Former NHL coach and Coach's Corner analyst Don Cherry was named one of 30 appointees to the Order of Ontario for 2025 on Tuesday.

The Order of Ontario is the Canadian province's highest civilian honor.

"The 2025 Order of Ontario appointees represent the very best of our province," Edith Dumont, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, said in the announcement. "Through their exceptional dedication and achievements, they have made profound contributions that have touched lives across Ontario and beyond. May their remarkable examples continue to inspire us all to work together for the greater good."

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