What is the real state of multiculturalism in Canada? Who knew that when Zunera Ishaq challenged the ban on wearing niqabs during Canadian Citizenship ceremonies it would spark a nation-wide debate? Canada, being the multicultural country that it is, constantly sees debates about religious rights and freedoms circulating the media. […]
Author: Tiann Nantais
Riker’s Island Rescue
Inmates rescue female officer at correctional facility Riker’s Island, New York City’s central jail complex and the second-largest prison facility in the United States, has been the subject of recent focus, following the attempted sexual assault of a female prison guard. On the evening of Feb. 28, the prison – […]
Let’s Talk About Sex:
Updates to the sex-ed curriculum in Ontario have sparked discussion On Monday, Feb. 23rd, the Liberal government in Ontario announced their highly anticipated updates to the health and physical education curriculum. Although this curriculum covers everything from mental health to the importance of physical activity among youth, what has really […]
Where has all the Romance Gone?
Is Valentine’s Day becoming too commercialized? It’s only days away from Feb. 14, arguably the most romantic day of the year. For many of us, this is the day we get to show our “special someone” just how much we love them. For greeting card companies and florists, it’s the […]
Philanthropy in the Digital Age
The positive impact of social media on fundraising campaigns Whether we like it or not, we live in a digital age where it seems like everything happens on a computer and every day of the week has an associated hashtag. For people of all ages, social media is an ever-present […]
Cutting the cord: the demise of cable TV?
Entering the digital age Cable television first appeared in Pennsylvania in 1948 to enhance “over-the-air reception” in graphically remote areas. Since then, cable has been providing us with quality television entertainment for over 60 years. What started as a luxury for those who could afford it has become a staple […]
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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.