Scientists in the Middle East have requested some 116,000 samples from the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, an international safeguard for the world’s food supply against global catastrophe, on Sept. 23, 2015. The researchers are requesting drought-resistant crop seeds: wheat, barley, and a variety of grasses. The request was made by […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
VISA showcases Connected Car at TIFF
Visitors, attendees, and guests at the 40th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) were most likely surprised to see a futuristic blue car on display. The vehicle, resembling a prop from the popular The Jetsons cartoon, was emblazoned with the logo of American finance corporation, Visa. According to Jennifer McIsaac, […]
Grocers begin bidding process for beer licences
An agreement between Ontario’s provincial government and the foreign-owned The Beer Store (TBS) will bring six-packs of beer to 60 select grocery stores by Christmas of this year. By May 2016, the government says that 150 stores will be approved to sell beer, while all 450 stores will be stocked […]
Under the Radar
Pope Francis tours North America Pope Francis began a trip to Cuba and North America on Sept. 19, 2015. On Sept. 22, the Holy See landed in the American capitol, Washington, D.C. Stopping to meet with President Obama, and speak to Congress, Pope Francis later traveled to New York, before […]
Gryphon Pride
Being a Guelph Gryphon means being a part of a community. As a member of the University of Guelph community, we are all faced with a responsibility and duty towards one another—to respect, include, and innovate. With the upcoming academic year under way, school spirit and pride has been evident […]
Green party leader Elizabeth May arrives in Guelph
Green party leader Elizabeth May landed on the steps of Raithby house at the University of Guelph on Sept. 16, 2015 to unveil new plans and highlights aimed at reducing student debt and the cost of tuition. Standing side-by-side with several Green party candidates, students, and representatives from the Canadian […]
Gryph N’ Grille chip truck heads to U of G campus
Burger and fries fans can look forward to a new culinary experience at the University of Guelph this fall semester. The Gryph N’Grille, the U of G’s own chip truck, opened on Sept. 14th to serve students the burgers and fries that they have been missing out on. The University […]
Common Cents
The push to instill a federal $15 minimum wage continues, as many feel the pressure of a declining Canadian dollar and the ever-shrinking middle class. With multiple studies, showing comparable incomes with those who worked for minimum wage in 1975, it is of no surprise that the requests are being […]
Food Banks Canada hosts Hunger Awareness Week
You might talk about that great dinner you made last night, or the best place on campus to grab a bite to eat, or even the latest food trends, like the cronut or the ramen burger. But how often do you talk about hunger? That’s the topic that the Food […]
Uber working to provide drivers with insurance
Uber has been working hard to make their services increasingly reliable. In a Sept. 8 press release, Uber announced that they recently hooked up with Intact Financial, an insurance provider, in order to work on being able to provide drivers with secure insurance in the near future. “We have been […]
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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.