
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
COMPASSION HAS NO BORDERS...Saving Animals Around the World. (01.07.2025)
Previous Episodes
- SEE SOMETHING, DO SOMETHING. Volunteers who fill a need on their own. 01.05.2025
- SMALL CHANGE MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE...A catalyst for change in communities across Canada 23.02.2025
- WHERE ARE THEY NOW? We reconnect with four of our previous guests. 01.01.2025
- 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. 01.11.2024
- EXPLORING TORONTO'S HISTORY WITH ADAM BUNCH: Where Truth is Stranger than Fiction 01.09.2024
- A MOVER AND SHAKER IN SCARBOROUGH: Krissan Veerasingam is changing the face of his neighbourhood 01.07.2024
- EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY...for Toronto's esteemed Photo Laureate, Nadya Kwandibens 01.05.2024
- "YOU DO WHAT FOR A LIVING?": The "Clock Guy" who keeps Toronto ticking! 01.03.2024
- "YOU DO WHAT FOR A LIVING?": Tales from inside a Mascot! 01.01.2024
- OPERATION UKRAINE: Treating Victims of War 01.11.2023
- JACQUIE'S THREE R'S: Reuse, Refill, Repeat 01.09.2023
- "I HAVE A POLICY FOR THAT!" 01.05.2023
- PAINTING THE TOWN RED (And Green, and Blue and Purple....) 01.04.2023
- HONEY, I SHRUNK THE COUNTRY! The story behind the creation of Little Canada 01.03.2023
- THE ROAD LESS TAKEN...Turning Travel into impact 01.02.2023
- IT'S DAVID VS. GOLIATH FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE IN TORONTO 01.01.2023
- IT'S TOO LATE FOR PESSIMISM...In the fight against climate change! 01.12.2022
- UNDER THE (NEW) NEON PALMS 01.11.2022
- SKELETONS OUT OF THE CLOSET 01.10.2022
- PARTNERS IN CRIME 01.09.2022