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<\/p>\nThis week on Village’s Media’s ‘Closer Look’ podcast: On the heels of a new book written by his sister, Tim Cherry opens up about his father’s legacy \u2014 and what he says really happened when he was fired<\/p>\n
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Even at 92 years old, Don Cherry is never far from the headlines.<\/p>\n
Back in February, the longtime co-host of \u201cCoach\u2019s Corner\u201d was appointed to the Order of Ontario<\/a>. A month later, a Conservative MP started a push<\/a> to honour Cherry with the Order of Canada \u2014 a movement that continues to gain steam<\/a>.<\/p>\n And now there\u2019s a new book out, authored by Cherry\u2019s late daughter, Cindy, who passed away unexpectedly in 2024. The book \u2014 The Don Cherry Story: Part II<\/a> \u2014 is the second instalment of a two-book series that she began writing before she passed away.<\/p>\n Joining us on this week\u2019s episode of Village Media\u2019s Closer Look<\/a> podcast is Tim Cherry, Cindy\u2019s little brother and Don\u2019s son.<\/p>\n Our conversation covers a lot of ice, including Don Cherry\u2019s infamous \u201cyou people\u201d poppy rant<\/a>, his controversial firing after nearly four decades on the air, and why Grapes\u00a0didn\u2019t simply apologize for a comment that stung a lot of people,\u00a0including many who served in the Canadian Forces.<\/p>\n