New space for the University’s Roman Catholic community Students taking the bus to campus from downtown may have seen the permit sign hung on the corner of Gordon Street and Dean Avenue last fall, where a property was being renovated and re-zoned into a religious establishment. That home is now […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Interest in attending Canadian universities spikes after U.S. election
Canada sees increase in applications from U.S. students With the White House soon to be home to President-elect Donald Trump, there has been an increase in applications from American students looking to travel abroad for their education. Competition from the south sticks out as the main source of worry for […]
Cap and trade in Ontario
News in brief Since Jan. 1, the Government of Ontario has introduced a new cap and trade program with the goal of limiting the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that businesses and households are allowed to emit. A full report can be found on the government’s website, outlining the details […]
Prime Minister Trudeau shuffles around federal cabinet
Cabinet receives first substantial changes since the 2015 election On Jan. 10, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau re-organized the ministerial positions in his cabinet in a strategic move to adapt to the changing political climate in the United States. At Rideau Hall in Ottawa, three former ministers were given new positions […]
Redefining sexual violence policies for Ontario universities
Bill 132 increases prevention, protection, and support The University of Guelph has announced an updated policy on sexual violence, highlighting a survivor-centric method of training and support in the campus community. The update was mainly catalyzed by Bill 132, which passed in Ontario legislation in March 2015. The bill requires […]
Proposal for CSA restructure to be presented to board
Executive committee will adopt a hierarchical model if passed The Central Student Association (CSA) board of directors will be voting on a proposal to restructure the executive committee on Jan. 18, which will implement a hierarchical model in place of the existing decentralized committee framework. The proposal outlines that the […]
History: Canadian Confederation celebrates sesquicentennial in 2017
150 years since the British North America Act was passed 2017 marks the 150th year of the Confederation of Canada; where in 1867, the British North America Act was given royal assent by Queen Victoria, and created the Dominion of Canada. The Canadian Government has already announced a yearlong initiative […]
Three losses for the U of G community in 2017
The University of Guelph community is mourning the losses of three community members within the first week of January. Flags were flown at half-mast on Mon, Jan. 9 in memory of Andrea Karpala, communications manager for the Office of the CIO and Chief Librarian, who passed away on Jan. 2. […]
First-year student dies in U of G residence
First-year commerce student Kyle Coleman died in the Lennox-Addington residence on the morning of Dec. 10, according to a news release on the University of Guelph’s website. According to GuelphToday, police have said the death is not considered suspicious and no further investigation is planned. The University is reminding those in […]
Guelph alumni join forces to launch new party game
FINISHIT sees a successful launch University of Guelph alumni and entrepreneurs Jamie Doran and Jeff Huber have created a game that you can win by simply being the worst. Their new party game FINISHIT launched at The Boardroom on Dec. 3 and was met with a great deal of support […]
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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.