The Mike Farwell Show

Opening Segment (0:00); Why Canada should avoid Australia's teen social media ban (23:52); Waterloo EDC has brought $3.9B to Waterloo Region (44:10); December brought star gazers two meteor showers (1:04:13); Ontario curling championship coming to Elmira (1:15:13); This Week in Music History (1:24:40); Drewe's Views (1:44:41); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:55)

Opening Segment (0:00); Motion coming to regional council asks for funding to create a warming centre for women in Cambridge (24:13); Free transit for seniors not the right answer for Waterloo Region (44:31); The Coach's Show (1:05:17); On the road with the Kitchener Rangers (1:16:49); Friday Four Panel (1:26:03); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:37)

Opening Segment (0:00); Mayors urge Ontario to declare state of emergency to address homelessness, addiction (26:13); Time for Canadians to bank on Canada Post (46:32); On the road with the Kitchener Rangers (1:06.44); Ministers clinging to their posts does our democracy no favours (1:26.46); Political R&D (1:47.22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:07.28)

Opening Segment (0:00); Neighbours launch petition seeking safety measures at busy Galt intersection (24:09); Three-tower condo cleared at former Preston Springs Hotel site (43:20); Local choir performing year end concerts for the community (1:02:21); Inshallah concert to support survivors of domestic violence (1:11:40); This Week in Music History (1:21:56); Drewe's Views (1:42:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:03:03)

Opening Segment (0:00); Holidays return to Uptown Waterloo with annual tree lighting tonight (24:08); Santa Claus comes to Elmira tomorrow (34:19); Women's group creator launches site to help local men make friends (44:28); Local author approaching $10,000 fundraising goal for cancer research (57:12); The Coach’s Show (1:04.32); Kitchener high school fundraises for national music festival opportunity (1:17.07); Friday Four Panel (1:25.06); Friday Four Panel (1:45.43); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.12)

Opening Segment (0:00); Carney's underlying message is solid (24:24); Canada's Food Price Report shows increases for next year (44:48); Living Retired (1:04.50); Throwback Thursday (1:25.05); The Flipside: "How it started, how it's going" (1:45.01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.16)

Opening Segment (0:00); Region's designs for Arthur Street would remove parking (23:01); Minding Ottawa's Business (42:26); Canadian debt load increases to $2.62-trillion (51:51); Christmas tradition continues at Preston church (1:01:36); Local youth stage production of Footloose (1:14:46); Should Canadian politicians be allowed to block their constituents on social media? (1:20:55); Political R&D (1:40:08); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:59:11)

Opening Segment (0:00); New data shows steep rise in gambling-related problems (24:28); Ontario government's threats to audit 'radical groups' puts funding at risk for local agencies (44:57); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (1:04:58); Donations to Child Witness Centre being matched as Holiday Campaign launches (1:14:38); Ask the Chief (1:25:13); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:04)

Opening Segment (0:00); Company owned by dentist whose practice boasts it treats 'the Ford family' got $2M from Skills Development Fund (23:59); United Way wants to elevate generosity this Giving Tuesday (44:32); What does food insecurity look like across Waterloo Region? (1:04:32); Registration opens for annual Kiwanis Music Festival (1:14:57); This Week in Music History (1:24:43); Drewe's Views (1:44:51); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:03)

Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario musicians play on stage with Sir Paul McCartney (7:24.); Wonders of winter returns to Waterloo Park this weekend (27:40); Waterloo Region on track to create 4,000 funded childcare spaces by 2026 amid growing waitlist (38:06); The Coach's Show (46:48); Cambridge Redhawks have GOHL record in sight (57:32); Friday Four Panel (1:06.52); Friday Four Panel (1:26.22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:46.27); 12:30 PM: Tree of Hope 50/50 (2:05;05)

Opening Segment (0:00); Residents in tall Waterloo towers oppose other tall towers (24:24); Community conversation coming on how to age will in place with senior population growing (44:34); The Ultimate Fate of 240 Faculty Members Of Conestoga College: (1:05.19); Blue Jays Hunter (1:15.55); Historic landmark in Guelph up for lease (1:25.48); The Flipside: “What weird way did you injure yourself? (1:46.06); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.30)

Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo staff looking into possibility of new aquatic facility (23:54); Minding Ottawa's Business (43:55); Will AI automation really kill jobs? A new survey finds Canadian workers are split on the answer (55:00); Cambridge theatre stages a different side of the Harry Potter story (1:03:58); Third annual winter market returns to Elmira (1:17:38); Proposed heritage conservation district plan could change redevelopment in the historic core of Galt (1:24:29); Political R&D (1:44:31); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:09)

Opening Segment (0:00); State-of-the-art production facility coming to the region to build new affordable modular homes (24:12); Guelph Storm minority owner reflects on underdog win (44:35); IBL to go pro in 2026, changes name to Canadian Baseball League (57:28); Lincoln Road Chapel hosts Christmas market in support of Ray of Hope (1:04:45); Concordia Club's Weihnachtmarkt returns for a fifth year (1:16:19); National Coalition Demands Online Safety Act by Year-End to Protect Canada's Children (1:25:17); Volunteers help youth develop their full potential as future leaders (1:45:37); New Hamburg author releases biography of former Ontario deputy culture minister (1:54:33); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:51)

Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge businesses think stormwater credit process is unfair (24:23); New measures require impaired drivers to pay ongoing child support if they kill a child's parent or guardian (44:47); May Court Club celebrates the holidays with annual Christmas Dreams fundraising raffle (1:05:22); This Week in Music History (1:25:43); Drewe's Views (1:45:49); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:54)

Opening Segment (0:00); Guelph Storm selected to host Memorial Cup 2027 (24:24); The greatest TV episodes of all time (44:41); The Coach’s Show (1:05.13); Local golfers take aim in North American simulator showdown (1:16.26); Friday Four Panel (1:25.26); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.01)

Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge heads speak out on budget amendment concerns (24:07); Breaking point authors lecture in Waterloo on forces 'reshaping political landscape' (44:39); Living Retired (1:05:00); Cervical cancer rates show a 'concerning plateau,' according to new Canadian Cancer Society data (1:05:09); Riverfest Elora closes after 15 seasons from financial restraints (1:34:29); The Flipside: "What corporal punishment did you receive at school?" (1:45:35); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:41)

Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge councillors push back at tense public meeting (23:56); Minding Ottawa’s Business (44:33); Laurier’s University of the Future symposium takes place Friday (53:51); One-woman spy drama Spycraft hits the stage in Fergus (1:04.50); Getting ready for the 45th Hespeler Santa Claus parade (1:14.08); Thresholds will sever a new piece of land to give to an Indigenous organization (1:24.56); Political R&D (1:44.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.58)

Opening Segment (0:00); First look into a Corporate Facilities Strategic Plan coming to regional council this week (24:27); Carney government wins crucial confidence vote on budget (44:31); Local athletes fundraise for tour to UK (1:04:59); Hubertushaus to host Christmas market this weekend (1:16:23); Rewriting a hit novel, The Wealthy Barber is back to help with new financial challenges (1:25:38); Monthly housing segment with Habitat for Humanity (1:45:43); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:52)

Opening Segment (0:00); Regional councillor says municipal government impacted by proposed provincial legislation (24:07); Who's really the radical here? (44:37); Smile Cookie campaign to benefit Saint Luke's Place (1:04:45); Urban violence on the rise in Canada (1:13:48); This Week in Music History (1:24:52); Drewe's Views (1:45:10); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:12)

Opening Segment (0:00); 15-year-old launches Civic Clarity Foundation, a new model for youth engagement (24:26); Waterloo film fest blends pop culture, charity, and community spirit (44:38); The Coach’s Show (1:05.29); KW Daytimers to host the 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame Induction (1:17.29); Friday Four Panel (1:26.38); Friday Four Panel (1:47.01); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:07.36)

Opening Segment (0:00); Some Breslau residents upset by new bill for over $13,000 from Woolwich Township (23:26); Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech that sparked resignations by news bosses (42:24); Living Retired (1:01.20); Management consultant brings AI into HR (1:20.31); The Flipside: “Tell us about your celebrity encounter (1:39.42); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:58.57)

