A look at the controversy in national parks funding In the face of recent claims regarding the Parks Canada budget, many are questioning the truth of what Environmental Minister Leona Aglukkaq told the House of Commons: that the “overall budget [for Parks Canada] has increased by 26 per cent.” In […]
Author: Joanne Pearce
Eve Adams Crosses Floor
Former Conservative MP to join Liberal Party Former Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Eve Adams announced her decision to join the Liberal Party in a press conference two weeks ago in Ottawa, alongside Liberal leader Justin Trudeau. Adams’s defection from the Conservatives to the Liberals also had her slamming Prime […]
Learning from Classes You Don’t Like
How to get the most of every class Ideally, you set yourself up so that you do the things you enjoy. Life is short, so why bother doing things you dislike, or wasting time on topics, places, or people you don’t like? Realistically, it’s not so easy — […]
US Forecasters Admit “Snowmeggedan” Error
Better to overreact or under prepare? The US National Weather Service (NWS) admitted last week that its forecast was wrong on the “potentially historic blizzard” which was supposed to hit New York City. Downgraded to a simple “winter storm,” New Yorkers looked outside expecting a crippling three feet of snow, […]
Why do Oil Prices Keep Falling?
A brief overview of a complex topic Plummeting oil prices call for our attention, but many of us don’t understand why the change in price – a major topic of interest – is happening. There are countless factors to consider. Oil prices are influenced by supply and demand — and […]
Oil Prices Continue to Slide
How drops in oil price impact Canadian and international economy Those of us who own cars may be pleasantly surprised by the current drops in gas prices, as the price of a barrel oil continues to slide. As a result, however, Canadians saw the loonie fall to 84.57 cents US […]
Reading Comprehension and Retention: Screen vs. Paper
Exploring different kinds of reading For those of you who read eBooks, a recent study conducted in Norway at Stavanger University may be of interest, as they found that people tend to absorb less information when reading on a Kindle compared to paper books. The study gave 50 readers a […]
New Year’s Resolutions
Setting yourself up for success, one step at a time We all start off the New Year with good intentions. We tell ourselves that we will eat healthier, go to the gym more often, spend more time doing the things we enjoy, learn a new language, and procrastinate less on […]
Revamping Your Dorm Room
Feng Shui tips and tricks for a new year With the start of a new semester, you may be dreading heading back to the room where you spend most of your time working and, perhaps occasionally, sleeping on that rectangular object with blankets and pillows on it (i.e. bed). However, […]
Student Invents Gel that May Save Lives
VetiGel and its implications Joe Landolina, a student from New York University (NYU), may have invented a gel that will cure traumatic bleeding. Suneris, a biomedical engineering company which was founded by Landolina, who is now CEO, is the organization behind VetiGel. In just 15 seconds, the gel, which has […]
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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.