Not very game related, but still great news for the city!

From CBC.ca:

Formula One will return to Montreal for at least the next five years, government officials announced Friday.

The Quebec race was removed from the Formula One circuit in October 2008 over a contractual dispute, to the dismay of civic leaders and merchants.

But government officials said they have reached a new agreement with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone to bring the Grand Prix back to North America.

The deal includes $15 million in annual contributions from the three levels of government — $5 million from the federal government, $4 million from Quebec and $1 million from Montreal.

Tourism Montreal will also contribute $5 million to keep the race in Montreal.

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Tags: Formula One, Grand Prix, tourism