On Nov. 18, 2015, the Ontario government announced the names of 13 grocery stores that are permitted to sell alcohol in their stores. The province aims to have 60 locations selling alcohol in stores before the end of the year. Prior to the announcement of the new initiative, the Ontario […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Ontario government releases new PSA to end sexual violence
On Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, Premier Kathleen Wynne released the newest ad in the Ontario government’s campaign to stop sexual violence and harassment. The latest installment is a short video showing common instances where sexual abuse and violence occurs. Each of these short scenes depict situations that often go unlabeled […]
Under the Radar
Prime Minister Trudeau announces Andrew Leslie as Chief Government Whip On Nov. 20, 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Andrew Leslie, Member of Parliament for Orleans, as the Chief Government Whip for the Liberal government. Chief whip Leslie was is a retired Canadian Forces Lieutenant-General who was elected to the […]
Common Cents: Toronto, Tim Hortons, and Star Wars
Despite high levels of youth joblessness and a relatively pessimistic mood among young workers, Toronto has been rated the best economy for young people among 35 major world cities, a new survey says. In the survey carried out for the Citi Foundation by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Toronto beat cities like second-place […]
Opening date set for Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
The new Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital will open its doors on Dec. 13, 2015. The updated facility will be three times larger than the existing hospital it is replacing. The project is being completed on time and on budget, according to a Government of Ontario press release, with a total cost […]
Montreal police arrest 48 in raids targeting organized crime
On Nov. 19, 2015, Montreal was the stage of several police raids targeting criminal organizations. According to a report by the National Post, high profile members of the Hells Angels, the Mafia, and other criminal organizations were arrested. In total, police issued 48 arrests, through several raids, throughout Montreal. In […]
Militant gunmen assault hotel in Malian capital
On Nov. 20, 2015, members of a local militant group took 130 people hostage in a hotel in Bamako, the capital of the West African nation of Mali. According to witnesses, gunmen stormed a Radisson Blu hotel, shouting “Allahu akbar.” The gunmen allegedly used falsified diplomatic licenses to move past […]
Global leaders gathered for final APEC 2015 conferences
The final conferences for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) took place in the form of the Economic Leaders’ Meeting held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, Metro Manila, last week, on Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2015. The APEC, a multilateral international organization that was founded in 1989, […]
Science Avenue: Charles Bonnet Syndrome
What is Charles Bonnet syndrome? The human brain is a fascinating organ whose primary defining characteristic is that it requires stimulating input to function. We can see, hear, and smell without visual, auditory, or olfactory stimuli but it is only once we see grease, hear popping, and smell protein that […]
City of Guelph marks Louis Riel Day with flag raising
On Nov. 14, 2015, the City of Guelph, along with members of the Grand River Métis, raised the Métis flag over City Hall in downtown Guelph. The fifth annual flag raising in Guelph was part of the event commemorating the hanging of the Manitoba Métis leader Louis Riel in 1885. […]
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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.