October 2008 - Page 22 of 25

October 8, 2008 Larissa Cardey

Major league soccer stadium would boost local economy

Jake Wiilliams, Centretown News

The Carleton men's soccer team scrimmage during a practice at Keith Harris Stadium. Carleton will host the Canadian Interuniversity Sport National Championships in November.

In a few years Ottawa could have its own Major League Soccer team.

October 8, 2008 Lily Theilmann

City wants more relaxed rules for festival funding

Tulip Festival

Visitors enjoy the flowers at Ottawa's annual Tulip Festival.

City officials are calling for the Department of Canadian Heritage to establish reasonable eligibility requirements and deadlines for Ottawa festivals that apply for federal funding.

October 8, 2008 Sannah Choi

Students vote in mock election

Canadians over the age of majority won’t be the only ones casting ballots for the upcoming federal election: Student Vote, an Election Canada-backed program, will give elementary and high school students a chance to participate in mock elections.

October 8, 2008 Amy Derickx

Newcomers get lessons about election process

Doris Wang, Centretown News

Mary Chan explains the ballots and registration forms as new immigrants prepare to vote Oct. 14.

For democracy to work, it is essential that people exercise their right to vote. For new immigrants, however, the electoral process can be intimidating. To that end, new Canadian seniors pack a room at the Chinese Community Service Centre, eager to learn about the Canadian electoral process.