Startup company 3D prints prosthetic hands at no cost to patients U of G student Jerry Ennett is in his final year of the biomedical engineering program. On top of his demanding course schedule, Ennett designs and produces prosthetic hands for children who couldn’t otherwise afford them through his 3D […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
UC pharmacy celebrates grand opening
Owner hopes to give back to U of G students The University Centre’s new pharmacy opened for business on Dec. 4, 2017. The UC pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and provides full prescription drug service as well as additional over-the-counter items available for your […]
Guelph city councillor founds Leap chapter
Social justice organization seeks to build a more caring Canada A new social justice group called Leap is on the horizon in Guelph. Focused on building a sustainable future, Leap is “a call for a Canada based on caring for the Earth and one another.” Leap began in 2015 with a […]
One in 10 drugs sold in developing countries are fake
WHO reports counterfeit drugs responsible for deaths of thousands of children In a report released last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one in 10 medical drugs that are purchased in low and middle-income countries is either “substandard or falsified.” These products include pills, vaccines, and diagnostic kits. The […]
Canadian workforce more educated than ever says 2016 census
What this means for students: past, present, and future The 2016 census has produced some staggering statistics, with major implications for current and future post-secondary students. According to Statistics Canada, a majority of Canadians have now completed a post-secondary education. According to the most recent release of census data, over 54 […]
U of G professor discovers groundbreaking cancer protein
A look at recent research conducted on campus U of G Professor Jim Uniacke and his lab have been making waves recently in the world of cancer research. The groundbreaking study, which has now been published in the scientific journal Oncogene, focused on studying hypoxia — low oxygen levels — in […]
Rising number of students experiencing anxiety
University of Guelph counsellor discusses, root cause unclear A children and youth mental health survey recently released by Ipsos Public Affairs says that nearly half of all young people aged 18 to 24 in Ontario have missed school due to anxiety, with six in 10 youth reporting concerns about their anxiety. […]
Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act passes in the Ontario legislature
$15 minimum wage only one aspect of the bill On Nov. 22, the Ontario government passed Bill 148. Many may be familiar with this as the bill that has been clogging their news feeds with debate over a $15 per hour minimum wage. However, the minimum wage increase is only […]
Central Student Association talks lawsuit at town hall
University of Guelph refuses to remit collected fees On Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Central Student Association (CSA) hosted a town hall meeting at the Brass Taps Campus Pub. To begin the evening, each CSA executive member took a few minutes to highlight their individual projects for the year. Although unable […]
Zara factory workers leave notes for help in clothes
Looking beyond the threads and to mistreatment In malls across Istanbul this month, shoppers have been finding surprising and disturbing notes in their clothes from Zara, a Spanish clothing retailer. According to BBC News, these notes include messages such as, “I made this item you’re going to buy, but I did […]
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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.