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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Tolerating Uncertainty in an Uncertain World We are in uncharted territory in countless ways with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Students have had to abruptly move off campus and figure out how to complete the semester while managing a news feed of endless uncertainty. Faculty and staff […]
UPDATE: On March 27, the university announced plans to reschedule convocation, saying “our graduating students will still have an opportunity to cross the stage and we are putting plans in place for a rescheduled convocation ceremony.” The University of Guelph announced today that spring convocation and the annual alumni weekend […]
Waterloo Region and the seven local municipalities declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday, Mar. 25. A press release issued by region states that “The declaration of a municipal emergency is part of the Region and area municipalities’ ongoing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.” The hope is that […]
Charlotte Yates, provost and vice-president (academic), has been appointed president on an interim basis for two years beginning Aug. 2. “U of G’s Board of Governors made the unanimous decision today,” reads a news release from the university announcing the appointment of Yates. Yates has served as provost since 2015, […]
What might it mean for Canada s the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout Canada — with over 2,000 cases to date, as of writing — Canadians are looking to the government for action. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along with the provincial and territorial leaders, have discussed the opportunity for a federal […]
UPDATE: A list of “essential” workplaces that are allowed to continue to operate during the shutdown has been made available. Today, Premier Doug Ford announced that all non-essential services are to shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19. The shut down will come into effect on Tuesday, Mar. 24 […]
niversity students have all been sent home for the spring semester, in an effort to #flattenthecurve for the COVID-19 pandemic. Some students may be returning to their family home, suddenly surrounded with younger siblings who are dealing with their own school closures. As an older sibling, it can be appreciated […]
The Results are in and the CSA has a New President ollowing last month’s election, Tyler Poirier has been named the next president of the Central Student’s Association (CSA). Poirier will officially take over from current CSA President Dena Van de Coevering on May 1, 2020 and will serve until […]
COVID-19 Updates for the University of Guelph he COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing and developing situation. We have compiled a list of updates and information useful to students and members of the University of Guelph community. We will be monitoring and updating this list as new information emerges and we […]
Okay, so you’re trapped inside… here are lots of easy and free things you can do while at home, but some of the most important things you can do to keep yourself in order while socially isolating or self-quarantining are shower, get dressed, and make your bed. It may sound […]
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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.