MP Leona Alleslev, gun control legislation, and being just a little bit starstruck I have to admit, walking into Elizabeth May’s office on Parliament Hill for the first time was a little surreal. There are two large flags flanking her door — the flag of Canada and a flag with […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Student clubs at risk of becoming victims of theft
CSA club lockers in the UC broken into The second floor of the University Centre (UC), which houses the CSA (Central Student Association) locker storage room, seems to have been a topic of controversy for the past few years. One hallway on this floor used to be solely club room […]
Why you should wear orange on Orange Shirt Day
The origins of Orange Shirt Day First held in Williams’ Lake, B.C. in May of 2013, Orange Shirt Day is an event that recognizes the harm done to children’s sense of self-esteem and wellbeing as a result of the residential school system. The event grew out of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad’s […]
Ford challenges Charter with Charter
Nevertheless, he persisted with notwithstanding A brief history on the notwithstanding clause It is often said that kitchens cemented themselves in the mythos of Canada in March 1981. Some even argue that without kitchens, the provinces would have stalled any and all drafts of a constitution in Canada, regardless of […]
On the Hill: An introduction to Parliament Hill
A political newbie enters the shark tank I am about to start an internship in the parliamentary office of Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands and leader of the Green Party of Canada. The internship runs until the end of next June, and will give me the opportunity to attend […]
Fearful when walking home or being out late at night alone?
Take back the night and rise against fear and violence Take Back the Night (TBTN) is a yearly international event to raise awareness about sexual violence and to support survivors. Events first began in Belgium and England in the ’60s with protests about women not being safe walking down the […]
New media studio seeks to improve digital literacy
Emerging library service provides students with access to equipment and resources Freshly opened in the fall of 2018, U of G’s McLaughlin Library has developed a new digital resource library located on the second floor of the library, room 267. According to their website’s about page, the studio will give […]
Protected bike lanes come to Gordon and Stone intersection
New lanes allow cyclists to ride safely beside pedestrians The intersection at Stone Road and Gordon Street is one of the busiest intersections in the city. For cyclists, the intersection can be daunting. The intersection sees an influx of congestion from campus traffic, local residents, and those entering or returning […]
#MeToo in review
Movement against sexual violence successfully created international conversation 2017 marked the beginning of a new era in women’s empowerment. Fuelled by the unprecedented global reach of social media platforms and the unflinching honesty of victims from all walks of life, the #MeToo movement has now become a far-reaching cultural phenomenon […]
Compost program increases effort in food waste diversion
Sustainability Office improves accessibility to green bins What do you do with that banana peel after you get out of class? You’re probably throwing your food scraps and fruit peels into the garbage because green bins aren’t readily available alongside garbage sorting stations. There are, however, numerous compost bins placed […]
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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.