The Mike Farwell Show

Opening Segment (0:56); Federal Housing Advocate concerned over region's plan to evict homeless encampment to build a new transit hub (18:06); Carney to brief premiers on U.S. trade talks at Muskoka summit (27:29); Trump announces novel plan to send weapons to Ukraine (36:16); Emancipation Day Celebration returns to Soper Park (54:20); Will the Conservatives take advantage of the information released by the federal ethics commissioner? (1:12.11); Local man believes he has Lyme disease, Canadian doctors don't, so he's going to Mexico for treatment (1:29.52); Mysterious stone statue creates neighborhood bond in Hespeler (1:41.24); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.00)

Opening Segment (0:56); Possible tuition increases may be coming in Ontario (17:57); National Chief met with Prime Minister to discuss protecting indigenous land (35:53): New store brings taste of Newfoundland to Waterloo Region (54:18); This Week in Music History (1:12.42); Drewe’s Views (1:30.38); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.51)

Opening Segment (0:56); New novel by local author takes readers on a trip through the 1920s (17:54); Women are often trapped in years of homelessness that can begin in their teens (35:23); WRSE Weekly (53:20); Friday Four Panel (1:10.51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.28)

Opening Segment (0:56); Are parental controls effective on smartphones? (18:56); Bluesfest is getting ready to take over downtown Kitchener again (36:59); Afrovibes starts this weekend, bringing in unique tunes and performers (54:47); Nine alumni of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League were selected in the 2025 NHL Draft (1:12.30); The Flipside (1:30.39); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.44); Centre for Family Business set to host first annual CFFB 7 Iron Scramble (2:08.52)

Waterloo Region has a vibrant local music scene (0:00); Grand River Conservation Authority properties are hotspots for homeless encampments (17:36); Best places to eat and find food this summer, advice from an expert (35:39); AI is hurting Gen Z's entry into the workplace (53:27); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11:29); Kitchener Rangers and Rangers Reach announce they will continue partnership With SASCWR (1:29:41); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:30)

Opening Segment (0:56); Is removing hybrid work the answer? One expert finds workers want shorter commutes and real opportunities to grow (17:33); Large demand for summer swim program for BIPOC, low-income families in Waterloo Region (35:05); Kitchener startup mapping city for future autonomous shuttles (53:17); Food4Kids looking into fundraisers to support their summer food program (1:11:14); International vet student flies to UofG to research avian flu - now developing innovative vaccines (1:29:13); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:48:38)

Opening Segment (0:56); AI medical scribe sees 'early success' for Cambridge North Dumfries Ontario Health Team (16:55); Local comedian writes a new book about dealing with authoritarianism (35:03); Does Canada need a national beach safety strategy to educate beach users about surf and rip hazards? (52:59); Monday with the presidents of the local union for Conestoga College workers/staff that were laid off. (1:01.28); This Week in Music History (1:11.32); Drewe's Views (1:33.05); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:53.23)

Opening Segment (0:56); Local couple create walking groups to help build connections in the community (17:48); Euan's Big Ride returns for sixth year (28:40); Water user raises concerns over access to public waterways in Kitchener (36:00); WRSE Weekly (53:52); Former Kitchener Ranger joins coaching staff with Cambridge RedHawks (1:02.09); Friday Four Panel (1:12.19); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.29)

Opening Segment (0:56); RCMP make substantial arrests in Canadian terrorist plot to allegedly form a militia and seize land (18:05); Is Canada prepared for floods like the one that happened in Texas? (36:15); Texas flood reminds resident of previous incident in 2017 when Grand River rose to their front door (44:58); Living Retired (54:07); Is Canada on the path toward free internal trade? (1:12.20); The Flipside (1:27.55) It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.29)

Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge Mayor makes changes to the leadership structure at city hall over the weekend (18:03); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:58); Fundraiser launches for lab tech assaulted in hospital to be sent to Italy for life changing treatment (44:34); Monsignor Doyle grads earn Legacy KW scholarships (54:08); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.14); Political R&D (1:30.20); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.32)

