Hidden Gems Toronto
Welcome to the Hidden Gems Toronto podcast. After retiring from a career in Communications, Tom and Sharon Scanlan wanted to give back to the city they love. Now in its fourth season, they continue their quest to shine a light on fascinating people and places that fly under the radar but are a vital part of our city's fabric.
Latest Episode
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Two of our previous guests update us on their latest endeavours. (01.01.2026)
Previous Episodes
- YOU DO WHAT FOR A LIVING? A behind the scenes look at two very intriguing professions: A Sommelier and a Courtroom Sketch Artist
- GOOD SPACES CREATE GREAT PLACES: A magazine and a retail store combine to change how we view Toronto.
- COMPASSION HAS NO BORDERS...Saving Animals Around the World.
- SEE SOMETHING, DO SOMETHING. Volunteers who fill a need on their own.
- SMALL CHANGE MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE...A catalyst for change in communities across Canada
- WHERE ARE THEY NOW? We reconnect with four of our previous guests.
- YOU DO WHAT FOR A LIVING? A behind the scenes look at two very creative professions: A comedy writer/actor and a children's toy designer.
- EXPLORING TORONTO'S HISTORY WITH ADAM BUNCH: Where Truth is Stranger than Fiction
- A MOVER AND SHAKER IN SCARBOROUGH: Krissan Veerasingam is changing the face of his neighbourhood
- EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY...for Toronto's esteemed Photo Laureate, Nadya Kwandibens
- "YOU DO WHAT FOR A LIVING?": The "Clock Guy" who keeps Toronto ticking!
- "YOU DO WHAT FOR A LIVING?": Tales from inside a Mascot!
- OPERATION UKRAINE: Treating Victims of War
- JACQUIE'S THREE R'S: Reuse, Refill, Repeat
- "I HAVE A POLICY FOR THAT!"
- PAINTING THE TOWN RED (And Green, and Blue and Purple....)
- HONEY, I SHRUNK THE COUNTRY! The story behind the creation of Little Canada
- THE ROAD LESS TAKEN...Turning Travel into impact
- IT'S DAVID VS. GOLIATH FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE IN TORONTO
- IT'S TOO LATE FOR PESSIMISM...In the fight against climate change!
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