The B.C. Lions announced their new owner today.

West Vancouver businessman Amar Doman, founder and sole shareholder of the Futura Corporation, was introduced today at the team’s practice facility in Surrey.

“The Lions are part of the fabric of this great province," the Victoria-born Doman told reporters. "I’m honoured to take on this role because of our team’s history. But I’m motivated, most of all, by the future I see ahead for this franchise. I am extremely excited to get started.”

Doman purchased the Lions from the estate of previous owner David Braley, the business icon and Canadian Football Hall of Famer who passed away last October.

“This is a great day for British Columbia, for the Lions, and for the Canadian Football League,” said CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie in a press release.

The Lions' next game is tomorrow night (August 19) against the Edmonton Elks at BC Place Stadium, and you can find tickets here.