A group of business people are making a play for a Canadian Football League franchise in Halifax. Halifax regional council met this week with representatives from the group and the CFL. Stadium requiredA 20,000-25,000 seat stadium would likely be necessary to make a CFL franchise viable. Halifax regional council met this with representatives of a business group and the Canadian Football League regarding a possible Halifax franchise. He said Halifax, with its larger population and strong corporate presence, was the best bet compared to Quebec City and Moncton.

Source: CBC News November 17, 2017 00:07 UTC