Independent News for the University of Guelph Community
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Inaccessible advertising and technical error lead to the Creative Writing MFA Program being left out of democratic process Every year, the Graduate Students Association (GSA) holds various elections and appoints new executives from each department. As the University of Guelph’s democratic process outlines, the GSA sends ballots to all dues-paying […]
From first-years not being guaranteed campus housing at U of G, to Toronto hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this is what The Ontarion noticed in the news this week. Incoming U of G first-years not guaranteed campus housing this year To the surprise of many incoming students, the […]
A listening event will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the 10C Shared Space on 42 Carden St. In collaboration with University of Guelph institutions, an all-new podcast series about the shifting perspectives on poverty will be broadcasting this evening, and all community members are invited to attend its […]
From Doug Ford winning a majority government in last week’s provincial election, to a special graduation ceremony for the pandemic classes, this is what The Ontarion noticed in the news this week. Doug Ford wins majority government during provincial election This year’s provincial election has marked a majority win for […]
U of G expert suggests that the increase in price and decrease in availability is due to a supply shortage The annual scramble to find student housing is currently in full swing. With many leases beginning in May, the end of the winter semester marks a stressful time for students, […]
From the return of alumni events on campus, to an attempt to throw cake at the famous Mona Lisa painting, this is what The Ontarion noticed in the news this week. Man attempts to smear cake on the Mona Lisa No one expected their trip to the Louvre Museum in […]
Co-authors Dr. Laurie Barclay and Dr. Annika Hillebrandt discuss the implications of their findings for workplace policy and future ethics research Do you find yourself slipping up more often at work lately? Maybe doing things you shouldn’t be, like making up excuses to avoid attending your digital work meetings, or […]
From a racism-fuelled shooting in Buffalo, to the provincial leaders’ debate, this is what The Ontarion noticed in the news this week. Buffalo mass shooting tragedy affects both sides of the border With Buffalo, New York, just across from our border, Ontario families grieve for those lost and injured […]
Learn to navigate the different provincial political parties and use your vote in the upcoming election! Navigating the objectives of political parties, following the actions of candidates, and voicing your opinion on a ballot might feel like a daunting task. In fact, only 56.6% of Ontarians voted in the 2018 […]
From Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visiting Ukraine, to observing National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, here is what we saw in the news this week. Trudeau makes surprise visit to Ukraine in show of support, reopens Canadian Embassy As the Russian military continues […]
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.