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Memes— humourous or thought-provoking online images, videos and pieces of text—have been popping up all over the internet as a way of online activism for people promoting the discussion of Canadian politics.

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10^th Anniversary Lecture - February 28th 2019

The lecture series is part of the Truscott Initiative launched at U of G in 2009 to commemorate the struggles of Guelph resident Steven Truscott and his family.

Ontario's politics are heating up as the provincial election draws closer. Current Liberal premier, Kathleen Wynne, has had declining popularity since being elected in 2013 creating way for Patrick Brown's Progressive Conservatives to gain traction. However, Brown still remains a mystery man and Political Science professor, Dr.

Meal kits are packages that get delierved to your door with ready-to-prepare dishes that are typically martketed as easy to make, healthy and delicious. There are also easy to follow instructions and pre-portioned ingredients. The meal kit industry is growing in Canada and is currently worth $120-million as it is particularly appealing to those who want to eat healthy but work long hours or don't have time to think about shopping for food.

If you have a picky eater at home, you aren’t alone. Almost 50 per cent of parents identify their preschoolers as picky eaters.

Faisal Moola is the David Suzuki Foundation's director general of Ontario and Northern Canada and has recently been appointed in the Department of Geography. 

Arrell Food Institute Graduate Funding Opportunities

The Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph is now accepting scholarship applications for students entering a graduate program in the Summer 2018, Fall 2018 or Winter 2019 semesters. The Institute is seeking emerging scholars who are not only academically outstanding but also passionately committed to ensuring that future generations are well fed, that diets are nutritious and equitable, and that agriculture is sustainable.

There is growing concern that the world’s oceans are in crisis because of climate change, overfishing, pollution and other stresses.