3.5 Books-Turned-Musicals out of 4 Though it’s been marketed as a film about Australian author P.L. Travers working with Walt Disney Studios in adapting Mary Poppins to the silver screen, Saving Mr. Banks is more a film about letting go and accepting the past. Let’s get this out of the […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Robbie Burns Day
A celebration of a Scottish idol On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Guelph Civic Museum transformed into Scotland to honour the wonderful Robbie Burns. Throughout his lifetime, Robbie Burns touched the hearts of many with his beautiful poetry that built a legacy so strong, that it has continued many generations after […]
Simply Authentic: Diary of a Local Foodie
Garlic mash shepherd’s pie This recipe is a tried and true favourite of mine and has been since the very first time it was made. Cold weather calls for comfort food, and to this foodie, nothing is better than a flavourful, rich shepherd’s pie. This dish is often a pub […]
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings
Photos by Wendy Shepherd Band visits Guelph and draws memories similar to friends gathering around a kitchen table Blackie and the Rodeo Kings are undoubtedly one of Canada’s many musical gems. Tom Wilson, Stephen Fearing, and Colin Linden, the three exceptional musicians who comprise the band, are not only well […]
The Overview: Game of Thrones
Winter is coming This is “The Overview,” the Ontarion’s new TV column, here to answer the question of which shows on television best deserve your late nights on Netflix, mid-study breaks, or simple lounge days. This week’s overview: Game of Thrones. You would do best to remember these three words […]
Grassroots + Art + Guelph: Kazoo!
Kazoo! (exclamation mark included) is a collective of Guelph-based musicians, multi-disciplinary artists, and community organizers. This music series and annual festival was set up in June 2006 with “the desire to create a space for innovative new music, and make connections between diverse audiences and artists,” explained Brad McInerney, founder […]
Bye Bye Black Cat
Chat Noir closes shop Bryan Munn hasn’t gotten his flu shot. “I’ve never had a flu shot,” he said, perched behind the counter of his antiques store, Chat Noir, under an enormous old advertisement for Black Cat Cigarettes on a bright Thursday afternoon. “I went to my first doctor’s appointment […]
Are Vinyl Records Making a Comeback?
A record-store owner’s thoughts on the re-emerging popularity of vinyl As Generation Y music lovers choose to purchase vinyl records over CDs and digital music downloads, records have been making a strong comeback in the music industry. There is no doubt that the parents of the Generation Ys have influenced […]
Grassroots + Art + Guelph: Necessary Arts
Located in the basement of the newly renovated Gummer Building in downtown Guelph, one would not expect such a large area to be tucked away in such an unexpected spot. The Necessary Arts Company’s 1,300 square foot space opened its doors seven months ago, and since then has aimed to […]
The Weekly Scene: The Wolf of Wall Street
3 Coked-Out-Tribal-Wall-Street-Investors out of 4 This is not a movie for the faint of heart. It’s not a movie for people who don’t like watching the brutality of man. It’s not a movie for anyone who’s been swindled by a financial goon masquerading as a messiah. This is not movie […]
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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.