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U of G’s Ukrainian Students’ Club offers support to fellow Ukrainians in the Guelph community n March 15, a vigil in support of the people of Ukraine was held at the University of Guelph. Roughly 100 individuals gathered in Branion Plaza as members of the U of G Ukrainian Students’ […]
As the province prepares to remove mask requirements for most settings, health officials encourage residents to stay vigilant and respect those who continue to wear masks esterday, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore announced that mask mandates will be lifted in Ontario on March 21 provided that current […]
Moscow attacks humanitarian corridors in Ukraine and threatens to cut off oil and gas flow to Europe, while Biden and others ban import of Russian energy or nearly two weeks Russia’s military has been launching missile attacks and carrying out land invasions in Ukraine, with no discernable end in sight. […]
Hundreds joined together on March 6 to show their support for Ukraine and raise money for those impacted by the war undreds of Guelphites filled Market Square on Sunday afternoon to protest the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and show solidarity to those affected by the violence. The “Stand with […]
U of G-based Wild Ontario is teaching aspiring scientists strategies for sharing their knowledge with the public s we move into the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific skepticism appears to be more widespread than ever within certain pockets of Canadian society. Pandemic conspiracies constantly circulate online, anti-vaccination sentiment […]
Although actual COVID-19 cases are likely 10 times higher than what is being reported, the province notes that hospitalizations have been declining ntario’s chief medical officer has announced that masking mandates could be removed by the end of this month. The news comes even as Ontario’s COVID-19 cases are reported […]
Dr. Jacqueline Potvin notes that neoliberal approaches to feminist international development highlight a narrow understanding of equality n her Feb. 8 webinar, U of G postdoctoral researcher Dr. Jacqueline Potvin presented her findings and analyses on the evolution of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) and how the frameworks […]
GMB volunteers will head to Panama and Greece in May to provide healthcare assistance and health education workshops ave you ever wanted to create positive change in the lives of those facing healthcare insecurity? If so, joining a local medical brigade might just be your opportunity to do so. Guelph […]
At eMERGE Guelph’s Climate Change Matters event, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe discussed how conversations can have big impacts on the environment “Conversations underpin all climate action. Where people choose to invest their money, what party they vote for, what energy source they use at home, all these actions start with conversations.“ […]
Chef Vanessa Simon shares her passion for food with U of G students at online cooking event anessa Simon’s secret to cooking up delicious food is simple: always be sure to stir in a healthy dose of love. Since launching her business, Vanessa’s Cuisine, in 2020, Simon has been using […]
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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.