What’s the deal with Bill C-45? You’re probably at least anecdotally aware of the drama surrounding the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada. This type of legislation is naturally controversial, just as the usage of cannabis products is controversial. However, the reasons why the Cannabis Act (a.k.a. Bill C-45) has […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Cannabis on Campus
On Oct. 17, 2018, the Federal Government legalized cannabis across Canada. It is now legal for individuals who are 19 years of age or older — 18 years of age in Alberta and Quebec — to purchase, grow, and use cannabis. According to the Government of Canada website, cannabis is […]
On the Hill: Historic trade agreement ignores environmental impacts
“New NAFTA” fails to protect environment On Oct. 1, Canada woke up to Trudeau’s signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement, amicably referred to as the new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), or NAFTA 2.0. Now, whether or not “new” also means “improved” is open to debate, but not […]
Better Ballot Guelph champions issues-based campaigns
Guelph-based campaign hopes to change political conversation Growing out of the Guelph-Wellington Women’s Campaign School, Better Ballot Guelph (BBG) is confronting the polarizing and divisive political climate through their campaign that is intended to keep voters and candidates issues-focused. BBG kickstarted on Sept. 11, 2018 ahead of the Oct. 22 […]
CSA denounces mandate for Freedom of Speech Policy
Policy challenges student’s autonomy, freedom of expression, and right to peaceful protest On Oct. 4, the Central Student Association (CSA) Board of Directors released a statement in response to the Ontario government’s mandate that all Ontario universities and colleges develop a Freedom of Speech policy. The statement revealed that the […]
On the hill: Unprecedented power for Greens faces rise in populism
The notwithstanding clause, the F-word, and pipelines I didn’t think I would ever say this, but the big news this week is New Brunswick. For almost 100 years, New Brunswick (N.B.) has functionally been a two-party province, with the majority government swinging back and forth between the Liberals and the […]
Mlynarz and Guthrie race for the Royal City
Aggie Mlynarz It is Thursday, Sept. 27 and I prepare to interview Aggie Mlynarz at The Ontarion office on campus. Walking in, she asks for a charger and plugs herself in to send off some emails — she seems busy but not frazzled. During the interview she tells me that […]
Students’ guide to voting in the 2018 municipal elections
How to qualify, register, and vote in Guelph on oct. 22 Municipal elections will be held across the province of Ontario, allowing residents to vote for their town or city’s mayor, councillors, and school board trustees. All residents of Ontario who are Canadian citizens and 18 years of age or […]
Take Back the Night takes over Guelph
“I am here, telling all of you my story because Take Back The Night has made a space for my voice. All of us here are creating a culture that rejects the idea that silence and shame is the only course of action for victims. We are creating a culture […]
“We the students do not consent!” Hundreds of students
Walk-out on 2015 Sex Ed “No ignorance, no hate! Don’t go back to ’98!”chants echo at City Hall Making their voices heard, over a thousand students from seven Guelph high schools congregated in front of Guelph’s City Hall on Friday, Sept. 21 in protest. They walked out of their classes at […]
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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.