After the 2011 federal election, the Liberal party secured 34 seats of the available 308 within the House of Commons. As of the 2015 federal election, the Liberal party, under the leadership of Justin Trudeau, managed to procure 184 seats of the available 338 (the ceiling on the number of […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
University of Guelph ranks among top universities in Canada
Two annual surveys released on Oct. 15, 2015 revealed that the University of Guelph ranked among the top universities in Canada. In a survey published by Research Infosource, the university was ranked second among comprehensive universities under the “Research University of the Year” designation. Additionally, in the “Top 50 Research […]
Under the Radar
White Houses announces halted American military withdrawal from Afghanistan In a speech delivered in the Roosevelt Room on Oct. 15, 2015, American President Barack Obama revealed that the withdrawal of American military forces from Afghanistan would be halted. Approximately 5,500 troops are to remain in Afghanistan through the end of […]
Common Cents
Major banking institution, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), initiated lay-offs in Canada and the United States as part of a company wide initiative to cut costs. TD, who is Canada’s biggest lender by assets, brought in Boston Consulting Group to examine efficiency, before the job cuts were proposed. The cuts, which have […]
The news about Twitter
About nine-years-ago, Jack Dorsey helped create Twitter. Though others, like Richard Costolo who served as the company’s CEO between 2011 and 2015, Dorsey’s role at Twitter has varied through they years. When Costolo announced his resignation as head of Twitter, in June 2015, Dorsey stepped in and assumed the role […]
Former U of G president Alistair Summerlee to chair education board
Former University of Guelph president Alastair Summerlee has been appointed to be chair of the board of directors of the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO). According to the HEQCO website, the council was created in 2005 as an agency that “brings evidence-based research to the continued improvement of […]
Tesla puts the “auto” back in automobile
On Oct. 14, 2015, American automotive manufacturer Tesla revealed plans to bring their vehicles into a future that includes self-driving cars. Tesla’s Model S began rolling out updated software that will make it possible for the vehicle to navigate roads without a driver having their hands on the wheel. This […]
Breaking the stigma surrounding mental health
The stigma surrounding mental health has always deterred people, myself included, from reaching out and talking about it. As someone who has struggled with various counts of depression and panic disorders, I can first handedly tell you that battling these issues is harder than just “thinking positive thoughts.” At just […]
Playboy to stop running nude photos
On Oct. 13, 2015, Playboy Enterprises (Playboy) issued a statement announcing that photos of nude women will no longer be featured in the magazine. Beginning with its March 2016 issue, the magazine will continue featuring sexualized photos of women, but forgo the nude centerfolds that have been a staple of […]
A brief look at the Democratic nominee debate
On Oct. 13, 2015 at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas the candidates for the Democratic primary participated in a debate that covered topics from across the political board. Broadcasted by CNN, news anchor Anderson Cooper served as the event’s moderator in order to keep the candidates, which included Bernie […]
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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.