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Hosting Grey Cup game, festival earns Vancouver $121.9 million in economic impact

Hosting Grey Cup game, festival earns Vancouver $121.9 million in economic impact

VANCOUVER — Hosting the 2024 Grey Cup game and festival generated $121.9 million in economic impact for Vancouver, the CFL announced Wednesday. The economic impact figures were released in a summary this week by Sport Tourism Canada.
Wakefield wants to see Redblacks adopt road warrior mentality in 2025 CFL season

Wakefield wants to see Redblacks adopt road warrior mentality in 2025 CFL season

Michael Wakefield wants the Ottawa Redblacks to adopt a road-warrior mentality in 2025. Ottawa boasted the CFL's best home record last year at 7-1-1 but was 2-7-0 away from TD Place.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers posted $7-million operating profit last season

Winnipeg Blue Bombers posted $7-million operating profit last season

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers posted a $7-million operating profit last season, the CFL club announced Wednesday. The community-owned franchise released its 2024 annual report, which also included a $7.
Toronto Argonauts re-sign global punter John Haggerty

Toronto Argonauts re-sign global punter John Haggerty

TORONTO — Global punter John Haggerty re-signed with the Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Contract details weren't divulged. Haggerty became a free agent Feb. 11.
Defensive back Deontai Williams willing to play wherever Lions want him to in '25

Defensive back Deontai Williams willing to play wherever Lions want him to in '25

Deontai Williams will report to the B.C. Lions' training camp next month with an open mind. The six-foot, 205-pound Florida native signed a two-year deal with B.C. in free agency after spending his first two CFL seasons with Saskatchewan.
Ottawa Redblacks sign head coach Dyce to contract extension

Ottawa Redblacks sign head coach Dyce to contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have signed head coach Bob Dyce to a contract extension through the 2026 CFL season, the team announced Thursday. Dyce, 59, of Winnipeg, begins his third full season on Ottawa's sideline.
Former Argos president Cooper feels Johnston brings many tangibles to CFL's head job

Former Argos president Cooper feels Johnston brings many tangibles to CFL's head job

Former Toronto Argonauts president Brian Cooper has no doubt the Canadian Football League got it right hiring longtime television executive Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner. The CFL announced Johnston's appointment Wednesday.
TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

TORONTO — Stewart Johnston is the new CFL commissioner. The league made the move official Wednesday morning, introducing Johnston as its 15th commissioner.
Sources: TSN president Johnston top candidate to become CFL commissioner

Sources: TSN president Johnston top candidate to become CFL commissioner

TORONTO — TSN president Stewart Johnston has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Randy Ambrosie as CFL commissioner.
Roughriders sign star offensive lineman Ferland to two-year extension

Roughriders sign star offensive lineman Ferland to two-year extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian offensive lineman Logan Ferland to a two-year contract extension, the CFL team announced Monday. The extension keeps Ferland in Regina through the 2027 season.