Photo by Stan BehalToronto SunPostmedia Network Article content Sportsnet has confirmed that Don Cherry has been fired from Hockey Night in Canada over recent remarks that caused uproar.

Cherry, 85, had singled out new immigrants in Toronto and Mississauga, Ont., where he lives, for not honouring Canadas veterans and dead soldiers.

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These guys paid for your way of life that you enjoy in Canada, these guys paid the biggest price.

These guys paid for your way of life that you enjoy in Canada.

Ron MacLean nodded and gave a thumbs up.

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Article content In a statement issued on Twitter Monday afternoon, Sportsnet said that after discussions with Cherry, it had been decided that it was the right time for him to go.

Cherry, however, is unrepentant, telling the Toronto Sun Monday that he meant every word he said.

Sports brings people together it unites us, not divides us, the statement from Bart Yabsley, Sportsnet president, said.

Following further discussions with Don Cherry after Saturday nights broadcast, it has been decided it is the right time for him to immediately step down.

During the broadcast, he made divisive remarks that do not represent our values or what we stand for.

We would like to thank Don for his contributions to hockey and sports broadcasting in Canada.

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Article content The Toronto Suns Joe Warmington was among the first to report the news about the firing on Monday.

Cherry told Warmington that he was hurt to be fired today of all days, given it is Remembrance Day.

I have just learned Ive been fired by Sportsnet for comments made on Coachs Corner Nov.

Cherry told Warmington.

No problem. I know what I said and I meant it.

Everybody in Canada should wear a poppy to honour our fallen soldiers.

I have visited the bases of the troops, been to Afghanistan with our brave soldiers at Christmas, been to cemeteries of our fallen around the world and honoured our fallen troops on Coachs Corner.

Including an interview with Don Cherry who is quite hurt they would do this on Remembrance Day of all days.

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Article content The commentators outburst had sparked a swift backlash from the public, politicians and the National Hockey League.

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