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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Kayla Weiler, the Ontario representative of the Canadian Federation of Students, speaks to reporters at Queen’s Park Student Choice Initiative has been deemed unlawful The atmosphere in Queen’s Park was quietly excited as reporters, many of whom were from student newspapers, waited for Kayla Weiler, the Ontario representative of the […]
A tradition becomes an act of protest as students paint and repaint The Cannon “We came to show support for what’s happening in Hong Kong,” a student told The Ontarion. Students from the University of Guelph’s Hong Kong Student Radio Association came together on Sunday, Nov. 24 at around 9 […]
Earlier this afternoon, a masked person carved “Death to the CPC” into The Cannon in Branion Plaza. This came after a confrontation that began with students painting “Free Hong Kong” on The Cannon late Monday evening. When asked to make a statement by reporters from The Ontarion, the person responded […]
Three judges from the Ontario Divisional Court made the unanimous decision to quash the “Student Choice Initiative” (SCI). Following the announcement last night, the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) and the York Federation of Students (YFS) held a press conference earlier today at Queens Park to address the court’s decision […]
Students Win Legal Challenge Against The Ministry of Colleges and Universities and the Ontario Government! The Canadian Federation of Students, Ontario, announced Thursday night that the Ontario Division Court voted unanimously to deem the Student Choice Initiative unlawful. “We are excited to be emailing you today with some fantastic news […]
Dr. Gillis Provides Opportunities For Students To Take Learning Outside The Classroom Dr. Daniel Gillis has received the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) teaching award for his excellence in teaching and dedication to improving post-secondary education. For those who know Gillis, it’s clear to see that he goes […]
Guelphites filled the Sleeman Centre downtown the morning of Nov. 11 for the city’s Remembrance Day ceremony. Public figures such as Mayor Cam Guthrie and MP Lloyd Longfield spoke during the ceremony while the John F. Ross C.V.I. Concert Choir and Guelph Concert Band provided music.
Jagdeep Raina and Annie Burgess win Jane Graham Memorial Award The Guelph Arts Council has announced that the 2019 Jane Graham Memorial Award will be shared by ceramicist Annie Burgess and textile artist Jagdeep Raina. Established in 2005 by the Graham family following the passing of Jane Graham, a watercolour painter who […]
ELIZABETH MAY ANNOUNCED on Monday, Nov. 4, that she is stepping down as leader of the Green Party, a post she has held since 2006. “This is not something that is a new decision,” May told reporters, adding that she is excited to be able to spend time with her […]
Bridging the Gap between Mental Health Support and Students RECOVERY SPEAKING is an organization created by Bob McCabe, which aims to help individuals living with depression, who have experienced sexual abuse, or who are living with mental illness. It seeks to provide people with a space to talk to mental […]
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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.