It’s not the work of time travel, but it sure sounds like it [Disclaimer: this article contains coarse language.] Part One: Bonnie Trash, Germaphobes, & Wolfcow Local music promoters, FUCKPOP, brought out three high-energy bands to share the small stage at Jimmy Jazz on Saturday, May 14, 2016. The first […]
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Montreal begins its one-year ban on horse-drawn carriages
Mayor hopes to revise policy to protect the horses and the industry Mixed emotions have gathered around the city of Montreal as the long weekend marked the last days leading up to the year-long ban that Mayor Denis Coderre has finalized on horse-drawn carriage rides. Horse led carriage rides, authentically […]
Federal government proposes bill to protect transgender rights
Bill C-16 looks to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code “Far too many people still face harassment, discrimination, and violence for being who they are. This is unacceptable,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau included in a statement on May 17, 2016 regarding Bill C-16, a bill proposed to […]
Is there Guelph on Mars?
Graduate student presents lecture on Guelph’s ventures into space An unmanned vehicle continues its lone journey in an unknown, unexplored land. It takes landscape photos, selfies, and panoramas when it finds something new and interesting. It is curious about its surrounding environment. It navigates rugged terrain, crosses plateaus, and scoops […]
Guelph Gryphon ready to represent Canada at the Olympics
Competitive swimmer Evan Van Moerkerke discusses his journey to Rio Fourth-year agricultural and crop sciences student Evan Van Moerkerke from Tillsonburg, Ontario is one of 27 nominated athletes to represent Swimming Canada at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The 2016 Games run from August 5 to 21 and bring together […]
Nestlé looks to renew water-taking permit in Aberfoyle
Grassroots activism takes notice Bottled water producer Nestlé is seeking to renew its permit to draw groundwater from its Aberfoyle well, approximately 12 kilometres south of Guelph. The current permit was issued on April 29, 2011 and will expire on July 31, 2016. However, the corporation that is currently able […]
Roadwork takes over Guelph and campus
Watch for closures and reduced service On May 2, 2016, the City of Guelph closed the section of Gordon Street between the intersections with College Avenue and Wellington Street to everyone but local traffic. The construction project is part of a massive undertaking to revamp the city’s watermains and to […]
Royal City Roller Girls bring home the fury
The Royal City Roller Girls went head-to-head at their home opener at Exhibition Arena on May 7, 2016. Having just added a new team, RCRG now has five teams under their umbrella, and is a growing force in the world of roller derby. At the double-header, Our Ladies of Pain […]
Health tips for music festival goers
Tips for staying safe and healthy at all of your festivals this season Summer festival season is starting up, and as it gets back into full swing it is important to take the necessary steps to stay safe and healthy during all the excitement. 1. Sunburns aren’t sexy No matter […]
Toronto seeing increase in hype for more than just hockey
Can the success of the Jays and Raptors convert Toronto from a single-sport city? In the first week of the MLB season, Blue Jays star pitcher, Marcus Stroman, wrote an article for The Players’ Tribune titled “The 6ix.” Stroman started his article with what he admits was an audacious statement, […]
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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.