Category: Canadian Spotlight


Canadian Spotlight: My Interview With Kurt Browning

Posted on April 21st, by Chris Read in Canadian Spotlight, THE BLOG. 7 comments

Kurt Browning 2013

When I found out that Investors Group Stars On Ice was coming to Ottawa’s Scotiabank Place (4pm on April 21st), my first thought was about how great it would be to be able to interview one of it’s stars, Kurt …


How Canadian Tire Made One Family’s Wish Come True

Posted on April 5th, by Chris Read in Canadian Spotlight, Inspiration, THE BLOG. 27 comments

Canadian Tire

I believe very strongly in the power of giving. In the past few months, I have quietly started practicing a daily random act of kindness. It sometimes involves spending money but often is something as little as opening a door …


Canadian Spotlight: When Children Inspire – Earth Hour Edition

Posted on March 22nd, by Chris Read in Canadian Spotlight, THE BLOG. 7 comments

Earth Hour Pledge

I’ll cut right to the chase here, I am no environmentalist. I know about Earth Hour but I really don’t know anything ABOUT Earth Hour, if you catch my drift. I try to be conscious about the usual things, such …


Canadian Spotlight – Stompin’ Tom Connors

Posted on March 6th, by Chris Read in Canadian Spotlight, THE BLOG. 2 comments

Stompin Tom Connors

Canada lost a legend tonight. A message on Stompin’ Tom Connors’ official website confirmed that the singer of the wildly famous and amazingly Canadian, The Hockey Song, has passed away from natural causes at the age of 77.

He left …


Canadian Spotlight – My Favourite Commercial of All-Time

Posted on February 9th, by Chris Read in Canadian Spotlight, Inspiration, THE BLOG. 13 comments

Canadian Tire

I realize it’s a couple years old but this Canadian Tire commercial absolutely wrecks me every single time. I wish more brands would consider portraying fatherhood in this way because these guys have earned my business based solely on how …


Canadian Spotlight – Todd Churchill’s Charity Rink Of Dreams For Carter

Posted on January 8th, by Chris Read in #AwesomeDads, Canadian Spotlight, THE BLOG. 4 comments

Todd Churchill Rink for Carter

I came across this story on the CBC website and it was too amazing to not write about. Todd Churchill lives in Portugal Cove – St. Philips, NL with his wife Kimberly and their two sons Hunter and Carter. His …


Here’s A Double Shot Of Business Awesome!

Posted on December 12th, by Chris Read in Canadian Spotlight, THE BLOG. No Comments

I’ve always appreciated excellent service and ethical, client centered business practices. That said, it wasn’t until I went to one of the presentations for Scott Stratten’s, “Book of Business Awesome”, that I truly understood the value of sharing some of …


Movember Update And A Birthday Wish!

Posted on November 14th, by Chris Read in Canadian Spotlight, THE BLOG. 5 comments

I’m struggling with writing today’s post for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I wanted to attempt to accurately capture how proud I am of the Movember team I am Captain of. I’m guessing typed words won’t begin to …


Canadian Spotlight: The Ottawa Children’s Gala

Posted on November 3rd, by Chris Read in Canadian Spotlight, THE BLOG. No Comments

This past week, I had the pleasure of meeting Spencer Warren, and we got to talking about a huge event he puts on every year. The event is called The Ottawa Children’s Gala and it is being held in support …


CDN Spotlight: Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Unveils Blog

Posted on September 17th, by Chris Read in Canadian Spotlight, THE BLOG. 2 comments

Ben Franklin has been quoted as having said, “In the world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” While I don’t want to be the one to disagree with the great Mr. Franklin, I do have …