With Tom Korski - Managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

Opening Segment (0:56);Complaint filed with Ontario's insurance regulator over soaring home insurance costs driven by climate damages (17:57); New petition hatches promoting benefits of having backyard chickens in Cambridge (35:56); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (53:55); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:02:49); Ask the Chief (1:12:00); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:45)

Opening Segment (0:56);Ontario is looking to weaken incoming recycling rules but some say it's to benefit producers (18:02); Helping reunite elderly couple, Waterloo MPP calls for better laws to protect seniors from being split up (36:33); Why are more people accessing food assistance? (54:31); This Week in Music History (1:12:35); Drewe's Views (1:30:33); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:08)

Opening Segment (0:56); t’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:5) Regional Councillor pushes for second phase of LRT in Cambridge (17:37) Downtown Kitchener held one of its largest Canada Day celebrations but an unruly group of youth caused concern (35:17); WRSE Weekly (52:56); Guelph Storm competing against Kitchener Rangers to host the 2027 Memorial Cup, asking Guelph Council for funding (1:00.50); Friday Four Panel (1:10.47); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:00.59)

Opening Segment (0:56); Was the removal of digital services tax on the U.S. strategic? (18:04); Carney announced August byelection in same riding Poilievre is seeking a seat (35:44); Basketball star, Will Riley, from Cambridge selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA draft (44:49); Living Retired (53:36); Throwback Thursday (1:11.02); The Flipside (1:28.50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:48.58)

Opening Segment (0:56); How will the new communications centre for WRPS operate without fire services? (17:50); Minding Ottawa's Business (35:49); Waterloo one step closer to major affordable housing development (44:50); Annual barbecue to support research into childhood cancer marks 21st year (54:42); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11:28); Political R&D (1:29:14); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:10)

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

Opening Segment (0:56); Does Canada need a national strategy to prepare teachers and students for the advancements AI will bring into the classroom? (18:00); Natural disasters are increasingly putting the value of properties at risk (36:25); Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games celebrates 80th anniversary this year with special display (54:52); This Week in Music History (1:13:01); Are Kitchener's Canada Day events getting better and bigger every year? (1:31:41); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:40)

Opening Segment (0:56); Expert warns that as Avian Flu spreads, the world will need more wildlife rehabilitators to combat diseases spreading (18:05); Call of Duty League Championship leaves U.S. for first time, taking over The Aud in Kitchener this weekend (36:26); WRSE Weekly (54:03); Friday Four Panel (1:12:08); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:55)

Opening Segment (0:56); Region reaches settlement on development charges at Amazon site (17:37); Neighbours in Lincoln Heights area feel unincluded in council's decision making (35:18); Living Retired (53:02); Local tech companies will benefit from increased defence spending (1:11.03); Light rail is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Cambridge (1:18.30); The Flipside (1:29.10); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.15)

Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario heat wave hitting local schools with no A/C as summer break shines in (17:40); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:36); Construction on the famous ‘Kissing Bridge’ in West Montrose is getting more expensive (44:35); New song celebrates Canada, just in time for July 1 (53:21); Local students were very successful at the Canada-Wide Science Fair (1:04.01); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.50); Political R&D (1:29.35); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.18)

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

Opening Segment (0:56); Experts warn Ontario's newly passed Bill 5 could hurt Indigenous rights (18:03); Debate to change St. Columba Church into artist community studio coming back to Waterloo council today (36:19); Local farmer overcomes obstacles to graduate from University of Guelph 49-years after he first started classes (54:26); This Week in Music History (1:12.35); Drewe's Views (1:30.28); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.31)

Opening Segment (0:56); Hundreds of experts issue open letter on economic benefits of public health care (17:51); More youth are being charged in Waterloo Region for gun-related offenses (35:42); WRSE Weekly (53:56); Friday Four Panel (1:11.44); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.11)

