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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 35 episodes
Hidden Gems Toronto
Latest Episodes
GOOD SPACES CREATE GREAT PLACES: A magazine and a retail store combine to change how we view Toronto.
The dynamic duo of Matt Blackett and Dylan Reid have been part of an intriguing organization that has played a critical role in making our city better. Matt is the publisher and creative director of Spacing Magazine w...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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31:15
COMPASSION HAS NO BORDERS...Saving Animals Around the World.
Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford and his daughter Emily, have travelled internationally on a singular mission: Rescue as many animals in life-threatening situations as possible. Their adventures abroad have been documented in an award-winn...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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33:23
SEE SOMETHING, DO SOMETHING. Volunteers who fill a need on their own.
Rob Spindler saw a problem in his local ravine and decided to do something about it. What started out as a one-man operation has blossomed into an annual community event.Cindy Ho and Joseph Tam thought that a Geriatr...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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32:06
SMALL CHANGE MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE...A catalyst for change in communities across Canada
The Small Change Fund, led by environmentalist Burkhard Mausberg, has developed a unique way to provide financial and strategic support for more than 200 small, enterprising organizations across Canada. Burkhard explains how the p...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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35:31
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? We reconnect with four of our previous guests.
To celebrate our fourth Season of the Hidden Gems Toronto podcast, we decided to take a trip down memory lane. We tracked down four of the guests who appeared in our first few seasons to see what has changed since then. And much like their orig...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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37:54