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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Denise Mansur is using her shop to boost up-and-coming artists and promote ethical clothing production or Denise Mansur, art is about more than just aesthetics; it’s about providing people with a space to express themselves and giving them the tools to thrive. This is reflected in all facets of Mansur’s […]
The university spoke about the decision to return to in-person on Jan. 31, and what students should do if they fall ill and have to miss class n a virtual town hall on Jan. 27, the University of Guelph explained its decision to transition back to in-person classes at […]
Owner Ben Minett talks about diversifying products and offering alternatives to in-store shopping to help alleviate the pressures of COVID-19 n Jan. 5, the Ontario government returned to a modified Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen. Capacity restrictions and other social-distancing measures were once again placed on indoor businesses […]
Students and community members are split on whether the U of G made the right decisions with winter 2022 course delivery and residence policies niversity of Guelph students have expressed concerns with the university’s updated winter 2022 semester COVID-19 policies. In mid-December, the school announced that there would be a […]
Thanks to positive trends in the province, the Ontario government has announced that it will once again begin lifting public health restrictions s healthcare indicators begin to slowly show improvement, Ontario will begin easing pandemic health measures at the end of the month. A news release from the provincial government […]
Classes that have already transitioned to in-person learning will remain as they are, while other courses will continue virtually until Jan. 31 n consultation with Public Health, the University of Guelph has decided to extend remote learning for some winter semester courses. According to a U of G news release […]
University-supplied rapid antigen testing kits will be made available to select students and staff n Jan. 7, the University of Guelph announced updates to its approach to rapid testing. U of G, including the Ridgetown Campus, will now use school-provided rapid antigen tests in response to high-risk exposures in […]
‘Transformational’ learning experiences will now be more accessible thanks to new federal grant nternational study programs at U of G provide students with the opportunity for personal and academic growth. Through engaging with local communities and livelihoods, students are able to make connections with what they are experiencing first […]
The program will expose students to a range of theories and perspectives while also providing them with hands-on advocacy experience eginning in fall 2022, students will be able to enroll in the new Sexualities, Genders, and Social Change (SXGN) degree program at the University of Guelph. The program will […]
These new measures include the temporary move to online learning, the closure of indoor dining and gyms, and the postponement of non-urgent medical procedures n Jan. 3, the Ontario government announced new COVID-19 restrictions in light of the exponential increase of Omicron cases and pandemic-related hospitalizations within the past month. […]
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.