On Oct. 19, 2015, Canadians across the world voted in the 42nd Canadian general election, removing the Conservative party from the ruling position that they’ve held for the past nine years. The Liberal Party of Canada, led by Justin Trudeau, secured 39.5 per cent of the vote, as well as […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Doctors Without Borders hospital bombing
A Medecins Sans Frontières–operated hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan was hit several times by air strikes on Oct. 3, 2015, leaving at least 22 people dead. Among the 22 dead are staff and several children—a total of 37 others were also injured. U.S. forces were carrying out air strikes at the […]
John F. Kennedy: Making a man from the legend
Back in ancient Rome, certain emperors—those who had done well by the people, or those who had won wars, or those who had thrown the best parties—were deified either during their lifetime or upon their death. These emperors belonged to an “imperial cult” of worship, which can be described as […]
Thirstie tests service in Toronto and Ottawa
The Thirstie app has finally come to Canadian markets. The alcohol delivery app began testing their direct-to-door alcohol delivery service in Ottawa and Toronto on Oct. 20, 2015. The app itself is available for download on both the Google Play Store and the iTunes App Store. The reaction to such […]
Under the Radar
Facebook unveils reaction emoji When Facebook announced plans to release a dislike button on Sept. 15, 2015, the social networking giant was met with tempered optimism. However, there may be reason to further modulate excitement. On Oct. 8, 2015, Facebook revealed plans to incorporate six distinct reaction emoji into their […]
Microsoft Lumia Event
On Oct. 6, 2015, Microsoft held a conference unveiling new Lumia phones, new Surface tablets, as well as a digital fitness tracker and Xbox integration with Windows 10. The conference was a welcome dissection of Microsoft’s goals for the foreseeable future, and succeeded at showcasing the forward-direction ushered in by […]
At the CSA: Oct. 6 and Oct. 8, 2015
On Oct. 6, 2015, the CSA held an emergency board meeting to discuss further action regarding the motions struck during the emergency board meeting on Sept. 21, 2015. The Oct. 6 meeting was called to order in an attempt to rescind the motions struck on Sept. 21 and, in the […]
Guelph Public Library unveils new slogan, new logo
The Guelph Public Library has gotten a fresh new look courtesy of the Letter M Marketing, which designed a new logo. The Guelph Public Library unveiled the rebranding on Oct. 8, 2015. It’s been over 20 years since the library got a makeover, so the timing couldn’t be better. “It’s […]
Oil giant BP settles Deepwater Horizon case
On Apr. 6, 2010, BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig ruptured, killing 11 workers and countless marine organisms. The oil spread across the 1,100-mile coastline of five states and 1,200 square miles of the ocean floor, according to an article in The Telegraph. The leak was finally stopped on July, 15 […]
Rehtaeh Parsons case reviewed independently
More than two years after the suicide of Rehtaeh Parsons, officials have decided to review the details of the Rehtaeh Parsons sexual assault case, due to speculations of misconduct and mishandling. The initial assault allegedly occurred in 2011 when Parson was only 15. Several days following the alleged incident, Parsons’ […]
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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.