, right, and centre, Disney is now taking their turn to adapt their classic animated movies into live-action films. Over the last two years, Disney has already released Maleficent, a twisted […]
Local celebrity and his pigeon feature in short film premiere
Guelph Film Festival takes flight The Guelph Film Festival kicked off with a reception at the Boarding House Gallery on Sat, Oct. 15. The festival’s precursor film was entitled Julian, a film centered around University of Guelph alumnus and Guelph resident of the same name. Julian is famous in Guelph […]
Sixty per cent of people are dissatisfied with the direction of their countries’ governments
Recent Ipsos survey provides insight in numbers According to a recent survey by the polling firm Ipsos, an average of 60 per cent of people between the ages of 18 and 64 believe that their governments are heading down the wrong path. The survey conducted back in September asked over […]
Guelph organizations aim to close generational gaps in the LGBTQ+ community
Helping to create connections with unique programming Aiming to engage the public with opportunities to participate in art and culture, Guelph’s annual Culture Days partners with local artists, cultural groups, and organizations to offer free activities throughout the weekend. Amid numerous events held around the city, the HIV/AIDS Resource and […]
Kim Kardashian’s alleged robbery has led to multiple rumours
Reactions range from sympathy to derision Recently it was reported that Kim Kardashian was allegedly robbed at gunpoint in Paris at Hôtel de Pourtalès. Kardashian reported a frightening incident in which the multi-media mogul was threatened at gunpoint, tied up, put in a bathtub, and left for someone to find. […]
Breaking free from big makeup companies and the makeup tax
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the biggest consumer of all? It all started innocently enough: a tube of Lip Smackers in elementary school. A few years later, it was replaced with cheap lip gloss. A black eyeliner pencil joined the lineup soon after—and so I spent a couple […]
4chan site may be counting its final days of internet trolling
Infamous website ready to close after costs become an issue The website 4chan may be shutting down soon as its moderator, Hiroyuki Nishimura, struggles to find ways for the website to fund its “infrastructure costs, network fee, [and] server costs,” according to his Oct. 2 apology post on the forum. […]
Album of the Week
The National’s 2005 album Alligator solidified the band’s sweet—but mostly salty—style. The album opens with “Secret Meeting,” telling of bitter self-reflection, paired with full, melodic guitar and methodic drums. Singer Matt Berninger’s cool, unwavering vocals provide context and coherence to the band’s fierce musical versatility. From stripped-down guitar and piano-based […]
Guelph remembers missing and murdered Aboriginal women
Annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil held in honour and memory On Oct. 4, 2016 communities across Canada held annual Sisters in Spirit Vigils, recognizing and upholding a national day of remembering and honouring aboriginal women. Nationally, the night serves to offer both community members and those of First Nation, Metis, and […]
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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.