BC Lions take the belt

BC Lions beat Calgary Stampeders 37–27 at home to start reign 2 of the CFL belt, the 1st for the franchise.

Calgary Stampeders had held it since November 22, 1998, with 1 defense over 235 days.

BC Lions held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Winnipeg Blue Bombers on July 29, 1999.