Student helpline sets up lounge in the UC Equipped with bean bag chairs and a registered massage therapist, the post-secondary student helpline Good2Talk set up a lounge in the UC to give students the opportunity to talk one-on-one with someone in a safe, comfortable space and learn more about the […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Back to the ballot box
CSA looks for a president in early by-election The Central Student Association (CSA) is gearing up for its second election for the 2017 to 2018 academic year, with the presidential position still available. During the annual general election, Jay Rojas ran unopposed for president, but was not selected by the […]
Truscott Lecture brings the Attorney General to Guelph
Ontario judicial system undergoing changes to its bailing procedure The University of Guelph held its fourth annual Truscott Lecture in Justice with guest speaker Yasir Naqvi, the Attorney General of Ontario. On March 27, room 200 in Alexander Hall filled with Guelph citizens of all ages ready to engage in […]
Ontario government to cut hydro rates in summer 2017
The largest rate reduction in provincial history With ratepayers complaining of skyrocketing electricity bills, the provincial government has developed a new strategy to make hydro more affordable. Starting in summer 2017, Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan claims to reduce ratepayer bills by an average of 25 per cent, according to a […]
What the 2017 federal budget means for university students
Revised financial plan carries a number of small changes The revised federal budget for 2017 was outlined on March 22 and, while it carries few big-ticket changes, it also carries a number of noteworthy changes for university students. According to Maclean’s magazine, the budget addresses salient concerns about the future […]
House of Commons passes anti-Islamophobia motion M-103
Critics question effectiveness and worry about the silencing of free speech The House of Commons passed a non-binding motion on March 23 that condemns religious discrimination with an emphasis on Islamophobia. The recent attack on a Québec City mosque that left six people dead gave the motion symbolic significance and […]
Five Days for the Homeless concludes another campaign on campus
All proceeds will go towards Wyndham House After a week of fluctuating weather and rain, Five Days for the Homeless recently concluded on March 24. The Five Days campaign is a national initiative across university campuses to raise money for local emergency shelters and to raise awareness about homeless youth […]
New and improved study space: What you need to know
McLaughlin Library set to undergo $20 million renovation As part of the federal government’s Strategic Investment Fund initiative, the University of Guelph has received over $30 million from both the federal and provincial governments to improve facilities and expand resources through six projects on campus. The University will also be […]
Lack of president prompts early CSA by-election
Time for students to vote again The Central Student Association (CSA) held an emergency board meeting on March 20 to pass a motion allowing for a winter 2017 by-election. This upcoming election follows the recent general election which concluded with vacancies on the board of directors and no president for […]
Discussing sustainable campuses: The Princeton context
What the University of Guelph can learn about sustainability As part of Guelph Sustainability Week 2017, Cyndi Rottenberg-Walker, a partner at Urban Strategies Inc., delivered a presentation entitled Planning For Sustainability: Lessons from Princeton. Rottenberg-Walker is part of the team that spearheaded the ongoing campus plan for Princeton University as […]
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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.