September 2008 - Page 9 of 15

September 25, 2008 Ryan Medel

Viewpoint: Melnyk’s soccer proposal deserves a red card

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk created soccer fever in Ottawa when he announced plans to bring a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise to the city. The MLS is looking to add two new teams by 2011, and Melnyk is determined to make Ottawa a top choice.

September 25, 2008 Larissa Cardey

Saints hope their time has come

Doris Wang, Centretown News

The Immaculata Saints football team has high hopes for its third season in the Tier 2 city league.

They say the third time’s the charm, and that just might be true for the Immaculata Saints high school senior football team. The Saints are preparing for their third season in the Tier 2 city league, after losing last year in the city finals.

September 25, 2008 Ainslie Coghill

New era dawns for 67’s with Kilrea’s replacement

Patricia Grannum, Centretown News

Coaches Brian Kilrea and Chris Byrne in discussion at practice.

The Ottawa 67’s office walls are lined with team photos taken over the years, with Brian ‘Killer’ Kilrea sitting front and centre in the majority of them. But this will be Kilrea’s last year in his usual spot, as he makes way for a new head coach in the 2009-2010 season.

September 25, 2008 Catherine Kitts

Local students boost Fox cancer project

Students in Ottawa and across Ontario will be participating in the fourth annual Terry Fox National School Run Day, helping to raise funds for the Terry Fox Research Institute’s (TFRI) new lung cancer prevention initiative.