The Ottawa Redblacks and the 67s will continue to play in the capital for another decade if city council signs off on changes to its deal with the teams' owners.

Ottawa's mayor is asking for an extra 10-year commitment from the owners of the Redblacks and the 67s before signing off on changes to the city's deal with the ownership group.

The season starts on June 10, 2021 and ends with the 108th Grey Cup in Hamilton on Nov. 21.

Ottawa Redblacks general manager Marcel Desjardins and head coach Paul LaPolice will return to the club in 2021.

The operators of Lansdowne Park and owners of the Ottawa RedBlacks are a step closer to financial relief after a vote at finance committee Thursday.

The CFL cancelled its 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic a few weeks ago, but that really hit home over the Labour Day weekend.

After scrapping plans to hold a shortened season this fall, the Canadian Football League now has several months to consider all of its options when planning for the 2021 season.

Two sources with knowledge of the situation said Monday the league is now talking with the government about a $30-million, interest-free loan.

Henry Burris, a legend who played 18 seasons in the CFL, will join the Canadian Football Hall of Fame's class of 2020.

One of Ottawa's highest profile sports executives is leaving behind the CFL's Redblacks and the OHL's 67's to focus on making soccer work in the capital.