The Ontarion is an independent student newspaper published at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. It publishes monthly during the fall and winter semesters, with copies distributed on and off campus.
History
The newspaper's first edition was published on March 29, 1951.
The newspaper was intended to serve students at all three founding colleges (Ontario Agricultural College, Macdonald Institute, and Ontario Veterinary College).
One early editor reported that the paper's name came from the idea that the three schools might one day become the University of Ontario.
The newspaper published articles online until September 2022. A new article appeared on a temporary site in May 2024. A notice on the homepage read: As of February 2026, the most recent article on this temporary site was from October 2024. The notice was replaced in mid-March 2026 with a timer counting down to a website launch on March 27, 2029. A new website went live in mid-April of 2026.
One notable alum of the newspaper is David Akin.
Structure
The Ontarion is a non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors, with paid editorial, production, and office staff.
See also
- List of student newspapers in Canada
- List of newspapers in Canada