Rosie the Riveter creates a lasting impact On Jan. 20, Naomi Parker Fraley passed away at the age of 96. Fraley was the inspiration for what became known as the “Rosie the Riveter” poster. We all recognize this “We Can Do It!” poster from WWII, which was originally created to […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Ontario’s new mandatory standard lease agreement
What this means for present and future student renters As of April 30, 2018, Ontario will be introducing new standardized leasing, which, for students, means less mess when dealing with your landlord. Essentially, standard lease forms will take the place of the custom lease forms currently being used by landlords. […]
Will Amazon Go change retail as we know it?
First pilot store opens in Seattle Written by Fiona Cashell Amazon has unveiled its first brick and mortar store, prompting both intrigue and confusion from customers. After testing the concept exclusively for employees, the first Amazon Go location has opened on the ground floor of the company’s Seattle headquarters. The […]
Streeters: What do you think about the recent increase to the minimum wage in Ontario?
The Ontarion asks Gryphons Nicole Iarusci Second year, Animal Biology There are some pros and cons to changing the minimum wage, but I feel that for entry level jobs, it is acceptable. Since it’s been increased, there have been some conflicts with certain companies such as Tim Horton’s since increasing […]
The Future is Female: Winegard Lecture emphasizes feminism in development
Marie-Claude Bibeau talks Canada’s new International Assistance Policy On Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau presented the annual Winegard Lecture in Rozanski hall to an audience of faculty, students, and community members. Bibeau is the current minister of international development and the Francophonie. Her presentation, entitled The Future […]
The Gryphons’ den
CBaSE program provides launchpad for aspiring local entrepreneurs Since 2014, The Hub Incubator Program has helped kickstart more than 40 U of G businesses on campus. Run by U of G’s Centre for Business and Student Enterprise (CBaSE), the program receives as many as 30 applications every semester, with only six […]
U of G student wins labour dispute against local Domino’s
Student wrongfully classified as an independent contractor, Ministry of Labour decided The Ontario Employment Standards Act defines an independent contractor using several criteria, including: The ability to choose your own hours You are in business for yourself You have the ability to either make a profit or lose money for the […]
Royal City is third best place for millennials to reside
Real estate news source ranks Guelph high for life satisfaction The city of Guelph has been ranked number three on a list of millenial hotspots in Canada for 2018. Created by real estate news source Point2 Homes, the list selected cities based on nine criteria including: Income Unemployment Home affordability Crime […]
New proposal for fall reading break
Looking at whether extending the fall study break is a step in the right direction A new proposal drafted by university senior administration suggests a one-day extension to the current fall study break. Before being sent to the Senate for a final vote, the Board of Undergraduate Studies and the Board of […]
Hundreds walk out of class after professor made discriminatory remarks
Upholding Gryphon values On Monday, Jan. 15, hundreds of students abandoned a lecture hall after a substitute professor in a first year anthropology class was extremely disrespectful to a student with anxiety. According to posts on social media, the professor referred to the student’s educational assistant as his “handler,” and […]
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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.