The irony behind a merciless campaign I used to be amused by the concept. “He’s running for president? Actually?” There’s nary a soul in the western world that hasn’t heard of Donald Trump. Avoiding him is proving more difficult than paying off OSAP loans, and whether you follow politics or […]
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Respecting Rob Ford’s life and death
Letting Rob Ford rest in peace One of the most controversial and internationally recognized figures in Canadian politics, Rob Ford, passed away on March 22, 2016, at the Mount Sinai Hospital at the age of 46. In his tumultuous four year career, he made a name for himself as the […]
Provincial government outlaws carding and street checks
Ontario aims to end institutional racism On March 22, 2016, the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services ruled in favor of banning carding and street checks by police officers. The ruling will limit the police’s controversial collection of personal information at the provincial level. In a […]
City of Guelph fines the City of Guelph
Change room repair leads to extensive fine On March 21, 2016, the City of Guelph fined itself $1,125 for failing to acquire a building permit before beginning renovation on a local community centre. The West End Community Centre recently renovated a change room in the facility. The work was started […]
Money to My Ears: The Dough Roller podcast
A spotlight on finance-based podcasts A podcast which started from a simple idea—that people want to learn more about personal finance—has grown to be one of the most popular and highly downloaded podcasts on iTunes. The founder, Rob Berger, who is a litigation attorney from North Virginia, started the podcast […]
Ghomeshi acquitted on all sexual assault charges
Former CBC radio host avoids sentencing for alleged sexual assault Jian Ghomeshi, former CBC radio host for Q was acquitted on March 24, 2016, on all counts of sexual assault and choking. Justice William Horkins’ verdict comes following a trial that sparked nationwide debate on how the justice system treats […]
Brussels airport, train station attacked by ISIL
Terrorist group strikes Europe again Terror struck Europe yet again last week. Only four months after the terror attacks on Paris, Brussels was hit with seemingly no mercy. The terror started early in the morning of March 22, 2016, at approximately 8:00 a.m., when explosions rung off in Brussels Airport. […]
SETS presents Sorry, Bus Full: 8 Degrees of Guelph
This winter’s mainstage production at George Luscombe Theatre The School of English and Theatre Studies presented Sorry, Bus Full: 8 Degrees of Guelph at the University of Guelph’s George Luscombe Theatre from Saturday, March 19 to Thursday, March 24, 2016. Directed by Alan Filewod and Gordon Harper, Sorry, Bus Full […]
Ontario court approves doctor-assisted suicide
Ontario approved 81-year-old Toronto man’s request On Feb. 6, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Canadians in grievous, unending pain have a right to end their life with a doctor’s help. The unanimous ruling established that the “sanctity of life” also includes the “passage into death,” extending constitutional […]
Brazil protests reveal divide between race and class
Political meltdown and corruption accusations increase tensions in Brazil Brazil’s political climate is slowly melting down amidst anti-government protests held in 45 cities across the country. In the past week, millions of Brazilian citizens have taken to the streets to protest the removal and impeachment of current President Dilma Rousseff […]
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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.