Just a perfect day for Lou Reed Rarely does a musician reach the height and boundaries of stardom that Brooklyn-born Lou Reed did, who passed away last Sunday, Oct. 27, at the age of 71. Resulting in complications from a liver transplant back in May, Reed’s junkie-journey was notoriously full […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Seventh Annual Book Sale
Thousands of books up for grabs It’s mid-afternoon on a Friday and I’m running across downtown in the rain on my way to Janus Books. Kieran Dunn, who owns Janus, and Ian Walton are waiting for me. Oct. 25 was the first day of the Guelph Public Library’s seventh annual […]
A to Zavitz: Pixels and Paint
From Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, Zavitz gallery showcased works by various artists from the University of Guelph’s Fine Arts department. Some artists were former students from the University of Guelph and others are still continuing their practice in the Fine Arts program. The exhibition, curated by Angel Callander, was […]
Ignite Guelph 2 – Enlighten Us, But Make it Quick
Guelph locals spread passions in five minutes The reception area of the Guelph Youth Music Centre was aflame with conversation during Ignite Guelph 2. People from a wide array of backgrounds and professions excitedly shared their thoughts, advice and passions with each other. The vibrant and creative Guelph community was […]
What is the Future of Publishing?
A panel discussion on publishing’s uncertain future It would be an understatement to say that a lot has changed since Johannes Guttenburg’s revolutionary invention of the printing press in the 1450s. Today, however, the future of publishing as we know it may be at stake. Vocamus Press and 10 Carden […]
Catsquerade!
Kazoo!’s Pre-Halloween Masquerade The eBar was clad with mystery and mischief on the night of Oct. 25 as they hosted the Kazoo! Pre-Halloween Masquerade. Halloween started early with this masquerade-themed concert where everyone who attended was required to wear a mask. The crowd was entirely anonymous, wearing assorted masks, from […]
Manx Mysticism
Songs for Sue On Oct. 22, a benefit concert was held at Dublin Street United Church for local native, Sue Richards. The fundraiser featured many regional artists, including: Mike Sharp, Jessy Bell Smith, Jeff Bird, Nick Craine, and Tannis Slimmon, with Harry Manx headlining. Craig Norris, Kramdens singer and CBC […]
Q & A with Jordan Raycroft
Learning more about a campus musician Adrien Potvin: You’ve had quite the career so far, having just recently released a debut this past April. Do you feel that holding off on a proper release helped the production, recording, promotion processes? Jordan Raycroft: Definitely! However, the “holding off” was not at […]
Climate Change Conference Held in Guelph
Stephane Dion and Andrew Nikiforuk speak up. On Oct. 18 at 7 p.m., a panel discussion and climate change forum took place at Lakeside Hope House in downtown Guelph. The event was co-hosted by The Bookshelf, the Council of Canadians, and a group called For Our Grandchildren. The panel discussion […]
A to Zavitz: Lepidoptera
From Oct. 14 to Oct. 18, Zavitz Gallery showcased print-works by a young artist from the University of Guelph’s Fine Arts department. Victoria Day held a solo exhibition called Lepidotera. It presented the audience with beautiful print works in which the main subject matter was the individual characteristics of moths. […]
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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.