BC Lions fans share excitement before home opener and 50 Cent performance

BC Lions fans share excitement before home opener and 50 Cent performance

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Saturday was the BC Lions Home Opener, and over 50,000 fans attended the game against the Calgary Stampeders here at BC Place.

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