Opening Segment (0:56); Are victims of criminal convictions being put in the middle of bail reform debates? (17:55); Kitchener mother and daughter make history, getting called to Ontario’s bar together (36:10); Shed at Galt Horticultural Society headquarters sees repeat break-ins (45:48); Living Retired (54:02); Food and History Tour gives people a chance to explore Downtown New Hamburg (1:12.03); Over 600,000 near-misses for pedestrians and cyclists, according to new study by CAA (1:20.09); The Flipside (1:30.33); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.49)

Opening Segment (0:56); After hosting the G7 summit this week, what should Canadians take away? (7:41); Rise in firework complaints sparks another ban on sales in Cambridge (17:59); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:10); Petition aims to help bring closure for family of missing man from Kitchener or Still searching: Family of Kitchener man creates petition to urge use of new technology (44:10); New card game promotes breweries across Ontario (53:59); Online farmers market helps residents shop local (1:02.24); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.04); Political R&D (1:30.1 It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.35)

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

Opening Segment (0:56);Trump could be key to de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict (17:58); Is the time right for factory-made homes? (36:03); Google is bringing its Online Safety Roadshow to public school students in Waterloo Region this week (54:10); New data shows how Canadian mothers are losing their jobs during pregnancy in recent years (1:12:06); New scorecard tracks region's progress towards being 'One Million Ready' (1:19:43); Monthly Housing Segment with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region (1:29:58); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:03)

Opening Segment (0:56);Report recommends Kitchener not adopt renoviction bylaw (17:51); Guelph council condemns Ford's Bill 5 and Bill 17 (36:13); More empty office space being used for artists in Waterloo region (54:11); This Week in Music History (1:12:04); Drewe's Views (1:30:04); Five Minutes with Farwell Featuring Faisal Susiwala (1:42:16); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:07)

Opening Segment (0:56); Committee to cut funding for drug strategy at end of the year (18:00); Federal government orders CUPW to vote on Canada Post's last offers (35:59); WRSE Weekly (54:11); Beertown whips up new menu for furry special guests (1:03.07); Friday Four Panel (1:12.22); Friday Four Panel (1:31.06); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51.14)

Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario mortgages are seeing a rise in delinquency rates (17:57); Beloved Beach Boys founding member, Brian Wilson, passes away at 82 (35:57); Living Retired (54:07); Hunters of the sky fly over local landfill (1:12.10); Road to nowhere: some regional tourism signs are misleading in Cambridge (1:20.48); The Flipside (1:30.12); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.33)

Opening Segment (0:56); Migrant Rights Network Condemns Bill C-2's Anti-Refugee & Mass Deportation Provisions (17:35); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:06); Ontario legislature breaks for the summer (43:59); Scotland's Yard Road Hockey Tournament coming up next month (54:12); Female mechanic on a mission to empower women drivers to stand up for themselves in the garage (1:01.27); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.18); Political R&D (1:30.12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.10)

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

Opening Segment (0:56); PM Carney says, "Canada will achieve NATO's two per cent target this year, half a decade ahead of schedule" (18:04); Kitchener's Park Plans bring up need for more greenspaces downtown (36:12); Latest social media trends are shockingly dangerous for teens, causing concern for Electrical Safety Authority (54:14); Velocity-based robotics company helps speed up delivery service by partnering with SkipTheDishes (1:02:16); Should Canada have a national forestry firefighting organization to combat the rise in wildfires annually? (1:12:08); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:30:03); Annual KW AccessAbility Golf tournament coming up (1:40:38); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:29)

Opening Segment (0:56); Fares increasing for riders in Waterloo Region at the start of July (17:59); Part of an education lesson for local teachers causes concern over the use of the word 'family' (25:42); New report card gives low grades to provinces for housing (35:59); USHL forward, Adam Valentini, laces up for the Kitchener Rangers (54:02); This Week in Music History (1:12:17); Drewe's Views (1:30:36); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:52)

