Google implements free Internet for low-income Kansas City residents Last summer, leading technology company Google made a pledge to provide free high-speed Internet for low-income households across the United States. The first step for fulfilling this promise was met on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2016, when 100 homes in Kansas were […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
COU launches “Let’s Take our Future Further” campaign
Ontario universities look to increase Aboriginal scholarship On Feb. 4, 2016, the University of Guelph, as a part of the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), launched the “Let’s Take our Future Further” campaign. The provincial initiative is intended to encourage Aboriginal students to consider and pursue post-secondary education. The campaign […]
President Obama to limit solitary confinement
Solitary confinement will be banned from use against juvenile offenders According to a report published by Amnesty International, on any given day, about 100,000 incarcerated prisoners are in long-term or indefinite solitary confinement. In an op-ed published by the Washington Post on Jan. 25, 2016, President Barack Obama wrote that […]
Money to My Ears: The Economist Radio
A podcast to cover all of your business, finance, and political needs Many may know of—or have at least heard of—the Economist at some point in their academic journey. This is probably due to the highly recommended and praised magazine and online news resource that the Economist has developed for […]
Cruz, Clinton secure Iowa victory
Ted Cruz won the Republican caucus, while the Democratic caucus was too close to call On Monday Feb. 1, 2016, Iowans did their part in selecting the presidential nominees for the 2016 American general election. Democratic nominees Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton were in a deadlock until 10 minutes […]
Provincial government pledges funds for libraries
Government pledges $1.6 million to 10 libraries across Ontario The Government of Ontario plans on spending $1.6 million to grow and support libraries across the province. The investment comes as part of the Ontario Libraries Capacity Fund’s plan to further develop public and First Nation’s libraries into engaging community centres […]
Humanitarian crisis in Yemen
U.N. report finds Saudi coalition forces breaking international law A U.N. panel of experts has released a report detailing human rights violations by a Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. The report has forced the United Kingdom to examine the rate at which it exports weapons to Saudi Arabia. Following the partial […]
In Memoriam
The passing of Dr. Karen Gough On Jan. 25, 2016, University of Guelph marketing professor Karen Gough passed away. Gough joined the University of Guelph in 1992, and soon achieved the rank of full professor, and she remained an active member of the university faculty and city community. “Karen was […]
Rogers Media layoffs span multiple divisions
Approximately 400 jobs cut as a result of media industry shifts 2016 has already been a year with significant losses in traditional media sources, and another major cut has been announced by one of the largest media corporation in Canada. On Jan. 25, 2016, Rogers Media announced a workforce reduction […]
Common Cents: P.E.I, low loonie, and China
As the loonie slowly recovers, P.E.I. looks to establish itself as a labour market The days of Alberta having the strongest labour market are over, thanks to a crash in oil prices. The new leader in that department? Prince Edward Island. With a population of just 140,000 people, the island […]
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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.