News
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Government of Ontario consolidating 36 conservation authorities into just nine
While the Ford government’s plan aims to speed up housing development, opponents warn about risks to watershed management and public safety
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Is a national urban park possible in guelph?
It’s been two years since we last reported on the Urban Park Guelph proposal. Here’s everything you should know about “the most complicated piece of land ever”
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Students explore the Guelph community with Project Serve
A turnout of over 300 volunteers makes for a day full of hard work Student Volunteer Connections, (SVC), successfully hosted their 28th Annual Project Serve Day on Sept. 13. Students volunteered their time at locations across Guelph, including the Guelph Food Bank, Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis, and Royal City Mission. Saturday started off with free…
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Local community workshop ramping up accessibility at Guelph businesses
Diyode Makerspace begins building ramps after City Council’s decision to make accessibility project community-led Following council’s decision to opt for a “community-led approach” to improving accessibility infrastructure, Diyode Makerspace has begun a project where they will be working with local businesses to improve entrance accessibility. The community workshop will be using their resources to design,…
Arts & Culture
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Decolonizing the city and the institution
The Guelph Civic Museum’s latest exhibit, Maawnjidyang Maa, decolonizes the story of Guelph’s founding
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Put this Toronto indie rockstar on your radar
Katie Mal’s debut EP, Time Heals Most Wounds, is perfect for fans of The Beaches
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The Butter Tart Festival whisked up a taste of home
Crowds gathered in the UC Courtyard on Oct. 9 to try flavours from pecan to pumpkin spice
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Historical reenactment lecture with Tom Fournier
Military reenactment expert answers the question “Why on earth do people do this?”
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Em is Busy Reading: Dystopian books that feel like 2025
Four disturbing reads eerily similar to our world today Introducing Busy Reading, a monthly column for bookworms and library lovers. Look forward to our Associate Editor Emmerson Jull profiling local writers, exploring emerging genres, compiling book reviews and recommending a new read each month. These four dystopian novels present unnerving explorations of corruption and widespread…
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Five ways to be more whimsical
The cure to people being chronically online starts with being present in their surroundings Everyone seems to be addicted to their phones; scrolling through social media in times of social awkwardness, texting and tapping away the boredom. If you relate to this, finding novelty in your surroundings can become your new goal. Here are five…
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Junk journaling: Bringing new meaning to unloved materials
Repurposing discarded materials reduces consumption and creates personal keepsakes
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Sports & Health
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Gaels clip Gryphons’ wings in tough loss at homecoming
Queen’s snared a 27-17 victory with less than a minute on the clock
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The Guelph Guru Series: Breathwork and being
Practicing presence through yoga, meditation and mindfulness
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Guelph women’s hockey team defeats Laurier 2-1 to open season on Aggies Night
Despite falling 1-0 in the first period, the Gryphons rallied for a gritty 2-1 victory over the Golden Hawks On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Gryphons women’s hockey team took on the Laurier Golden Hawks in the second annual Aggies Night game. The team took the ice, donning custom Aggies apparel, determined to make a statement…
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The Guelph Guru Series: Getting serious about your sleep schedule
Hacking your success through sleep Hello gurus! With midterms multiplying by the minute, I hope you took some time to catch up on your sleep. If not, I hope this month’s issue will make you reconsider the importance of sleep as a foundation for building your healthy habits. Last month, we set our intentions for…
Opinion
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Have yourself a Hobbit holiday
In a world of performance and productivity, be a Hobbit
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ChatGPT costs more than a monthly subscription
Students are accumulating cognitive debt by relying on AI for everything Generative AI is an open secret on university campuses; many students use it indiscriminately to save time completing coursework while they juggle classes. For all we stand to gain from the widespread adoption of AI in academia, I think students should also confront what…
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Stop fearing femininity
In defense of the “basic bitch” Pumpkin spice lattes, the classic “basic bitch” drink. We all know the assumptions associated with the people who drink them — they’re girly, stuck-up, and lack individuality — they’re “basic.” Why is that? How come as soon as some flavoured syrup and milk is added to a coffee, it’s…
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The young should do more to honour the fallen
Remembrance Day is more than wearing a poppy If you were asked to drop everything and enlist to fight in a war overseas, would you do it? While most of you reading that have the privilege to answer with “no way” or “definitely not,” hundreds of thousands of young Canadians, just like you and I,…
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Chappell Roan doesn’t owe you shit!
Chappell Roan sets boundaries and speaks out about the normalized culture of the so-called “superfan” Over the last year, Chappell Roan has skyrocketed to fame with her chart-breaking album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” and her single “Good Luck Babe!” She has quickly become a queer icon who has inspired countless people…