Where does all the garbage go? There are three types of garbage that are categorized in Guelph: organics, recyclables, and actual “garbage.” For three decades, Guelph has been a pilot city for new ways to separate waste. The original project, dating back to 1987, was the “blue box” program. Completely […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Balancing the Seesaw
Many students who are enrolled in full-time studies at the University of Guelph simultaneously hold a job. Whether working to pay for school or simply have extra spending money, these students must learn a very valuable skill: time management. Not only must they manage between school and work, but also […]
Happy Holidays! Santa Comes to Guelph
This year’s Santa Claus parade delights Guelphites of all ages A young girl was spotted blushing shyly as a boy from her school broke formation from the parade to give her a candy cane and a hug as she watched the festivities pass along Quebec Street. The sight was the […]
Deadly Hit and Run With Cyclist, Woman Charged
Need for bike lanes accepted, but legal penalties are a hot topic A Guelph woman has been charged for her involvement in a hit and run that led to the death of a cyclist. Anna Wilson has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident that […]
UOIT Student Association Threatens Legal Action
Durham College and UOIT are refusing to remit fees, citing financial mismanagement The Student Association (SA) at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) may soon carry out legal action against the college and university administration after having their funding and operations threatened. In September, the […]
Line 9 Opponents Up the Ante
“There is no pipeline debate – there is just a pipeline fight” On the morning of Saturday, Nov. 16, protesters gathered in downtown Guelph to rally against the reversal of Line 9, an oil pipeline that runs between Ontario and Quebec. Organized by the Guelph Anti-Pipeline Action Group (GAP), the […]
Keeping Kids Safe is No Easy Task
ALTER program promotes child safety in the home On Nov. 16, shoppers at the Quebec Street Mall might have been shocked to see children walking around with bruises, head bandages, and neck braces. However, the purpose of the Help Us Promote Awareness event, run by the University of Guelph’s Child […]
Guelph Finance Conference a Success
Economics and Finance Association ran a mock trading floor The University of Guelph’s Economics and Finance Association (EFA) hosted its fourth annual Guelph Finance Conference on Nov. 15 and 16. Since 2010, the organization has brought students together to develop a deeper knowledge of the financial sector. The main event […]
First-Year Seminar Hosts Wartime Food Exhibition
Students tasked with showcasing library’s collection of WWII recipes For a rather unusual course, the class of one of this semester’s First-Year Seminars has spent the bulk of the term planning McLaughlin Library’s annual “What’s Cooking in the Archives” event. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, their final project was revealed as […]
Annual TEDxGuelphU Conference
Independent TED talk aims to turn tradition “Inside Out” On Saturday, Nov. 23, Rozanski Hall will play host to TEDxGuelphU – Inside Out, an independently organized franchise of the TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conference that gathers speakers from a wide variety of disciplines. The aim of the conference, says TEDx […]
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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.