Don Cherry Receives Order of Ontario Could Order of Canada Follow?

Don Cherry, the 92-year-old former host of Coach’s Corner, has been appointed to the Order of Ontario for 2025, as announced by Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont. Known for his polarizing views and right-of-centre politics, Cherry’s legacy includes nearly 30 years of hockey commentary and the Rock’Em Sock’Em highlight videos. Despite controversies, including his firing from CBC in 2019, he remains a celebrated figure, with supporters calling for him to receive the Order of Canada. This appointment brings the total number of individuals honored by the Order of Ontario to 933 since its inception in 1986.

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