Independent News for the University of Guelph Community
n a tell-all article published by The Globe and Mail, former University of Guelph track and field athlete Megan Brown shared her experience being coached by Dave Scott-Thomas. The article detailed Brown’s introduction to Scott-Thomas, her relationship with the former coach, and how the events impacted and continues to impact […]
The University of Guelph will be getting a dose of science as the Science Guy himself, Bill Nye, will be coming to campus on March 5. Nye will be giving a presentation at the Athletic Event Centre moderated by The Great Orbax. Tickets for the event went on sale […]
John Kissick has entered a peace bond with a former girlfriend, Talia Yeo UPDATE: The Ontarion reached out to the courts and confirmed that the charges against Talia Yeo for failure to attend court, two counts of criminal harassment, and two counts of failure to comply with an undertaking have […]
University of Guelph Track and Field coach Dave Scott-Thomas was fired on Dec. 16 2019, following an investigation of professional misconduct after the university received information from past and current athletes about their experiences on the team. While any allegations are unknown, the investigation yielded information that cemented the university’s […]
Most colleges and universities have an organized body that serves to give students a voice and to provide certain programming, resources, and services. At the University of Guelph, this is the Central Student Association (CSA), which “represent[s] and amplif[ies] the voice of undergraduate students at the University of Guelph,” […]
University of Guelph track and field coach Dave Scott-Thomas has been fired after an external review of his conduct. n a statement issued by the University of Guelph on Dec. 17, the university says it has “terminated its relationship with Dave Scott-Thomas, the head coach of its track and field.” […]
On Dec. 18 the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FESSO) will be taking job action in the form of a one-day full withdrawal of services after talks between the union and the province have broken off. The affected school boards are as follows: While the union maintains the issues are […]
Andrew Scheer has officially stepped down from his position as Conservative leader. The Toronto Star reported that Scheer had been facing an uphill battle to keep his job amid the loss of the election. Scheer reportedly told a small group of close advisors and MPs on Wednesday that he was […]
t was cold and raining on Monday Dec. 9 as protesters from Guelph Cow Save and KW Animal Save gathered out front of Cargill Meat Solutions in Guelph. “We’re here because of the animals and we’re here because of Bill 156,” Mo Markham, the organizer of the event, said. Bill […]
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.