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.
YOU DO WHAT FOR A LIVING? A behind the scenes look at two interesting and varied occupations.
Send us Fan Mail For 14 years, Steven Loder has spent his working day roaming the city looking for parking violations. He brings a positive attitude to an occasionally difficult job. Kyle Sikorski is a mild mannered office worker by day, but on the weekend and evenings he takes on a whole new personality as he enters the ring to wrestle. Two interesting people talk about how they view their jobs. Thanks for listening! Please visit our website at hiddengemstoronto.net Follow us on Inst...
1 Jul 2026
PUTTING A STAMP ON TORONTO: A visitor provides a fresh perspective on our city
Send us Fan Mail Jemma Chapman came to Canada from England hoping to start a career as an architect. When job offers didn't materalize, rather than becoming dejected, she decided to share her newfound love of our city by creating stamp size illustrations of her favourite places and foods. What started as a hobby has turned into a business that is bringing joy and pride to our city. Thanks for listening! Please visit our website at hiddengemstoronto.net Follow us on Instagra...
1 May 2026
THE POWER OF ONE: The story of 52 Women who have had a positive impact on our city
Send us Fan Mail The Museum of Toronto's latest exhibit has developed a very creative way to profile women from a variety of walks of life. CEO, Heidi Reitmaier provides insight into how this small but mighty museum has managed to not only build a unique space for their exhibits but also to extend its reach to different neighbourhoods in Toronto. Heidi also describes, with great passion, the role museums play in creating a healthy city. Thanks for listening! Please visit our website at hidde...
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