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The dream of an arena closer to downtown has taken a massive step towards becoming reality. Article content

The Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission announced on Monday that they have an agreement of purchase and sale for land parcels totalling approximately 11 acres at LeBreton Flats. Article content Article content

This represents a significant step in what has been a lengthy process of the Senators moving closer. Postmedia reported on July 16 that the two sides were on track for a deal, and the hope was that it would be approved by the NCC’s board of directors next month.

“We are pleased to reach an agreement of purchase and sale with the NCC to take the next step in this process,” Senators president and chief executive officer Cyril Leeder said in

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