Students sound off on new routes and express service Students and commuters using Guelph transit have mixed feelings about the new bus schedule. The Ontarion spoke with a few students and commuters about their thoughts. “I love the new bus schedule, because it really suits my schedule,” said U of G […]
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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?
Who is the Governor General anyway? Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau installed Canada’s 29th governor general, Julie Payette. Payette replaced David Johnston, who served in this position since 2010. As a new governor general takes her place in Canada’s history, many may be wondering just what the role of a […]
Yahoo! admits that 2013 hack impacted all users
Recent Equifax hack impacts 145 million Yahoo hack It was recently announced that all three billion Yahoo users were compromised in the August 2013 Yahoo hack. According to a statement from Yahoo early last week, most basic user information, such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers, were stolen. Equifax […]
Amy Goodman visits campus
On the importance of independent news Sam Deschamps This weekend, award-winning independent journalist Amy Goodman gave a talk at the University of Guelph. The auditorium in Rozanski 104 where Goodman spoke was packed with like-minded people from Guelph and neighbouring communities. Before the talk, audience members chatted about the failure […]
Jagmeet Singh wins NDP leadership race
Canada’s first non-white federal party leader Jagmeet Singh, the first turban-wearing Sikh to sit in Ontario’s legislature, claimed victory this Sunday in the federal NDP leadership race. According to data from the National Post, the Ontario MPP was named the new leader of the federal NDP after winning 53 per […]
Trudeau appoints chief science advisor
Dr. Mona Nemer honoured with new position The importance of scientific advancement has been making headlines recently, and the latest announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office reinforces Canada’s stance as a nation that values science. On Sept. 26, Dr. Mona Nemer was introduced as Canada’s new chief science advisor following […]
Saudi Arabia to lift ban on women driving
Editor’s note: Due to strict restrictions on freedom of the press in Saudi Arabia, all sources have asked to remain anonymous. According to a statement by the Saudi Arabian state-run press agency on Sept. 26, the government would be lifting the ban that prevents women from driving in the country. The […]
C’est quoi?
Canadian federal and provincial politics As the House of Commons and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario return to their respective houses, it’s time to get reacquainted with the portfolios led by each level of government. Notably, the federal government is responsible for some unique portfolios such as Canadian heritage, which led […]
Vish Khanna talks Amy Goodman’s influence ahead of Guelph visit
Monday through Friday, twice a day, the voice of Amy Goodman, co-host and executive producer of award-winning radio news program Democracy Now!, rings out over the waves on CFRU. This Sunday, her voice will ring out in Rozanski Room 104 at a talk organized by a multitude of campus organizations, […]
Would you major in growing weed?
Niagara College to offer certification in marijuana production Niagara College has announced that the school will begin to offer certification in Commercial Cannabis Production in the fall of 2018 at its Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. The program is the first of its kind in Canada, opening the doors for safe and educated growing […]
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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.