SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS HONOUR 2010 CANADA'S WALK OF FAME INDUCTEES

Performances by Jully Black, Alex Cuba, Burton Cummings, Hawksley Workman and Nikki Yanofsky

Howie Mandel Hosts The Tribute Show Airing
Wednesday, October 20 - 9pm ET/PT on Global and Slice^TM

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TORONTO, Oct. 12 /CNW/ - Canwest and Canada's Walk of Fame announced today that an amazing roster of Canadian musicians will perform during the Tribute Show this weekend. The glamorous event will take place at Toronto's Canon Theatre.

In addition to honouring seven great Canadians, the Tribute Show airing Wednesday, October 20 - 9pm ET/PT on Global and Slice^TM will feature performances by Juno winners Jully Black, Hawksley Workman and Alex Cuba; this year's recipient of the inaugural Allan Slaight Award Nikki Yanofsky plus, Canada's Walk of Fame class of 2001 inductee and music icon Burton Cummings.  

"When we gather to acknowledge the achievements of our homegrown shining stars, it's a magical event," said Christine Shipton, SVP, Drama and Factual Content, Canwest Broadcasting. "This year's celebration is made even more special by the addition of these incredible artists who wish to add their personal touch to the tributes, and we look forward to sharing the night with Global and Slice^TM audiences nationwide."

"The experience of live music performances adds to the excitement of the Canada's Walk of Fame Tribute from year to year," said Peter Soumalias, President and CEO, Canada's Walk of Fame. "Having these five, internationally renowned artists share the stage in honour of this year's inductees is sure to leave a memorable mark on the show."

Howie Mandel hosts the 13th annual Canada's Walk of Fame event on Saturday, October 16th honouring musician David Clayton-Thomas; singer Nelly Furtado; magician, the late Doug Henning; Olympian Clara Hughes; actor Eric McCormack; author Farley Mowat; and actor Sarah Polley.

The two-hour Canada's Walk Of Fame show pays tribute to a selection of internationally recognized Canadian luminaries for their lifetime achievements in the fields of music, sport, film and television, as well as the literary, visual and performing arts, science and innovation.

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About Canwest Broadcasting
Canwest Broadcasting operates Global Television and nineteen of the country's most popular specialty channels, including HGTV, Mystery TV, National Geographic Channel, Showcase, History Television, Food Network and TVtropolis. Canwest Broadcasting is a division of Canwest Media Inc.

About Canada's Walk of Fame:
Established in 1998, Canada's Walk of Fame aims to educate, inform, and inspire through the permanent celebration of achievements in Canadian music, sport, film and television as well as the literary, visual and performing arts, and science and innovation.  The annual celebration culminates in a televised tribute special that honours Canada's finest. Each inductee is immortalized, their names forever cemented into the sidewalks of Toronto's Entertainment District. A total of 124 Canadians have been honoured, including Margaret Atwood, Howie Mandel, Steve Nash, Michael J. Fox and Blue Rodeo. A complete list of inductees along with more information on Canada's Walk of Fame can be found at www.canadaswalkoffame.com.

 

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