The Manitoba government says it will commit $2.5 million to help Winnipeg serve as the hub city for CFL games if the season is able to go ahead.
Premier Brian Pallister says the city is in good shape because of its low COVID-19 numbers, and holding the games would boost the hard-hit tourism industry.
Pallister says even if fans were not allowed in the stands, having players, coaches and others in the city would help. The league has not yet decided whether there will be a season, and, if so, where games would be played. Pallister says the league has already been in talks with Manitoba health officials about what safety precautions might have to be taken.More from Sportsnet
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