TORONTO — Six people were inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame Wednesday — sprinter Donovan Bailey, actress Anna Paquin, environmentalist David Suzuki, civil rights leader Viola Desmond, country singer Stompin' Tom Connors, and businessman Ted Rogers.
Here are five things about the Walk of Fame.
WHEN STARTED: 1998 with 13 inductees including such notable Canadians as Bryan Adams, John Candy, Anne Murray, Bobby Orr and Gordon Lightfoot.
HOW MANY: With this year's inductees, Canada’s Walk of Fame will have honoured 173 Canadians.
WHERE LOCATED: The Stars are displayed along King St. West and Simcoe St. in Toronto's entertainment district.
CRITERIA: Nominees must have at least 10 years experience in their field and have an established body of work and have had national or international impact on Canada's heritage.
CEREMONY: The gala will be broadcast next year at a date to be determined. Global will air a one-hour retrospective special Dec. 3, hosted by "Will & Grace" star Eric McCormack.
(Source: www.canadaswalkoffame.com)
The Canadian Press
