Hidden Gems Toronto

05/06/2026

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.

Listen to the podcast at:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1745243/episodes/19105788-the-power-of-one-the-story-of-52-women-who-have-had-a-positive-impact-on-our-city

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01/02/2026

On our latest podcast we track down two of our previous guests to see what they are up to. Our favourite children's entertainer/sculptor, Austin Emery and Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer, the founder and creator of the Little Canada museum have lots of interesting stories to share.

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11/01/2025

In today's podcast, titled: You Do What for a Living? you will meet two fascinating people. Nabilah Rawji is a passionate Sommelier, and she separates fact from fiction in the world of choosing and serving wine in restaurants and at home. Some of her answers will surprise you. And Alexandra Newbould is one of Canada's preeminent courtroom sketch artists. She provides us with a rare glimpse of how a sketch artist manages to listen to sometimes disturbing court testimony, while still producing riveting sketches under tight deadlines that are immediately viewed by millions of people around the world.

10/24/2025

On November 1st you can hear our interesting conversations with renowned courtroom sketch artist Alexandra Newbould as well as advanced sommelier Nabilah Rawji as we our continue with our popular series "You Do What For a Living?"

08/06/2025

Hidden Gems Toronto has added a new venture to our podcast. We have published a children’s book and are thrilled to see it on display at the newest book store in Parry Sound, the Northern Bookworms.


Also available on line at Indigo.

07/01/2025

05/26/2025

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 Geriatric Care facility might appreciate and benefit from their singing and performing skills.  Their "C & J" show now warms the hearts of residents on a regular basis.

All three are proof that individuals can have a huge impact on their local community.

Listen to Season 4, Episode 5 at 
hiddengemstoronto.buzzsprout.com 

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03/20/2025

Our latest podcast is now available on this international site where we join thousands of other Podcasters profiling charities around the world.

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02/23/2025

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 program has developed and expanded over the years and also chats about his fascinating and robust career in the environmental movement. And he talks passionately about where he finds hope in the fight against climate change.
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We also chat with Lee Adamson, who heads up an organization that has benefitted from their partnership with the Small Change Fund. 

Listen to Season 4, Episode 4 at 
hiddengemstoronto.buzzsprout.com 

01/02/2025

"Where are they now?"
Listen to our latest podcast where we take a stroll down memory lane and catch up with 4 of our previous guests: Martin Howard, Phil Hibbeln, Mary Ladky and Sgt. Derrick Gaudet with his dog Major.

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