Discussing his work as an author and an activist Lawrence Hill, creative writing professor at Guelph and author of The Book of Negroes and The Illegal, was recently awarded with the Order of Canada to recognize his contributions to Canadian culture as both a writer and as an activist. Last […]
Author: Fiona Cashell
Spirit Walk brings the stories of Guelph residents past
Guelph Museums host walk through local cemetery On Sun, Sept. 18, Guelph Museums led a Spirit Walk through Woodlawn Memorial Park as a way of displaying the history surrounding the cemetery. Those who embarked on the walk were taught about the history of the grounds, which were bought in 1854 […]
Right Honourable Joe Clark presented the annual Winegard Lecture
On Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, the Right Honourable Joe Clark presented the annual Winegard Lecture to a full Rozanski lecture hall. Clark served as the 16th prime minister of Canada, from 1979 to 1980. Clark also served as the Secretary of State for External Affairs from 1984 to 1991. Though […]
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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.