Opening Segment (0:00); Canada loses its measles elimination status (24:00); Minding Ottawa’s Business (44:06); Ontario’s living wage continues to increase from last year (53:02); Noteworthy Singers prepare for annual Christmas Joy charitable concert (1:04:07); Impact Film Festival supports Safe Water Social Ventures (1:17:18); Former federal cabinet minister pens book on ‘Pursuing a Public Life’ (1:24:43); Political R&D (1:45:03); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:55)

Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener woman to share grandfather's story at event to mark 80 years since Victory over Japan (24:57); New Hamburg Legion helps raise "Lest We Forget" Poppy Flag on Parliament Hill for first time (45:16); Daughter finds parent's Love letters from WWII, binding them together to create historic book (53:11); OK2BME celebrates 20th anniversary, supporting people with mental health (1:05:25); A threat to the fret: 'Guitar for Kids' losing instrument storage unit (1:12:24); Remembrance Day Moment of Silence (1:20:22); Local musician releases new single to mark Remembrance Day (1:26:46); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:47:01); New film by UW prof explores solutions to housing crisis (1:57:27); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:07:26)

Opening Segment (0:00); Big blue box collection changes coming in new year (24:23); Why are political staffers - not ministry officials - making decisions about who gets taxpayer funds? (45:01); Foster dogs looking for loving forever homes before the holidays (1:05:02); This Week in Music History (1:25:14); Drewe's Views (1:45:28); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:40)

Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener Mayor approving of Provincial Fall Economic Statement released this week (24:07); Raising money for those in need, man plans 51km running loop around Kitchener (44:23); Guelph Film Festival opens today (57:01); The Coach's Show (1:04:52); Laurier's Golden Hawks are headed to a third straight Yates Cup (1:16:35); Friday Four Panel (1:25:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:59:34)

Opening Segment (0:00); Liberals release first budget since Mark Carney became Canada's Prime Minister (24:05); Chris d'Entremont's floor crossing met with mix of admiration, admonition at home in N.S. (44:31); Living Retired (1:05.04); Throwback Thursday (1:25.29) The Flipside: “Is it okay to make your child pay the portion of your car insurance that they caused to increase? (1:45.17); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.28)

Opening Segment (0:00); E-scooters, e-bikes and enclosed mobility scooters are causing problems (24:05); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:07); Three bands bring Fall Ball to local brewery (53:24); Oma's Siskona of KW to host holiday market next week (1:04:40); Rotary online auction launches for another year (1:12:20); Brock and Dalby's 'Big Win' 50/50 supports Breast Cancer Canada (1:25:03); Political R&D (1:44:59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:04)

Opening Segment (0:00); Polocorp Co-CEO calls for ION Stage 2 LRT Expansion (24:20); What's going to be in Carney's first budget? (44:26); Tuesday Tech Spotlight: Alokai's AI reconnects HR (1:04:30); The holiday season launches this weekend with the Ayr Nutcracker Market (1:16:16); Ask the Chief (1:24:57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:22:)

Opening Segment (0:00); Blue Jay Hunter (24:01); UW student leaders say they were told to stay silent on Bill 33, until it passes (45:09); Waterloo Wayside invites community in for open house this week (55:55); Another record-breaking year for Canadians to go hungry (1:05.32); November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month (1:15.31); This Week in Music History (1:26.14); Drewe’s Views (1:46.36); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.50)

Opening Segment (0:00); How the sound in horror movies triggers our fear response (24:55); Is the Homer Watson Gallery still haunted? (45:43); Less Candy, More Cost? Halloween Treats Are Playing Tricks (57:48); The Coach’s Show (1:05.57); Friday Four Panel (1:26.37); Friday Four Panel (1:46.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:07.09)

Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario to scrap fixed election dates, raise donation limits under new bill (24:12); Fight against renovictions continues in Waterloo Region (45:09); United Way Ultimate Burger Battle begins next week (1:05.44); Cambridge Councillor says “almost no one wants the LRT” (1:25.59); The Flipside: “What’s the best Halloween candy? (1:46.07); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkbaczk Hour! (2:06.19)

Opening Segment (0:00); Local paramedics face rising violence on the job (24:43); Minding Ottawa's Business (45:21); Explore Your Future Career Expo returns next month (56:54); New community group assembles following threats to 2SLGBTQ+ events (1:06:04); Blue Jay Hunter (1:26:31); Political R&D (1:46:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:53)

Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo Region set to bring 2026 tax increase under 5% (24:24); U.S. trade talks 'going nowhere fast': Trew on additional tariffs on Canadian products (45:02); WCDSB pulls back on French Immersion changes for Holy Rosary (1:05:12); St. Mary's Legacy and KW Legacy renew scholarship partnership (1:25:37); Royal City Science marks milestone achievements with star-studded science event (1:45:55); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:08)

Opening Segment (0:00); Blue Jays fans strike out scoring tickets to the World Series (24:21); Ontario MPPs return to Queen's Park and resume sitting after extended summer break (44:46); Executive director of SHOW: LRT expansion into Cambridge vital for accessibility and inclusion (1:04:54); This Week in Music History (1:25:06); Drewe's Views (1:45:09); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:09)

Opening Segment (0:00); Region learning from World Series as preparations continue for 2026 Ontario Summer Games (16:04); Porchlight reaches out to community after funding cuts for program providing mental health resources to local children (24:15); Historic Cambridge journal found in a London thrift store (44:16); The Coach's Show (1:04:42); Friday Four Panel (1:25:02); Blue Jays, World Series provide economic boom for Toronto (2:06:30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:19:27)

Opening Segment (0:00); Carney hands out pre-budget preview of plan to 'build a stronger economy (24:14); Kitchener 2SLGBTQ+ events cancelled after threats of disruption (44:11); Landlord and Tenant Board dismisses renoviction at Kitchener apartment building (1:04.04); What ‘The Paper’ reveals about local news and journalism today (1:24.12); The Flipside: “What is your favourite Blue Jay’s memory? (1:44.25); Blue Jay’s fan that caught Springer’s home run ball knew something ‘amazing’ would happen (2:05.15); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:25.17)

Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener mayor delivers 2025 State of the City Address (24:02); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:24); Cambridge RedHawks off to record-setting star (55:07); Rangers Reach ready for Fall Mega Jackpot (1:04.30); Blue Jay Hunter (1:25.06); Political R&D (1:45.24); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.32)

Opening Segment (0:00); Blue Jays advance to the World Series (24:19); Uptown residents advocate for responsible growth (44:29); Grand Philharmonic Choir adopts a new look (1:04:55); Annual auction supports Elmira District Community Living (1:16:32); Stellantis shows Canada's industrial economy is on the line (1:25:44); Monthly housing segment with Habitat for Humanity (1:46:04); House of Friendship changing its Christmas food program (1:57:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:17)

Opening Segment (0:00); Sensitivity training, no dock of pay for Cambridge councillor (24:23); Ontario to speed up Toronto-Kitchener GO service (44:31); Waterloo partners with Accelerator Centre to boost med-tech innovations (1:04:43); This Week in Music History (1:24:22); Drewe's Views (1:43:04); Five Minutes With Farwell (1:56:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:01:52)

Opening Segment (0:00); In Ontario, Beachville’s field of dreams defies the myth of baseball as an American pastime (24:07); Canada Post strike hurting local Poppy campaign for Remembrance Day (44:25); The Coach’s Show (1:04.31); Kitchener superfan creates ultimate shrine for Blue Jays (1:16.15); Friday Four Panel (1:25.25); Friday Four Panel (1:45.50); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.54)

Opening Segment (0:00); Grand River Parade founders frustrated with Cambridge councillor’s comments towards 2SLGBTQ+ community (25:53); Environmental activists warn proposed development on Strasburg Road will hurt biodiversity and cultural heritage (44:37); Living Retired (1:04.42); Throwback Thursday (1:24.47); The Flipside: “If you have a handicap parking permit but don’t need it, should you still use it? (1:44.57); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.15)

Opening Segment (0:00); Regional councillor thinks municipal governments are in need of 'life support' (23:54); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:13); Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region prepares for annual 'Big House Party' fundraiser (56:58); Waterloo Region is playing hockey to help the homeless next Friday (1:04:21); Hollywood blockbuster comes to the stage in Cambridge as a musical (1:16:23); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:38); Political R&D (1:44:50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:10)