Health Canada sanctioned marijuana research could improve medicinal qualities In January 2016, University of Guelph botanist Mike Dixon, and his research team of three graduate students, received $210,000 from Ontario Centres of Excellence. The money will be used to fund research investigating new irrigation technology for the growth of medicinal […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
A look at Uber in France
Anti-Uber protests and government restrictions distrupt services across France On Feb. 9, 2016, Uber halted service in France for four hours—between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The decision was made in response to opposition to Uber’s expansion. A massive anti-Uber protest was staged in Paris, France on Tuesday, Jan. 26, […]
Concordia University pays severance to financial officer
CFO let go after 90 days, provided with one year’s salary as severance Montreal-based Concordia University is paying former chief financial officer (CFO) Sonia Trudel a $235,000 severance package after 90 days on the job. Sonia Trudel and the university parted ways on Nov. 16, 2015—just 91 days after she […]
Two University of Guelph students dead after kayak accident
Fourth-year students pass away in kayaking accident The University of Guelph is mourning the loss of two fourth-year students. On Feb. 21, 2016, Peel paramedics arrived at the Credit River in Caledon, and confirmed that a female kayaker was dead on the scene. The female kayaker was later confirmed to […]
University of Guelph’s Model UN
Delegates attend North American conference at the University of Toronto The University of Guelph’s Model United Nations attended the annual North American Model UN (NAMUN) conference from Feb. 18 to Feb. 21, 2016. Before delegates embarked on the conference, The Ontarion had the opportunity to sit down with two students […]
Syrian peace talks continue amid bombings
Negotiations between Syrian government and anti-government forces mediated by America and Russia Peace talks aimed at resolving Syria’s deadly five-year civil war appeared to make some progress on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. United States Secretary of State John Kerry announced that a “provisional agreement” on the cessation of hostilities had […]
ACO sponsors speaker for Black History Month
York librarian discusses research on James and Mary Mink On Thursday Feb. 18, 2016, Heritage Hall celebrated Black History Month by hosting a talk delivered by Guylaine Pétrin. Pétrin spoke about the myth and source story of Mary and James Mink. Heritage Hall is formerly the Guelph British Methodist Episcopal […]
Under the Radar
CSA external affairs commissioner resigns from post On Feb. 12, 2016, the CSA’s external affairs commissioner, Asia Barclay, publically announced her resignation. Barclay posted a message to her Facebook account, explaining that balancing school, work, extracurriculars, and her role as external affairs commissioner was too much. “I have burned myself […]
At the CSA: Feb. 10, 2016
Board resignations and in-camera items On Feb. 10, 2016, the CSA held their final board meeting before the Winter 2016 reading week break. It is important to mention that, though The Ontarion was in attendance, we were approximately half-an-hour late to the evening. As such, the adoption of the agenda, […]
Syrian peace talks continue amid bombings
Negotiations between Syrian government and anti-government forces mediated by America and Russia Peace talks aimed at resolving Syria’s deadly five-year civil war appeared to make some progress on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. United States Secretary of State John Kerry announced that a “provisional agreement” on the cessation of hostilities had […]
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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.