On Jan. 5, 2016, American President Barack Obama announced his executive plan to prevent further gun violence in the United States. His strategy focuses on new background check requirements, as well as greater education and enforcement efforts for existing laws at the state level. These new gun laws were designed […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Canada welcomes refugees with open arms
Since 2012, Syrian Canadians have been calling on the Canadian government to accept and support refugees fleeing from the Syrian civil war. While Canada had been one of the largest providers of humanitarian aid, committing some $630 million, it took the tragic death of three-year-old Alan Kurdi to galvanize the […]
Mexican mayor assassinated day after taking office
Gisela Mota, Mayor of Temixco, was assassinated less than one day after taking office. Officials said that gunmen opened fire on Mayor Mota’s house in the city of Temixco. Two presumed assailants were killed and three others were detained. The suspects also fired on federal police and soldiers responding to […]
At the CSA: Getting involved with the CSA
With a new year comes a new semester and brand new opportunities to get involved with student groups on campus. As an organization dedicated to students at the University of Guelph, the Central Student Association (CSA) is one of the best and easiest places to start volunteering, learning new skills, […]
Outcry in the Middle East over executions in Saudi Arabia
On Jan. 2, 2016, Saudi Arabia executed 47 prisoners. Immediate outcry came from regional rival Iran due to the political nature of the executions. Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr was one of the executed prisoners. As a result of the executions, protestors attacked the Saudi embassy in Tehran. In the […]
Scarcity, Security, and Sustainability
The Best On-Campus Dining Experience in the Country While the University of Guelph ranks among one of Canada’s highest-rated institutions for education, student satisfaction, and its environment, the university is perhaps most well-known for the high quality of food services offered to students. According to UniversityHub—a website that ranks Canadian […]
Guelph grad student named Forbes “Top 30 under 30”
A University of Guelph graduate student has been selected as a Top 30 under 30 social entrepreneur by Forbes magazine. Gavin Armstrong, a PhD student in Biomedical Sciences received recognition for his project, the Lucky Iron Fish. The award celebrates the entrepreneurship of candidates under 30-years-of-age, and includes categories such […]
Suspect in University of Guelph graduate’s death attends bail hearing
The 21-year-old Guelph man charged in connection with the events surrounding Sunday morning’s auto accident fatality faces a total of 13 charges, up from the six previously reported. Curtis L. Henri appeared Wednesday morning for a bail hearing in Guelph. Charges include: break, enter, and theft; criminal negligence causing death; […]
Suspect charged in connection with death of University of Guelph graduate
A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of a missing vehicle and the death of University of Guelph graduate Grace Glofcheskie on Sunday morning. Guelph police described the suspect as a 21-year-old male. On Dec. 15, 2015 six charges were laid, including possession of property obtained […]
At the CSA: The year in review
While the Central Student Association’s (CSA) board of directors held their final official meeting of the semester on Nov. 18, 2015, the CSA’s executive committee—comprised of Sonia Chwalek, Peter Miller, Asia Barclay, Scarlett Raczycki, and an away-on-leave Matthew Campbell—remain hard at work. While this column typically takes a closer look […]
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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.