Walk of Fame adds 7 new Canadian stars
Jason Priestly to host Saturday night awards banquet in Toronto
Seven more names will be added to Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto today.
Hockey broadcasters Don Cherry and Ron MacLean are sharing a star, and pop crooner Michael Bublê will also be honoured at the annual awards gala.
Three-time Olympic medallist Silken Laumann, award-winning author Lawrence Hill, and actress Wendy Crewson are also getting their own stars.
The late actor Lorne Greene, known for his TV roles in Bonanza and Battlestar Galactica, will receive a posthumous honour.
Shawn Mendes will also be receiving a special award from Canada's Walk of Fame. The teen singer-songwriter has been selected as the recipient of the Allan Slaight honour, presented each year to a young Canadian making a positive impact in the music industry.
The award, which comes with a $10,000 honorarium, will be presented during the gala, to be hosted by Jason Priestley.