A crackdown on public smoking has been initiated in Beijing As of June 1, 2015, smokers in Beijing must confine their habit to the privacy of their homes. Smoking is now illegal in in all public places throughout the city, including bars, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and hotels. The ban will […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Nigeria outlaws female genital mutilation
Law hopes to eliminate harmful traditional practice Nigeria has taken a position of leadership and passed legislation criminalizing the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) on May 26, 2015. It is estimated that 19.9 million Nigerian women, and over 125 million girls and women worldwide, have undergone this procedure. Prevalence […]
Peter MacKay resigns from federal politics
Minister of Justice announces that he will not be seeking re-election in upcoming federal race After almost 20 years of his life spent in federal politics, Canadian Minister of Justice, and Attorney General, Peter MacKay announced his plans to step down from office on May 29, 2015. MacKay will not […]
Guelph Dance Festival
The annual Guelph Dance Festival celebrated 15 years of dance with a variety of workshops, staged performances, and unique shows. Through June 5 to June 7, the city was captivated by the cultural and communal engagement brought forth by the festival. The Guelph Dance Festival spreads a message of inclusion. […]
Livestock Research Centre opens in Elora
New facility will help improve dairy industry The University of Guelph was proud to announce the opening of the Livestock Research and Innovation Centre (LRIC) – Dairy Facility at Elora on May 28, 2015. The $25 million centre is state-of-the-art, and comes equipped with resources for scientists, stakeholders, and students […]
Under the Radar
Microsoft announces release date for upcoming Windows 10 operating system Microsoft announced the release date for their highly anticipated successor to their Windows 8 operating system (OS) last week. Windows 10, the next iteration of the popular computer OS, will be released on July 29, 2015. The OS will be […]
Travel Fever: Travelling Solo
Is solo-travel right for you? If you have ever traveled outside of the country before, then you’re familiar with the captivating power that travel can have on your life. The impulse to grab a suitcase, pack your bags and book a flight to a new adventure seems to never leave […]
Mindfulness Makes You Beautiful
The practice of mindfulness and its beauty enhancing effects Breathe in, and inhale the beautiful, boundless essence of good that enhances the self to keep it upright at its best. Exhale the negativity that traps us from embracing the now. Moments can never be replaced, but are authentic in their […]
The Necessity of Green Space
An opinion regarding Sound End development I don’t know about you, but I fell in love with Guelph for all the reasons one might enjoy a walk in a small forest. The city’s large enough to always explore and find new things, yet small enough that the chance always exists […]
#TheDress—Who was really right?
No one can be wrong if everyone has their own version of the “true” colours of the dress With all the debate that surrounded an image of “#TheDress” that came out in February 2015, there was much celebration following the release of the official picture. The conclusion that it was […]
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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.