Senator’s report points to continued systemic discrimination Many Canadians are aware of Canada’s historically inequitable treatment of Indigenous peoples. The mention of residential schools conjures up a dark time in Canada’s past when Indigenous children were forced to assimilate to Euro-Canadian culture at “schools” where physical and sexual abuse was […]
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City of Guelph celebrates GIS Day with launch of GeoDataHub online
Globally celebrated GIS Day features annual events with mapping focus Recently released open data of the city of Guelph and surrounding regions titled the GeoDataHub was officially celebrated at a city hall event on GIS Day to promote these resources. One great example of the products found is the Neighbourhood […]
Minister of education Lisa Thompson visits U of G campus
Silent protest took place during Public Management Student Association event Education Minister Lisa Thompson, who is a U of G public management graduate, spoke to a group of Public Management students about Ontario’s education on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The event was also open to the public and was attended by […]
New PetSmart Charities grant will help women with pets escape domestic violence
The grant awarded to the Guelph Humane Society coincides with women abuse prevention month After receiving a $13,500 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada, the Guelph Humane Society in collaboration with Community Veterinary Outreach and Women in Crisis, is able to offer a new Pets in Transition program. The program […]
U of G fine arts professor John Kissick faces assault charges
UPDATE: On Monday, Jan. 28, the assault charge against John Kissick was dropped in court. Kissick and former girlfriend Talia Yeo, have agreed to enter into a mutual peace bond. Ex-girlfriend Talia Yeo says she is thankful for student support following video post online John Kissick, a fine […]
On the Hill: New political party draws fringe supremacists
“Mad Max” Bernier gears up for 2019 election with his People’s Party of Canada It’s not uncommon for fringe political parties to spring up around election time. According to Elections Ontario, there are 27 registered political parties in Ontario alone. However, it’s not every day you see a longstanding MP […]
Restorative justice and why people prefer it over traditional justice
Applying restorative justice in cases of sexual assault may benefit victims and offenders Nov. 18 to 25 is Restorative Justice Week in Canada. Restorative justice (RJ) is an alternative to the traditional justice system in which people are imprisoned for their crimes. According to the Canadian government, RJ aims to […]
On the Hill: Ontario government rejects cap and trade
Provincial government attacks federal carbon emissions reduction plan Last week, the Ontario government finally killed Ontario’s cap-and-trade system after a long and painful death. The province’s cap-and-trade system was established in 2016 under Kathleen Wynne’s government through the Climate Change Mitigation and Low-carbon Economy Act. It was designed to lower […]
The despot of the Danube: How Viktor Orbán dismantled Hungarian democracy
Three decades after the fall of communism in Hungary, the country faces a familiar foe: authoritarianism Viktor Orbán was not destined to be a leader. Born the son of a poor working class couple in the humble Hungarian villages of Alcsútdoboz and Felcsút, he spent many of his childhood days […]
19th Annual Animal Welfare Forum sees another success
Over 100 attendees learn about research, law, and more On Saturday, Oct. 13, the Ontario Veterinary College’s Animal Welfare Club hosted its 19th annual Animal Welfare Forum. Over a hundred student, faculty, and public registrants enjoyed a free day of education (and lunch!) from a variety of experts in the […]
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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.