BC Lions take the belt

BC Lions beat Montreal Alouettes 48–37 at home to start reign 36 of the CFL belt, the 8th for the franchise.

Montreal Alouettes had held it since August 15, 2002, with 0 defenses over 6 days.

BC Lions held it for 18 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Winnipeg Blue Bombers on September 8, 2002.