Biotherapy research at the OVC receives national attention Dr. Byram Bridle, a pathobiology professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, has made a breakthrough in cancer treatment by working on a synergistic biotherapy approach to treat cancer in companion animals. Emerging cancer biotherapies, including cancer vaccines, are designed to educate human […]
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Finding a babysitter the modern way
Speed-networking for parents and babysitters in Guelph Speed dating is often used to bring strangers together to find out whether or not they might be compatible in a relationship. While this method is typically used to screen romantic partners, local entrepreneur Eva Shortt has applied the same concept to introduce […]
Four simple workouts that still work from the comfort of home
No time? No gym membership? No problem! We may have a new gym on campus, but not everyone may get the chance to use it this year. Between student budgets, preferring to work out in private, and/or an aversion to trekking to the gym when there’s a blizzard outside, there […]
A close bond between members helps The Kents shine on stage
Southern Ontario act brings high energy to Guelph stage After sitting down with The Kents, a four-piece indie-pop band from Lindsay, Ont., one can definitely see the true passion and dedication that these young artists have for their music, as well as the close bond that they have formed as […]
Alessia Cara rocks the Fieldhouse with Orientation Week concert
Students leave the concert filled with excitement Performing songs from her debut album Know-It-All, Alessia Cara welcomed first-years to the beginning of their university careers at the Gryphon Fieldhouse on Sept. 11, 2016. This yearly event, organized by the Central Student Association, kicked off the semester in true Gryphon fashion. […]
Album of the Week
Truly one of the greatest tragedies of 2015 was the public snubbing of Carly Rae Jepsen’s E*mo*tion. Despite receiving overwhelming critical acclaim, the album barely registered on tastemakers’ radars. The album is an incomparably crafted pop album; sugary, sweet, bright, and preposterously catchy. More than that, however, the album calls […]
Royal Canoe treats students to two on-campus performances
Winnipeg band teases crowd with new songs University of Guelph students got a pleasant ending to the first day of classes as Winnipeg-based band Royal Canoe played two sets on campus; one in the University Centre in the afternoon, and the other at The Brass Taps later that evening. In […]
Four reasons this should be the last season of Grey’s Anatomy
The medical drama has dragged on for far too long Grey’s Anatomy—ABC’s hit medical drama created by the incomparable Shonda Rhimes—first hit the small screen in 2004. Entering its thirteenth season this month, the show has been a huge hit. During its third season, it was the number one scripted show […]
International poetry slam leaves audience with a lot of feelings
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Standoff at Standing Rock
Native American direct action halts Dakota Access Pipeline On Fri, Sept. 9, the Obama administration, along with the United States Department of the Interior, Department of Justice and The Army Corps of Engineers, declared that all work on the Dakota Access Pipeline occurring on federal lands would be temporarily halted. […]
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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.