If passed, the residence will be known as Odena Maids Hall, a residence located behind Creelman Hall on the northern side of the University of Guelph campus, could have a new name by the beginning of the upcoming academic year. Maids Hall is one of the smaller residences on campus, […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Union negotiations on campus continue over benefits and contracts
Strikes still a possibility Negotiations, strikes, and lockouts are just some of the terms floating around campus as three workers’ unions are in the process of negotiating their contracts. While one Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has been able to come to an agreement with the University, two other […]
Highlighting U of G research to celebrate Canada’s 150th
Local innovations on a global scale From questionable governmental actions to unprecedented environmental destruction, there are a lot of reasons to be uneasy, even cynical, about the state of the world. Through the negativity, though, it’s important to realize some of the positive changes taking place, such as the initiatives […]
Mayor Cam Guthrie meets with Guelph’s student government
CSA meeting covers local and campus issues The Central Student Association (CSA) met on Feb. 8 and heard presentations from three guests during the meeting. One of the first orders of business for the evening was discussion around the absence of director Andrew Contant. Communications and corporate affairs commissioner Zoey […]
Ontario Veterinary College students host first Period Project
Addressing poverty, dignity, and menstrual hygiene Students at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) are hosting their first Period Project, collecting donations of menstrual hygiene products during the week of Feb. 13 to 17. Aiming to raise awareness and supplies for an often-overlooked need, the Period Project works to reduce the […]
First-year student dies in Brampton house fire
The University of Guelph is mourning the death of Amina Kapadia, who died on Feb. 14 in a house fire in Brampton, Ont. Kapadia was a first-year bachelor of science student. According to the University’s news release, an official announcement on when the flags will be lowered to half-mast will […]
Guelph joins rallies for electoral reform across Canada
Canada’s National Day of Action supported by local initiatives A rally was held outside of the office of Guelph Member of Parliament (MP) Lloyd Longfield, in protest against the Liberal government’s decision to abandon electoral reform. This was the second rally organized by local concerned citizens to voice their displeasure […]
CSA board approves club space renovations for the coming year
Further conversations with clubs still to be had The Central Student Association (CSA) approved the blueprints for the renovations to the club space on the second floor of the University Centre (UC) in a board meeting on Wed, Feb. 8. The approval means that construction can go ahead on schedule […]
Student activist group holds presentation on divestment
Fossil Free Guelph initiates first steps in upcoming proposal for action Fossil Free Guelph (FFG) hosted an information panel at the Grad Lounge on Feb. 8 to discuss the first steps in rolling out their Special Action Policy (SAP) proposal to the University of Guelph on divestment. The group believes […]
Meet eNuk: A cutting-edge community-led project
How an app is reimagining climate change in Labrador The coastal community of Rigolet has teamed up with researchers from the University of Guelph on a ground-breaking project to produce a community-led data logging system. Taking the form of an app called eNuk, community members will be able to map and […]
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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.