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http://www.socan.ca/news/socan-members- ... -walk-fame
SOCAN members Leonard Cohen, Andy Kim, Col. Chris Hadfield to be inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame

The late Leonard Cohen ... will be inducted into at Canada’s Walk of Fame at the organization’s 2018 gala.

July 23, 2018
The late Leonard Cohen, one of the world’s most iconic singer-songwriters, poets, and novelists – whose classic songs include “Suzanne,” “Bird on a Wire” and “Hallelujah” – is among the 10 honourees who'll be inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame on Dec. 1, 2018, at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, in Toronto.

At the same awards show – the 20th annual edition of the event – Cohen’s fellow SOCAN members Andy Kim and Col. Chris Hadfield will also be inducted into the Walk of Fame. Kim, to be recognized in the Arts and Entertainment category, is an award-winning singer-songwriter whose career has flourished for 50 years. He’s best known for hits including “Baby, I Love You,” “Sugar Sugar,” and “Rock Me Gently,” and has sold more than 30 million records. Hadfield, to be honoured in the Science and Technology field, is the first Canadian to walk in space, the first Canadian spaceship commander, a New York Times bestselling author, YouTube sensation, renowned speaker, and singer-songwriter.

The other seven Walk of Fame honourees for 2018 are:

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir (Sports and Athletics)
Andrea Martin (Arts and Entertainment)
Dr. Joanne Liu (Philanthropy and Humanities)
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Arts and Entertainment)
Jimmy Pattison (Business and Entrepreneurship)
The awards show will be followed by a gala celebration at the Fairmont Royal York, and the show will air on CTV in December 2018. SOCAN members previously inducted include Stompin’ Tom Connors, Michael Bublé, Rush, Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo, The Tragically Hip, Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Nickelback, and kd lang.
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Why has it taken them so long??!

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Finally, but, a bit late, to say the least. :roll:


(I had to look up "SOCAN", since the acronym was new to me. For those who may be wondering, it stands for the "Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada".)
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And another link about it -
Leonard Cohen to get posthumous honour at Canada's Walk of Fame
https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/leonard-coh ... -1.4023820

and this one -
https://www.newkerala.com/news/read/247 ... ctees.html
Canada's Walk of Fame Celebrates 20 Years of Canadian Excellence and Announces 2018 Inductees
Jul 24, 2018 (23 hours ago) PRN

TORONTO, July 23: Canada's Walk of Fame announced its 2018 Inductees today.

The Inductees represent the organization's five pillars of recognition: Sports and Athletics, Philanthropy and Humanities, Arts and Entertainment, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Science and Technology.

Inductions will be held at the Canada's Walk of Fame Awards show at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on December 1, 2018, followed by a 20th Anniversary Gala celebration to be held at the Fairmont Royal York.

The CANADA'S WALK OF FAME AWARDS will air on CTV in December.

The 2018 Canada's Walk of Fame Inductees are:

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir (Sports and Athletics)

Andrea Martin (Arts and Entertainment)

Col. Chris Hadfield (Science and Technology)

Leonard Cohen (Legend Inductee) :D

Andy Kim (Arts and Entertainment)

Dr. Joanne Liu (Philanthropy and Humanities)

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Arts and Entertainment)

Jimmy Pattison (Business and Entrepreneurship)

Seems LC has his own personal "pillar of recognition" ;-)
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Thank you, Jarkko. Great news.
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Thanks Jarkko
I was in Canada the last few days and this morning opened up the Vancouver Sun to read this news! I agree with Wendy & Lisa as it is long overdue but hey its fantastic its happening. The ceremony is December 01 and it will be televised later that month a few days later it said on CTV for those in Canada.
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mutti wrote: Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:51 am...I agree with Wendy & Lisa as it is long overdue but hey its fantastic its happening...

Yes, it is wonderful that Leonard will be honoured with this well-deserved "Legend" award, and that his "star" will grace the Walk of Fame in Toronto.

Of course, for many of us, his "star" has shone brightly for many, many years, and will continue to do so, with or without public fanfare and recognition.

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Just noticed this thread now while going through the site.
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The ceremony was on December 1, but it won't be televised until December 9. I'm trying to find out if Adam Cohen accepted on behalf of Leonard. Looking for pictures.

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Hi

I believe it was Lorca who accepted the award.
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My nephew who lives in Toronto was at the award show as a guest of Evan Goldberg's parents at the last minute. I didn't know this until after the fact.
It will be televised on CTV which unfortunately we can not get here in the US on the west coast.
(We get CBC only). It would be nice to hear what Lorca said when accepting the award... lovely photos of her.
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And the 2018 Canada’s Walk of Fame inductees are… | Your Morning
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Canada's Walk of Fame 2018 Leonard Cohen bio page
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Bio and photos added to the Leonard Cohen Halls of Fame for the 2018 Walk of Fame
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