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Students and community members are split on whether the U of G made the right decisions with winter 2022 course delivery and residence policies niversity of Guelph students have expressed concerns with the university’s updated winter 2022 semester COVID-19 policies. In mid-December, the school announced that there would be a […]
University-supplied rapid antigen testing kits will be made available to select students and staff n Jan. 7, the University of Guelph announced updates to its approach to rapid testing. U of G, including the Ridgetown Campus, will now use school-provided rapid antigen tests in response to high-risk exposures in […]
‘Transformational’ learning experiences will now be more accessible thanks to new federal grant nternational study programs at U of G provide students with the opportunity for personal and academic growth. Through engaging with local communities and livelihoods, students are able to make connections with what they are experiencing first […]
These new measures include the temporary move to online learning, the closure of indoor dining and gyms, and the postponement of non-urgent medical procedures n Jan. 3, the Ontario government announced new COVID-19 restrictions in light of the exponential increase of Omicron cases and pandemic-related hospitalizations within the past month. […]
Have fun arranging—and eating!—your own colourful spread harcuterie boards have become a popular item on social media. Thousands of people have shared their renditions of the fan favourite cheese board all over Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Charcuterie boards are essentially the art of arranging cheese and meat on a plate […]
Ontario makes changes to third dose rollout and capacity limits, while U of G implements late start to in-person classes and encourages students and faculty members to get their booster shot n Dec. 15, the Ontario government announced its action plan to combat the rapidly spreading Omicron variant of COVID-19 […]
With the steady increase of COVID-19 cases and the rising threat of Omicron, Ontario has implemented changes to proof of vaccination requirements and holiday gathering advisories he Ontario government announced on Dec. 10 that it is implementing additional measures to protect against the Omicron variant of COVID-19 as winter approaches. […]
Revealing the realities of the tree planting industry in conversation with Director Everett Bumstead he Guelph Film Festival kicked off its annual month-long broadcast of featured documentaries on Nov. 5. This year’s program included both Canadian and international films with a focus on “social justice, the environment, and community building,” […]
The change will be effective Jan. 1, 2022, but some local businesses and poverty reduction advocates are unhappy with the timing and amount remier Doug Ford announced that the Ontario government will increase the minimum wage to a $15 hourly rate, effective Jan. 1, 2022. “I can’t think of a […]
From Viola Desmond to Rupi Kaur, here are six women who left their mark on Canadian society and beyond onday, March 8 marks the annual global day to acknowledge the achievements of women, and raise awareness about women’s equality. The primary organizer of this day is the International Women’s Day […]
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