Controversial project falls one vote shy Another attempt to speed up the process of the Keystone XL pipeline was rejected by the U.S. Senate. Being a contentious proposal since its conception nearly six years ago, the pipeline has repeatedly been a topic of environmental discussion throughout Canadian politics. The Harper […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
University of Guelph Student Stabbed on Campus
Arrest made after further investigations On Nov. 21, an incident occurred on campus which resulted in the stabbing of a university student around Mills Hall residence. Guelph police and Guelph-Wellington Emergency Services (GWEMS) arrived on the scene as they responded to a report that a male university student had been […]
Yurting: the Comfortable Way to Have a Winter Wilderness Holiday
Try to fit in a winter camping trip this year Big, transoceanic, intercontinental trips certainly have their appeal, but for many of us, time constraints and financial limitations may mean that these big trips aren’t quite yet realistic. If you find yourself in this situation, do not despair! There are […]
The Environmental Benefits of Shade Grown Coffee
Modern farming techniques detrimental to tropical biodiversity For many of us, the first thing that enters our minds when we wake up in the morning is how to get our hands on a cup of coffee. It doesn’t matter much where it comes from, how much it costs, or what […]
On this Day
Date: November 27, 1966 On this day with SHAC Uruguay adopted a constitution. In the elections of Nov. 27, 1966, nearly 59 per cent of Uruguayans voted to amend the 1952 constitution, and to reestablish a presidential system of government, thus ending a 15-year experiment with the colegiado. The new constitution, […]
Perfecting Being Perpetually Poor
Prepare for a weekend of sales Often, the holidays bring on additional spending whether you prepare a budget or not. When you have friends and family to purchase gifts for, it’s understandable that you want to get them nice gifts to show them how much you love and appreciate them. […]
Jon Stewart’s Not a Journalist – He’s Something Far Greater
Looking at The Daily Show host’s stance on journalism In 1999, Jon Stewart took over hosting The Daily Show from Craig Kilborn. Over the course of the next 15 years, Stewart’s presence on The Daily Show took the show into a spectacularly political format, highlighting the absurdities of American politics, […]
PopSci: A Bean Misunderstanding
Why beans may upset your stomach I had heard about beans being toxic and that their toxicity causes bloating. That came as a surprise because, having been raised in Cuba, beans were our bread and butter so to speak, and I had never thought of that. I learned one exception […]
The Truth Inquiry
A Dualistic Perspective on Spirituality “Spiritual experience” can be a broad term, and a difficult one to define. I think, in a very general sense, we can begin by defining it as an experience that is unlike our normal day-to-day experience of the world. This may include a range […]
Ground-breaking deal reached between China and the United States
Top greenhouse gas emitters committed to serious reductions On Tuesday, November 11, a deal regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was announced between the United States and China. This deal, which was negotiated in secret and involved months of dialogue between the two countries, is a game-changer when it comes to […]
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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.