The Mike Farwell Show

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)

Opening Segment (0:00); Habsburg Haus offers a truly authentic Oktoberfest experience (17:51); Cambridge councillor urging caution around LRT expansion (24:17); Former regional councillor wants to see LRT in Cambridge (44:22); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:04:19); Walk a Mile in Their Shoes returns for a 15th year to combat gender-based violence (1:17:49); Ask the Chief (1:24:46); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:38)

Opening Segment (0:00); Daily phone use keeps rising, professor says devices are building bonds with us(16:36); Warning of increase in battery-related fires during Fire Prevention Week (24:48); Volunteers at Trinity Community Table prepare to serve Thanksgiving meal as need continues to increase (45:12); World Mental Health Day reminds everyone to pause in a busy world (57:30); The Coach's Show (1:05:58); Friday Four Panel (1:25:52); Erin Fall Fair celebrating 175th anniversary this weekend (2:07:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:18:53)

Opening Segment (0:00); What AI-generated Tilly Norwood reveals about digital culture, ethics and the responsibilities of creators (24:17); Waterloo Region ranked one of the hardest hit by U.S. tariffs (44:36); Willkommen Platz - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest (1:04.54); Treat Accessibly hoping to make Halloween more inclusive for all children this year (1:25.02); The Flipside: "On Thanksgiving I always…." (1:46.17); Blue Jays sweep Yankees, securing ALCS spot for the first time in nearly a decade (2:06.44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:27.01)

Opening Segment (0:00); Ford urged to seize belugas from Marineland, animal rights advocates fearful they may be euthanized (24:17); Retired local architect wants Cambridge to embrace LRT extension (44:45); Small businesses feeling the effect of another Canada Post strike (1:05:16); Blue Jay Hunter (1:25:53); Wilmot looking to create community group to decide the future of the Prime Ministers Path project (1:46:24); Conestoga's Doon campus closed yesterday due to striking workers (2:06:52); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:19:46)

Opening Segment (0:00); Poilievre wishes Carney well in Washington - but says he wants to see results (24:23); Meaningful connections for men created, as Puslinch Men's Shed pays tribute to its founder (44:24); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (1:04:41); Tim Hortons raises coffee prices for first time in 3 years (1:25:02); Why the politics of cancellation never works (1:45:43); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:35)

Opening Segment (0:00); Region faces tough decisions as landfill nears capacity (24:16); Using dogs in health research: From Banting to St. Joseph's (44:24); Food Banks Canada releases 'Poverty Report Card' (1:04:33); Food Bank Fellas rally for third annual fundraiser (1:14:54); This Week in Music History (1:24:49); Drewe's Views (1:45:06); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:19)

Opening Segment (0:00); 'Dragons' Den' investor buys Kitchener bus tour company (24:04); Corey and Sheri's Trunk or Treat (44:15); Three kids were first in line for breakfast, getting a sharp 4am start to beat the competition (55:18); The Coach's Show (1:04:19); Friday Four Panel (1:24:30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:59)

Opening Segment (0:00); New motion aims to pause installation of speed cameras with provincial legislation anticipated after Ford's announcement (23:59); Municipal leaders advocating for province to take action on salt pollution (44:08); Living Retired (1:04:24); Throwback Thursday (1:24:26); The Flipside (1:44:38); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:48)

Opening Segment (0:00); Parliamentary budget officer delivers warning before the federal government is set to table the budget (23:57); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:13); Volunteers needed to deliver meals to seniors in Waterloo Region (55:11); Annual 'Coats for Kiwanis' sale is coming up this weekend (1:04:27); Oktoberfest Family Breakfast tradition continues into a 41st year (1:14:49); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:34); Political R&D (1:44:47); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:46)

Opening Segment (0:00); 'How in the world could this happen to children?' Former residential school in Ontario to open as museum (24:05); Documentary about Orange Shirt Day founder provides pathway forward (44:10); Centre for the Community Group launches new round of fundraising to twin North Dumfries arena (1:04:35); National Drive Electric Month to be celebrated with event this weekend in Waterloo (1:24:47); Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament is just over three weeks away (1:44:44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:51)

Opening Segment (0:00); Wilfrid Laurier professors send open letter to administration, calling for the anthem to be included in convocation ceremonies (24:03); Waterloo residents form new group to watch city council (44:24); Words Worth Books launches 'First Editions Club' (1:04:33); Book swap event this weekend in Cambridge (1:15:35); This Week in Music History (1:24:41); Drewe's Views (1:44:34); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:31)

Opening Segment (0:00); Supreme Court of Canada grants stay in the case of B.C. ostrich cull (24:02); Local business celebrates 75 years and three generations (44:11); Escape room sets up new fundraising game (56:20); The Coach's Show (1:04:22); OHL creates first development league (1:14:05); Friday Four Panel (1:24:26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:33)

Opening Segment (0:00); WCDSB parents team up online calling for more transparency on the relocation of a local French Immersion program (24:06); Waterloo Region's first Climate Fest happens this Sunday (44:11); Joyful Vendors Fall Market is this Saturday (54:54); Growth, uncertainty discussed during State of the Region address (1:04.25); LIVE FEED: Premiere Doug Ford On Speed Cameras (1:32.12); Blue Jays: (1:48.29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:57.40)