Emmerson Jull
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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” The former Ontario Reformatory site is “the most complicated piece of land ever,” said Mayor Cam Guthrie in a council planning meeting on Feb. 10, during which the lands…
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Supporting the next generation of artists at Zavitz Gallery
Zavitz Gallery propels student artists, one solo exhibition at a time Zavitz Gallery is a launch pad for some of U of G’s most talented student artists. The room is tucked away on the second floor of Zavitz Hall, home to the School of Fine Art and Music. It’s a blank slate, with white walls…
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Guelph city council passes Public Space Use bylaw
A new bylaw is coming into effect that limits use in sensitive public areas A City of Guelph bylaw regarding encampments on city property will come into effect on Oct. 1 after being ratified in a City Council meeting on Sept. 10. The bylaw was approved by a 10-3 vote in a special council meeting…
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Seniors get serious about climate change at Guelph rally
Guelph seniors gathered for a rally on Oct. 1 to address the global climate crisis A crowd of seniors gathered in downtown Guelph on Oct. 1, which is National Seniors Day and International Day of Older Persons, to bring attention to climate change and announced their hope for a more sustainable future. Organized by Seniors…
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A taste of culinary creativity in Guelph
The Ontarion explores the art of the table Although food has inspired centuries of great artists, it has largely been overlooked as an art form itself. Famous artworks, like Caravaggio’s Basket of Fruit (1595), Andy Warhol’s Campbell Soup Cans (1962), and even Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper (1498), reflect the pronounced impact of food…
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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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Busy Reading: Translating science with storytelling
Madhur Anand discusses the magic of translation in her debut novel To Place a Rabbit Welcome back to Busy Reading, a monthly column for bookworms and library lovers. Each month, our Associate Editor shares the joy of reading by profiling local writers, exploring emerging genres and compiling book reviews. Don’t forget to check out the…
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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 With only a minute left in the nail-biting fourth quarter, the Queen’s Gaels squandered any hope of a Gryphon comeback in the homecoming football game on Oct. 4 when the Gaels put the score up 27-17. The home game started out electric…
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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…