Why the voting age should be lowered to 16 In Ontario, at the age of 16 you can join the military, get your driver’s licence, and pay income taxes, but you cannot vote. In addition, in Canada, we allow citizens at merely 14 years of age to join political parties […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
C’EST QUOI?: Canada’s 2018 federal budget
What does a gender-balanced budget mean for students? The Canadian Federal Budget of 2018 has officially been released and brings with it a much needed, gender-focused approach to practically everything it encompasses. The new budget focuses on growing a stronger middle class while promoting equality using Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+), an […]
News in Brief: Breaking down barriers to Trump’s border wall
Judge accused by President now rules in his favour One obstacle down, one million to go. In an environmentally questionable move by District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, the first steps toward construction of Trump’s border wall have finally begun. While Trump by no means has the final go-ahead for the border […]
U of G groups welcome refugees to Guelph
Enactus team’s Project Open Arms and Students Offering Welcome help newcomers during transition With the arrival of refugees to Canada, many organizations and programs have emerged to offer support. Some of these programs have even been designed by students, for students. On the University of Guelph campus, some of the most […]
CSA executive leadership nominees discuss election platform
All Candidates Forum On Thursday, March 1, candidates for Central Student Association (CSA) executive positions discussed election issues in the UC courtyard. Major concerns were addressed by most candidates about the low turnout and the growing disconnect between the CSA and students. Jack Fisher and Aidan Paskinov — candidates for […]
U of G siding with sessional instructor over students?
U of G student demands formal policy for student complaints against faculty After multiple alleged altercations with a sessional lecturer last semester, a fourth year student at U of G, who has asked to be referred to as Emma for privacy reasons, has called into question the university’s policy for investigating […]
New sexual violence survey launched
Advanced Education and Skills Development aims to get feedback on sexual violence The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD) launched a survey to get feedback on sexual violence on post-secondary institution campuses. The Student Voices on Sexual Violence survey was launched via e-mail to all full-time university students over […]
CSA Executive Elections 2018
The Central Student Association’s (CSA) general election period has begun, and candidates are launching their campaigns across campus. Voting will take place from March 5 to 7, and the all candidates forum will take place on Thursday, March 1. After the executive restructuring in 2017, there are now four executive […]
Injustice in Colten Boushie case outrages Guelphites
Gerald Stanley’s acquittal in fatal shooting of Indigenous man met with demand for #Justice4Colten On Saturday, Feb. 17, a large crowd gathered in front of Guelph’s City Hall to protest the acquittal of Gerald Stanley. In August 2016, Stanley shot and killed 22-year-old Colten Boushie for trespassing on his property. […]
Sitting down with the Green Party of Ontario
An inside look at the political party’s convention in Guelph From Feb. 2 to 4, the Green Party of Ontario held their annual convention at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre in Guelph. The Ontarion had the opportunity to attend a portion of the convention and speak with some of […]
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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.