Ontario NDP launches new website Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath launched a new website aimed at bringing awareness to the issue of student loan debt. The goal of the new site, according to a press release from the NDP, is to help put an end to student debt by “Collecting […]
Author: Tiann Nantais
Examining hateful rhetoric in the political system
Love should trump hate Disappointed. Distraught. Devastated. None of these words even begin to describe how I felt after last week’s election results. Given the choice between qualified Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and media personality Donald Trump, America chose Trump. With all of the diversity in modern America, how […]
The controversy surrounding this year’s Women of the Year awards
Bono receives more media attention as Glamour’s first Man of the Year While Glamour might predominantly be known as a women’s magazine, this year’s Women of the Year issue honoured not only 2016’s most outstanding women, but for the first time, an outstanding man. The incredible women honoured this year […]
Swedish tech companies introduce the six-hour workday
Why Canada should consider following in Sweden’s footsteps Is it possible that we can get more work done in six hours than we can in eight? According to a few exemplary companies in Sweden, we can. Swedish tech companies such as Filimundis and Brath have recently switched to a shorter, […]
The changing world of journalism in the face of the internet
News feature A whole “news” world It should come as no surprise to hear that the world of news and journalism is in a state of transition. This became painfully obvious for citizens of the Royal City back in January, when it was announced that Guelph’s daily newspaper, the Guelph […]
An analysis of online reactions to the U.S. presidential debate
#TrumpWon hashtag surfaces on Twitter The first presidential debate of the U.S. general election season took place on Mon, Sept. 26, 2016. Held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, this debate was truly a battle of both personality and ideology. The first question of the night was about the […]
Two new judges appointed to Ontario Court of Justice
Effective March 23, two new judges will be appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice The Province of Ontario has appointed two new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice—the largest court in the country, with over 150 locations province-wide. Justice Kimberley Ann Crosbie was assigned by Chief Justice Lise […]
How super was Super Tuesday?
The biggest day of the U.S. primary election explained Tuesday, March 1, 2016, or what most of us might call “Super Tuesday,” is the first date where a significant number of delegates are up for grabs in the U.S. primary elections. During a primary election, each party holds contests—either caucuses […]
Canada welcomes over 10,000 Syrian refugees
Late Jan. 12, 2016, Canada officially reached its preliminary goal of welcoming over 10,000 Syrian refugees into the country. As part of a plan to welcome 25,000 refugees by the end of February 2016, the Canadian government has been tirelessly working with the United Nations and the International Organization for […]
Are Canadians Tired of Attack Ads?
Why Justin Trudeau’s positive approach might take down the Conservatives Less than 24 hours after Justin Trudeau was elected leader of the Liberal party in 2013, the Conservative party responded with an attack ad on YouTube, calling into question Trudeau’s judgment and capability as a new leader. Of course, the […]
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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.