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CFL closer to Ottawa return as Lansdowne development plan moves forward

Published on November 17th, 2009
Published on Febuary 20th, 2010
The Canadian Press
Topics :
CFL , Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group , Renegades , Ottawa , Lansdowne Park

OTTAWA - The CFL is one step closer to returning to the nation's capital.
Ottawa city council voted 15-9 on Monday to move forward with a proposal to develop Lansdowne Park. The plan includes a remodelled outdoor stadium at the site.
The CFL has awarded a conditional expansion franchise to a group led by Ottawa 67's owner Jeff Hunt, which is contingent on the plan's approval.
The city and Hunt's Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, who are now partners in the project, still have to satisfy five conditions before another vote next May.
"It's a great victory for sports fans in Ottawa," Hunt said. "CFL football, CIS football, pro soccer ... and world-class concerts are a step closer to reality."
The decision was not met with enthusiasm by everyone.
"It's a sad day because of the division," said city councillor Clive Doucet, who voted against the plan. "It has shattered the city. There are thousands of people who feel they have been deprived of their natural heritage. It was through the love of the city that I tried to protect Lansdowne Park."
Ottawa has been without professional football since the 2005 season when the Renegades ceased operations.

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