Columbia News

NASA honors 'Columbia 7' killed on duty, 10 years later

On Friday, NASA remembered the seven astronauts who perished when the space shuttle Columbia ripped apart and rained down flaming debris from the Texas sky 10 years ago.

In the Media by Yukio Strachan - 5 comments

Simpson's inspired beer land brothers in court

Two Colombian businessmen, fans of the animated series The Simpsons, are fighting to keep their Homer Simpson inspired "Duh" brand beer in production.

In the Media by Greta McClain

Secret Service agent in dispute with Colombian 'escort' named

The Secret Service agent at the center of the Colombian prostitution scandal has been identified. He is Arthur Huntington, 41, of Severna Park, Maryland.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus

Republican race wide open as Gingrich takes South Carolina Special

Columbia - Republican candidate Newt Gingrich scored a decisive victory in the South Carolina Presidential primary last night. The Republican race for presidential nominee is now wide open as a clear front-runner has yet to emerge heading into the Florida contest.

Digital Journal Report by Mike Lapointe

Op-Ed: Does Norway need gun control?

The recent horrific events in Norway has led to calls for tighter gun control, but there is another, less knee-jerk opposing view.

In the Media by Alexander Baron - 22 comments

Soccer fans bring dead teen's body to match in Colombia

Friends and family of a murdered teen paid their final respects to the young man by hoisting his casket on to their shoulders and carrying him into a soccer match at the General Santander Stadium in Cucuta, Colombia.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 2 comments

Op-Ed: No surprises in Clark's B.C. cabinet

Victoria - Premier Christy Clark, who was sworn in today as British Columbia's second female premier, has announced her new cabinet and, as predicted by most media analysts, she has brought in most of her rivals in the leadership race.

In the Media by Gibril Koroma

Op-Ed: BC's new premier Christy Clark begins reconciliation process

Vancouver - British Columbia's new premier, Christy Clark has started to mend fences, reconcile and reunite with her opponents following the intense BC Liberals leadership race that saw her emerge with the crown.

In the Media by Gibril Koroma

Black History Month event at Canada's Douglas College Special

New Westminster - Black History Month started as Negro History Week in the United States. Each year the month of February is dedicated to the teaching and learning of the achievements of black people in the United States and elsewhere, thanks to people like Carter Woodson.

Digital Journal Report by Gibril Koroma

BC lawmakers reconvene for four days

Victoria - The BC legislature is open again for business after a closure of about 256 days. The news, which has surprised many people here including some MLAs is centred on a discussion of the current budget tabled by Finance minister Colin Hansen.

In the Media by Gibril Koroma