The third official CSA board meeting of the 2015/2016 school year should have been a fairly exciting event. First, at-large representatives from three colleges were scheduled to vie for a seat on the board—in accordance with the CSA’s new audition process for filling empty board seats. Moreover, the human resources […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Under the Radar
Republican Congressman Paul Ryan elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives On Oct. 29, 2015, United States Congressman for Wisconsin’s first congressional district Paul Ryan was elected as the 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. 236 Republican members of the House of Representatives voted in favour of […]
Cornell Physicists demonstrate the quantum Zeno effect
In a paper published on Sept. 21, 2015, in the journal Physical Review Letters, Cornell Physicists experimentally determined that atoms can be frozen, or “quantum locked” to constantly be observed. This phenomenon, called the quantum Zeno effect, suggests that constant observation of a particle can prevent it from decaying. The […]
Common Cents
Despite previous reports that declared Canada’s emergence from recession in 2015’s third quarter, two new reports from Nov. 2, 2015 indicated more trouble on the horizon in the fourth quarter. The RBC’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) hit record lows in October, adding to the lessening demand for Canadian oil supplies. […]
Chinese government ends one-child policy
On Oct. 29, 2015, Chinese officials revealed plans to dissolve China’s one-child policy in favour of the implementation of a two-child policy. Government officials stated that the change of policy will take effect in March 2016. Until then, party representatives have informed the public to adhere to the previous policy […]
ETFO talks make progress
As bargaining continues between the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and the Government of Ontario, time is running out to reach an agreement on a new contract for elementary school teachers. On Oct. 21, 2015, the Ontario government revealed that it had paid $1 million to the Ontario English […]
Coalition for Migrant Workers’ Right Canada sets MoVE campaign in motion
On Oct. 23, 2015, the Coalition for Migrant Workers’ Rights Canada (CMWRC) set their MoVE campaign in motion. The 100-day MoVE campaign stands for the Mobility, Voice and Equality of migrant workers across Canada. The CMWRC was formed over the course of the last year when groups of migrant workers […]
Ontario government proposes sexual violence protection
On Oct. 27 2015, the Government of Ontario proposed the Sexual Violence and Harassment Plan Act (SVHPA). The legislation is designed to fulfil commitments that the Ontario Liberals have made through their “It’s Never Okay” action plan. If the Sexual Violence and Harassment Plan Act is passed through the political […]
Manitoba offers HPV vaccination to boys
On Oct. 21, 2015, the Government of Manitoba announced that, as of Sept. 2016, boys as well as girls will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination across the province. The vaccination has been offered in Manitoba schools to girls in grade six since 2008, and is only now being […]
New “Hello Barbie” doll raises concerns about privacy
Barbie is once again making headlines. This past week, the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood (CCFC) launched their “Hell No Barbie” campaign. The campaign is a reaction to Mattel’s new “Hello Barbie” doll, which is programmed to have conversations with children in real time. The most disconcerting aspect of […]
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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.