Pet ball python escapes from student’s backpack After disappearing in the University Centre (UC) on Thurs, Feb. 9, a U of G student’s pet snake was found and captured safely following a four-day search. The two-foot ball python was reported missing on the second floor of the UC having escaped from […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Central Student Association holds its annual general meeting
All bylaw changes from the past year have been ratified by the membership The Central Student Association (CSA) held their annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 1, 2017 to have the membership ratify all decisions made since the last AGM. The full AGM package can be found on the CSA […]
Guelph hosts event to offer “Hope in challenging times”
Community members gather in the UC courtyard University of Guelph students, staff, and faculty took time out of their day to gather in support of those affected by recent tragedies. With several losses among the University community; a shooting at a mosque in Québec; and uncertainty on the global political […]
Electoral reform moved to the back burner of Federal agenda
Liberal government rescinds commitment for alternative electoral system In a controversial decision which has already upturned Parliament Hill, the Liberal government announced last week that, due to a failing consensus on an alternative electoral system, the Liberal government will no longer pursue a replacement for Canada’s first-past-the-post (FPTP) system. The […]
Guelph City Councillor files motion to declare city a sanctuary
James Gordon hopes to make the city safe for undocumented immigrants Councillor James Gordon filed a notice of motion on Feb. 2 at City Hall to make Guelph an official city of sanctuary. In an interview with GuelphToday, Gordon said, “The timing is right for it. Based on the events […]
News brief: U of G mourns passing of student
The University of Guelph will fly its flags at half-mast on Feb. 3 to mourn the passing of Kayleigh Shannon, a second-year biomedical engineering student. After her family informed the University that she died in her sleep on Jan. 24 due to medical complications, fellow students painted the cannon purple […]
Premier Kathleen Wynne discusses changes to OSAP loans
Funding will target low-income families Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne visited the University of Guelph on Jan. 25 as part of her tour of college and university campuses across the province. Premier Wynne met with various student groups on campus, such as the Young Liberals, and sat down for a roundtable […]
University of Guelph students turn up the volume on mental health advocacy
Students demand change following the loss of four Gryphons The University of Guelph has announced its fourth student death in connection to mental illness within the span of five months. In response, fellow students and recent graduates have rallied together to spread awareness and to advocate for change. On Mon, […]
Nuclear scientists move Doomsday Clock closer to midnight
Recent world events prompt nuclear scientists to modify their predictions On Jan. 26, the Science and Security Board of The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the minute hand of the “Doomsday Clock” 30 seconds forward, reaching to two minutes and 30 seconds to midnight. The Bulletin’s symbolic clock is used […]
U of G students give Bob’s Dogs proprietor a new guitar
Students raised over $600 to show their appreciation for campus champion Bob, the owner of the well-loved campus lunch spot Bob’s Dogs, was recently gifted with a brand-new guitar from some of the many students who love him. Third-year engineering student Jonathan MacPherson started fundraising last semester through the website […]
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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.