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Co-authors Dr. Laurie Barclay and Dr. Annika Hillebrandt discuss the implications of their findings for workplace policy and future ethics research Do you find yourself slipping up more often at work lately? Maybe doing things you shouldn’t be, like making up excuses to avoid attending your digital work meetings, or […]
Your guide to interacting with lightning bugs responsibly. Summer is approaching, and that means camping trips, stargazing, and backyard get-togethers. What’s my favourite part of all of these activities, you ask? Catching fireflies! Watching fireflies light up our yard at night has always been one of the things that I […]
The Municipal Campaign School hopes to give women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ people the tools to achieve success in local politics espite our international reputation as one of the most multicultural, progressive, and equitable nations in the world, Canada suffers from a serious lack of diversity in politics. Although more women, […]
Some establishments will be dropping proof of vaccination and masking requirements, while others plan to keep certain practices in place s proof of vaccination and masking mandates are lifted in Ontario, some local businesses are breathing a sigh of relief. In February, the Government of Ontario announced that proof […]
Yates wants to build on the university’s strengths to advance its ‘pursuit of greatness’ r. Charlotte Yates was installed as the University of Guelph’s ninth president and vice-chancellor in a small in-person ceremony on Saturday, making her the first woman to ever hold the title. During her installation address, Yates […]
There’s nothing like a hearty meal to warm your spirit and soak up all those green drinks t. Patrick’s Day, aka the global celebration of all things Irish and the favourite holiday of rowdy university students everywhere, is here! But I, for one, have a bone to pick. Despite being […]
Hundreds joined together on March 6 to show their support for Ukraine and raise money for those impacted by the war undreds of Guelphites filled Market Square on Sunday afternoon to protest the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and show solidarity to those affected by the violence. The “Stand with […]
U of G-based Wild Ontario is teaching aspiring scientists strategies for sharing their knowledge with the public s we move into the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific skepticism appears to be more widespread than ever within certain pockets of Canadian society. Pandemic conspiracies constantly circulate online, anti-vaccination sentiment […]
Chef Vanessa Simon shares her passion for food with U of G students at online cooking event anessa Simon’s secret to cooking up delicious food is simple: always be sure to stir in a healthy dose of love. Since launching her business, Vanessa’s Cuisine, in 2020, Simon has been using […]
Under the direction of President Vladimir Putin, Russia has launched an unprecedented attack on its western neighbour s of Feb. 24, Russia has begun an invasion of Ukraine. Military convoys are pushing into the country along its northern, eastern, and southern borders, and Russia has launched missile strikes at local […]
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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.