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Special edition of The Body Project invites BIPOC students to join the conversation on challenging Western appearance ideals his March, U of G is hosting a special edition of The Body Project (BP), a workshop aimed at enhancing body image, reducing body shaming, and encouraging self-acceptance. The Body Project – […]
As the university opts to continue proctoring examinations, the CSA will continue pushing for alternative assessment options ollowing the creation of a student and faculty advisory committee to reassess virtual exam monitoring tools at the University of Guelph, Respondus proctoring software will continue to be utilized at the university with […]
Ontario government and U of G to launch a pilot program to provide rapid and mobile COVID-19 testing for those on campus and students in residence he University of Guelph announced on Thursday Feb. 25 that rapid COVID-19 testing and mobile testing sites will be coming to campus with the […]
The clinic is part of a mass vaccination plan to administer 10,000 vaccinations per day in the region n a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 16, the U of G announced that a COVID-19 vaccination clinic is coming to campus and could be operational as early as March. The clinic […]
Ontario to move back to implementing colour-coded zones UPDATE: According to GuelphToday, Guelph will move into the Red-Control level when the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph region returns to the COVID-19 response framework on Feb. 16. long with most other regions in Ontario, the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) region will remain under the stay-at-home order until […]
Why it’s time to ditch the stigma around couples therapy, and look at what it can do for you ver the past 12 months, the pandemic has forced many of us into navigating new relationship territory, from learning to abruptly live together or stay apart for lengths of time, to […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Ontarion has granted anonymity to the students interviewed in this story in order to protect their identities. UPDATE: The U of G reported that as of Feb. 10, cases associated with the outbreak had risen to 67, with 64 of them resolved. As of Feb. 11, 73 […]
Wanting to distance negative connotations and celebrate past and present achievements, local organizations are swapping ‘History’ for ‘Heritage’ ocal groups are recognizing this February as Black Heritage Month in an effort to celebrate both past and present accomplishments within the Black community. Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) President Denise Francis […]
A new era begins as Biden and Harris are sworn in esterday the world watched as the U.S. said goodbye to it’s 45th president, Donald Trump, and welcomed Joe Biden as its 46th, along with Kamala Harris as vice-president, in the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20. Trump was not […]
Trump has made history as the first president to be impeached twice n Jan. 13 President Donald Trump was impeached for a second time making him the first President of the United States to face two impeachments. According to CNN, The House voted 232 to 197 to impeach the president, […]
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