Independent News for the University of Guelph Community
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Guelph customers “egg-cited” for new menu changes Two of students’ go-to fast-food restaurants, McDonald’s and A&W, will begin to serve all-day breakfast options in February in an effort to satisfy consumers’ growing demand. The McDonald’s Corporation expects that as of Feb. 21, all of their locations across Canada will be […]
383,074 Canadians participated in online poll MyDemocracy.ca, an online survey application created by Canada’s Liberal government, intended to not only increase political dialogue, but to also take stock of the state of democracy in the country, as seen by its citizens. From the moment it was released, the survey received […]
Local community comes together at the Muslim Society of Guelph In the early evening of Jan. 29, a terrorist attack took place at the Québec City Islamic Cultural Centre that claimed the lives of six people and injured another 19, according to the Montreal Gazette. Reacting to this incident, Muhammed […]
Changes to be implemented May 1 The Central Student Association (CSA) board of directors voted in favour of a proposal that will restructure the executive committee into a hierarchal model, through amending an existing CSA structural bylaw. To pass, the vote needed a two-thirds majority, which was achieved following extensive […]
The University’s flags were flown at half-mast on Jan. 24 in memory of Riley Lynch, a fourth-year physics student, who died on Jan. 19. A celebration of life was held on Jan. 24, and in lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Canadian Mental […]
Premier to raise fees and regulations on companies extracting water from Ontario On Jan. 18, Premier Kathleen Wynne proposed a new fee for companies trying to draw water out of Ontario. The current cost of $3.71 per million litres removed will increase to $503.71 per million litres after a mandatory […]
Many residents hope for a living wage Ontario’s current minimum wage sits at $11.40, rising steadily every year in accordance with Premier Kathleen Wynne’s promise to keep up with inflation. However, campaigners in Ontario are now hoping to encourage the Liberal government to follow Alberta’s lead for a $15 minimum […]
Businessman and media personality puts in bid for Conservative Party Kevin O’Leary, business magnate and former panelist on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, has officially put his name in the race for Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. His candidacy has already sparked controversy, including a piece published by CBC by […]
Following a rebranding, UC Services look to the future The services provided at the University Centre have been consolidated under the banner of UC Services during the summer semester. Since the rebranding, UC Services have committed to several new programs and initiatives designed to better serve students, faculty, and the […]
Taking on the winter semester The Bounce Back program, run by the Student Transition Office at the University of Guelph, is targeted to first-year students who struggled academically in the fall semester. According to Robert Routledge, the manager of the Student Transition Office, the Bounce Back program has been in […]
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.