List Provided by CFRU RANK ARTIST TITLE (LABEL) 1 NO FRILLS* Downward Dog (Self-Released) 2 PATRICK WATSON* Better In The Shade (Secret City) 3 EBI SODA Honk If You’re Sad (Tru Thoughts) 4 MILES OKAZAKI Thisness (Pi) 5 TORO Y MOI […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Practice body positivity this summer with positive affirmations, community, and mindfulness
You’re allowed to feel confident in your body no matter what it looks like and what your lifestyle is Summer is finally here, which means it’s time to show off those summer bods. But what does that ideal swimsuit body look like, you ask? Easy; everybody reading this has already […]
In Celebration of Asian Heritage Month: The Tale of an International Chef’s Humble Beginnings
As students, especially international students with a spouse and small children, graduate from university and embark on new beginnings, this story may resonate and show the power of resourcefulness, community, and adaptability. It was the mid-1960s, nearing the height of the US’s troop deployment in the Vietnam War, when Malaysian […]
Firefly Catching 101
Your guide to interacting with lightning bugs responsibly. Summer is approaching, and that means camping trips, stargazing, and backyard get-togethers. What’s my favourite part of all of these activities, you ask? Catching fireflies! Watching fireflies light up our yard at night has always been one of the things that I […]
CFRU’s Top 10 for May 17, 2022
List provided by CFRU. RANK ARTIST TITLE (LABEL) 1 JOYFUL JOYFUL* Joyful Joyful (Idée Fixe) 2 1969 COLLECTIVE* 1969 (Self-Released) 3 EUCALYPTUS* Moves (Telephone Explosion) 4 MISSY D* Case Départ (Birthday Cake) 5 EBI SODA Honk If You’re Sad (Tru Thoughts) 6 […]
CFRU’s Top 10 for May 10, 2022
List provided by CFRU. RANK ARTIST TITLE (LABEL) 1 1969 COLLECTIVE* 1969 (Self-Released) 2 NO FRILLS* Downward Dog (Self-Released) 3 BASIA BULAT* The Garden (Secret City) 4 ANTOJE* Null Data (Leaving) 5 GENTLE PARTY* God Complex (Phonometrograph) 6 KEE AVIL* Crease (Constellation) […]
Explore Ontario this summer vacation
Local ideas to make the most of this summer break. From exploring the Royal City, to taking a weekend trip to Tobermory, these ideas will help plan your summer and explore the beautiful province of Ontario. Staycation in Guelph Change your scenery with backyard camping for the perfect outdoor staycation. […]
CFRU’s Top 10 for May 3, 2022
List provided by CFRU. RANK ARTIST Title (Label) 1 RIP POP MUTANT* FLUXUS POP (Simone) 2 FATHER JOHN MISTY Chloe and the Next 20th Century (Sub Pop) 3 ANGELIQUE FRANCIS* Long River (Self-Released) 4 WALT DISCO Unlearning (Lucky Number) 5 SON OF DAVE* Call Me King (Goddamn Music) 6 […]
CFRU’s Top 10 for April 26, 2022
List provided by CFRU. RANK ARTIST Title (Label) 1 JULIE DOIRON* I Thought of You (You’ve Changed) 2 APPLES* About the Future (Self-Released) 3 NO FRILLS* Downward Dog (Self-Released) 4 APOLLO GHOSTS* Pink Tiger (You’ve Changed) 5 CLARA ENGEL* Their Invisible Hands (Self-Released) 6 VARIOUS* Musicworks #141 […]
Easter basket ideas for grown ups
If you or your loved one misses the good ol’ Easter Bunny days, bring them back by creating your own basket f you grew up in a household that celebrated Easter each spring, you might be familiar with the Easter basket—a basket filled with colourful fake grass, chocolate, and goodies […]
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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.