Independent News for the University of Guelph Community
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Drivers caught parking on city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. could face a $35 fine s of Dec. 1, overnight parking restrictions will take effect in the streets of Guelph. The restrictions, which will not be lifted until April 1, prevent drivers from parking on city streets between […]
U of G’s Remembrance Day programming will allow anyone to participate in ceremonies this year, whether they’re on campus or far from Guelph his Remembrance Day, the University of Guelph will be holding an in-person event in Branion Plaza that will include an online ceremony, allowing all on-campus and remote […]
Vaccine effectiveness may wane over time so the provincial government is encouraging those eligible for a booster dose to make use of the resource n Nov. 3 the Ontario government announced that COVID-19 booster shot eligibility will soon be expanded to a wide range of groups after a minimum of […]
The change will be effective Jan. 1, 2022, but some local businesses and poverty reduction advocates are unhappy with the timing and amount remier Doug Ford announced that the Ontario government will increase the minimum wage to a $15 hourly rate, effective Jan. 1, 2022. “I can’t think of a […]
SafeWalk offers anyone safe and reliable escort to anywhere on the U of G campus he campus at U of G is well-lit and constantly bustling with activity, even late at night. I lived in residence for most of my academic career, so I got to know the area […]
Educate yourself and become an advocate for the safety of women, girls, and vulnerable people in our community t’s a common misconception that human trafficking only takes place in big cities and bustling metropolises. In reality, this is far from the truth. GuelphToday reports that two thirds of human trafficking […]
Following several allegations of abuse within the athletics department, former student-athletes are hopeful that their open letter and upcoming meeting with U of G’s provost will lead to an independent investigation fter a year’s worth of pandemic restrictions and physical distancing, many were eager to return to campus for an […]
QR codes are meant to ease the process of showing and confirming proof for both patrons and businesses new QR code system is available for Ontarians to utilize to show their proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The paper receipts that previously had to be downloaded and shown to access non-essential businesses […]
Any staff, faculty, and student not in compliance with the university’s vaccine mandate will not be permitted to access U of G facilities s the window closes on the University of Guelph’s vaccine mandate deadline, the university has released details on how it will be enforcing proof of vaccination to […]
Party leaders discussed their thoughts on everything from COVID-19 recovery to climate change he English language debate for the 2021 federal election took place on Sept. 9. During the event, party leaders Justin Trudeau (Liberal), Erin O’Toole (Conservative), Jagmeet Singh (New Democratic Party), Annamie Paul (Green) and Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc […]
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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.