TORONTO - Figure skating champion Kurt Browning will host Canada's Walk of Fame gala next month while stars including Sigourney Weaver and Andrea Martin will present inductees, organizers announced Thursday.
Browning, of Caroline, Alta., said in a release that he's "blown away" by the chance to host the event, now into its 10th year.
Eight Canadians are receiving stars on Canada's Walk of Fame at the Sept. 6 gala at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
The show, which will feature video and musical performances, will air on CTV on Sept. 7.
Weaver will be there to present inductee/filmmaker James Cameron, who directed her in the feature "Aliens" and is doing so again in "Avatar." Martin is introducing the comedy troupe Kids in the Hall.
Other celebrities presenting inductees include supermodel Linda Evangelista, who will speak a few words about pop star Bryan Adams.
Jeanne Beker, host of "The FashionTelevision," will introduce supermodel Daria Werbowy.
Actress Julie Bowen is presenting Michael J. Fox, with whom she's worked on "Boston Legal."
Gabrielle Miller of "Corner Gas" will present actress Frances Bay.
NBA star Steve Nash will be feted by Toronto Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo and actor Colm Feore will present late Oscar winners Norma and Douglas Shearer.
