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The flu season is fast approaching! With the virus expected to affect a larger number of the population this year Canadian health officials recommend being immunized with the flu vaccination to fight, and prevent the spread, of the seasonal flu. (more…)

August and September’s ESL awards were handed out yesterday, recognizing the top achievers in each of the five ESL programs. Certificates of Merit and medals of distinction were presented to nine students by ESL Department Head, Mr. Jeremy Galea, Principal, Mr. Ron Rambarran, and Executive Director, Mr. Clement Chan, in a ceremony held at the Living Wall Lounge. (more…)

On Saturday, October 18 Columbia students were challenged to show their “altitude” by participating in the 2014 Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way. Nine girls from Pine Hall residence participated in the climb, each hoping to not only conquer all 1,776 stairs, but to raise funds to support United Way and its vital role in the community. All girls completed the climb, most…

“Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people. – D. Prager” Columbia is celebrating Character Week! Students at Columbia will be celebrating good character all week long as promote the school’s Character keys during Character Week. Different Character keys will be highlighted…

Columbia showcased its diversity in programming to current students as it held this semester’s Course Fair. Throughout the week, different departments set up information booths in the Marketplace to discuss their respective courses with students. Members of the Math, Science, English, Social Science/Arts, and Business Departments participated in the Fair. Course books, sample projects and tests, and course outlines were among the items…

Columbia continues to welcome university representatives from Canada and the United States to its campus to hold valuable information sessions for students. Laurentian University, the University of Calgary, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Ryerson University were the most recent visitors to our campus. (more…)

Boundless Opportunities Columbia held another university information session today and was pleased to welcomed back a representative from the University of Toronto (U of T). The University of Toronto is one of Canada’s most renowned educational institutions. Known for its dynamic learning strategies and research capabilities, U of T attracts the best and brightest students from around the world. (more…)

Columbia’s Varsity Boys Soccer team lit up the pitch today as they defeated members of the Hamilton Police Service 5-1. In a friendly match played on the Ainsliewood field, the Varsity team showed spectators why they are one of the leading soccer teams in Hamilton. While their victory did not come easy, they worked as a team, maintained their composure and…

  Columbia’s neighbouring university, McMaster University®, held an information session for students yesterday in the Café. Recognized as an institution that “inspires innovation and discovery,” McMaster University® is widely known for delivering high quality education. Students are drawn to its charming campus and its diverse and inclusive school community. (more…)

This afternoon, Columbia was pleased to host the University of Ontario® Institute of Technology (UOIT). Recognized for its “award-winning technology enriched learning environment” and its innovative research, UOIT is one of Ontario’s fastest growing universities. The school is dedicated to research and has state-of-the-art facilities used for research in all areas ranging from hydrogen production to automotives. Fast Facts  • Bachelor, Master…