Why a single green shirt can save a life today When we think of the colour green, we rarely imagine the miraculous. We picture the mundane: a manicured lawn, the traffic light signaling us to move forward. But green holds a deeper, more urgent pulse. It is the first gasp of hope breaking through aRead more
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The fire held the room in its glow, flames breathing against old stone with quiet, deliberate patience. Woodsmoke rose and softened into the sweetness of Christmas baking, sugar and spice lingering like memories. Decorations caught the light in small, deliberate flashes—evergreen, glass, and time itself—while gentle conversations drifted, thoughtful and unforced. The warmth settled deeperRead more
So, the David Foster Foundation is turning the big 4-0. Forty years. You know, that’s almost as old as some of my favorite jokes. But the start of this was no laughing matter…in fact it was a heartfelt one. It all started back in ’86, not with some big, formal plan, but with a simpleRead more
We all learn early on to play fair. A rulebook scrawled in childhood crayon warns us, “Don’t take more than you give.” It paints life as a duet where every verse needs harmony, a back-and-forth of voices that makes the song ring true. The sandbox has its chorus, the potluck its refrain, and we carryRead more
Pull up a chair, grab your coffee – maybe a Tim Hortons, since we’re talking Canada here – because there’s some genuinely good news bubbling up from Prince Edward Island. You know, that quaint land in the Atlantic, where the Anne of Green Gables fans flock and the lobsters are legendary. Turns out, they’re notRead more
As the warm winds of March swirl throughout our great country, a new season openly invites us to participate in the seasonal activities we patiently waited for: spring break, baseball’s Grapefruit season, hockey playoffs, golf season and so many other fun things. The keyword, now and forever, being fun. As we slowly put away ourRead more
Let me take a good look at my clock and do the math. Seventeen hours into January 1st. That’s how long I’ve been getting to know this new 365-day relationship, otherwise known as 2025. It’s far too early to know the ins and outs of our new acquaintance, which, hopefully, becomes a good friend. It’sRead more
The David Foster Foundation is looking for an Executive Assistant to the CEO. View the job description here. To apply to this position, please respond by email to careers@chemistryconsulting.ca by submitting an up-to-date resume and cover letter, detailing your experience and qualifications. In your email please include EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / DFF in your subject line.Read more
The David Foster Foundation is thrilled to share that our founder and chairman, David Foster, has been named Variety’s Entertainment Philanthropist of the Year for 2024. This prestigious honor highlights David’s unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of families across North America, particularly those with children in need of life-saving organ transplants.Read more
Dear Santa: Ah, yes. Here we are: of all the hundreds, maybe, honestly, thousands of pieces I have the privilege of putting cursor to screen this is, unquestionably, my favourite letter to craft. I know we don’t speak, email, tweet, or whichever form of communication you use throughout the year. I know, Santa, you areRead more
