Medicinal marijuana patients can now grow their own cannabis A federal court judge has struck down a ban on medicinal marijuana patients growing their own cannabis, and has suspended his decision for six months, in order to give the Liberal government time to come up with new rules surrounding the […]
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Ontario government getting into bed with Airbnb
Airbnb to work with Ontario to remind renters of their rights and responsibilities On Feb. 19, 2016, the Government of Ontario announced a partnership with accommodation rental website Airbnb for a new pilot project. The project will be a joint partnership that will be beneficial for the Ontario government, Airbnb, […]
On death and tragedy: For Kaya and those we have lost
A short personal essay in the aftermath of a death and tragedy I was in the library the day I heard about Kaya’s passing. It was peak hours, so I spent 15 minutes searching for a spot, with little success. I could not find a place to sit, so I […]
Mental Health & Wellness: Adult colouring books
Colouring books catered to adults offer peace of mind Move aside iPads, Kindles, and Gameboys—the colouring book is back. If you’ve spent any amount of time in a bookstore over the past year, it would’ve been nearly impossible for you to miss the craze of “adult” colouring books that is […]
Gryphons basketball teams make bid for playoffs
Women head to playoffs, men finish the season The University of Guelph came together in spectacular fashion for the men’s and women’s basketball games on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. In what might have been the last ever games in the W.F. Mitchell Athletic Centre, the Gryphons showed grit as both […]
Achieving self publication through zines
University of Guelph student Sonali Menezes leads free zine making workshop On Friday Feb. 26, 2016, Sonali Menezes led a zine workshop at 10 Carden in downtown Guelph with help from Fourth Fridays. The workshop enabled participants to partake in creating both community and individual zines while under the advisal […]
A quick recap of the Oscars
Spotlight wins Oscar for best picture in most political Oscars yet This year the Academy Awards changed the format as well the focus of the Oscars, striving to put an emphasis on storytelling and the filmmaking process. Amidst this attempt to focus on the art of film and celebrate the […]
David Cameron wants Britain to stay in EU
British referendum over EU separation to be held this summer Since the euro’s near collapse in 2012, British Prime Minister David Cameron has appeared ready to leave the European Union. His re-election campaign in 2013 saw him make several reform promises to create some separation between Britain and the rest […]
Money to My Ears
Starting From Nothing—The Foundation Podcast As the name implies, this podcast focuses on how to start a business from the ground up. Rather than discussing recent issues in business, or analyzing the inner workings of financial institutions or news stories, this podcast looks to educate those new and old to […]
Common Cents: Canada and costs
As Ontario announces its budget, the federal government looks to review its trade deal with the EU The federal government has announced that the legal review of Canada’s free trade deal with the European Union is complete. The door is open for the pact to come into force next year. […]
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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.