From a CTV media release:

— 2.35 Million Viewers Makes Canadian Idol Finale #1 in Canada —

Toronto, ON (September 18, 2006) – She represents a new face and a whole new generation of Canadians. Nineteen-year-old Canadian Idol champion Eva Avila is already being described as the perfect Canadian, a trilingual sensation from Gatineau, Quebec whose family emigrated from South America to make a new home in Canada. At a post-show press conference last night, it was confirmed that pop icon Cyndi Lauper has offered to produce an upcoming song for Avila, while country music superstar Martina McBride has offered a place on the Canadian leg of her upcoming Spring concert tour. Host Ben Mulroney commented that for Eva and her family, “Canadian Idol is indicative of how you can come to this country, work hard and see your dream come true.”

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From the Vancouver Province:

• Avila’s the best Idol

From the Toronto Sun:

• Idol a bloated affair

From the Ottawa Sun:

• Eva’s No. 1 with hometown crowd and Winner credits tough audition