Opening Segment: RedDAY fundraiser is back to help out hospitals after merger (0:56); Local nurse talks about healthcare for RedDAY (17:05); New program at WRHN focuses on pediatric cardiology (34:55); Why is WRHN building a new hospital? (52:36); Partnership with Manulife brings RedDAY back for another year (1:10.55); How is innovation boosting healthcare in the province? (1:27.47); What is the PREVENT Clinic at WRHN? (1:47.36); Patient talks about local experience for RedDAY (2:04.21)

Opening Segment (0:56); Racing against U.S. Tariffs, APMA leader thinks Canadian automaker could jump start industry (18:14); MPPs received a raise, was it the right decision? (36:39); Living Retired (54:36); Throwback Thursday with the Waterloo Museum (1:12.37); The Flipside: (1:30.42); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.56)

Opening Segment (0:56); Why are some people against strong mayor powers as they spread to small towns? (17:56); Youth in Ontario are struggling to get summer jobs as population grows and Trump’s tariffs hit (26:55); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:01); Indigenous chef opens teaching kitchen in Cambridge (44:00); Popularity of facility dogs grows in child victims services space (53:48); ‘Battle for Breath’ is a gaming tournament making a difference (1:02.20); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.45); Political R&D (1:30.04); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.07)

Opening Segment (0:56);Local townships want more control over speed cameras after a list of issues rev up (17:48); The end of a gloomy May is bringing in brighter days next week for Ontario (35:51); Want to be a councillor in Guelph? just apply! (44:41); Tuesday Tech Spotlight: Little Magic Stories (53:52); Erick Traplin Day (1:02:40); Ask the Chief (1:11:39:); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:42)

Opening Segment (0:56);Province looks into giving education minister more power to take over school boards (19:06); Big City Mayors meet for first time after new Prime Minister steps into the office (37:14); Council approves idea of daytime shelter, downtown still an option (45:44); Local food bank aims to raise over 1 million meals this summer for hungry kids (54:58); This Week in Music History (1:12:45); Drewe's Views (1:30:33); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:29)

Opening Segment (0:56); Federal court strikes down Trump's tariffs on countries around the world (17:57); North Dumfries moves ahead with twin pad arena, but won’t sell the Ayr Community Centre to pay for it (35:59); WRSE Weekly (54:12); Fastball tournament season about to start in Kitchener (1:01.11); Friday Four Panel (1:12.09); 50/50 Winner Announcement (1:50.06); Grand prize announcement with call to winner for Farwell4Hire 50/50 draw (2:07.23)

Opening Segment (0:56); A new team has assembled to keep Downtown Kitchener streets safer (18:09); Backbench politicians have much to offer,” says former cabinet minister (36:22); Living Retired (54:34); Stay alert driving as farmers return to the roads with slow-moving equipment (1:12.29); The Flipside: (1:30.51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51.02)

Opening Segment (0:56); Former PM speaks to Kitchener about 'Making the Most of Canada Internationally' (17:51); Getting roof fixed by community helps Cambridge mom as she continues battle with cancer (27:11); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:00); How are financial firms driving up rent prices in the province? (43:23); Canadian National Carving Championship returns to Waterloo (53:40); Healthcare fundraiser invites you to 'Rock With Your Docs' (1:02.53); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.49); Political R&D (1:29.46); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.38)

Opening Segment (0:56); Monarch speech from the throne comes during visit crafted to affirm Canada's sovereignty (17:43); New series highlights inspirational journey made by former Humboldt Broncos player since bus crash made national headlines (35:41); Hockey romance novels bring cheeky spirit to NHL playoffs (43:33); Movie magic comes to Cambridge (53:33); Exploring Canadian history in the World Wars (1:01:47); Why aren't young adults entering the public sector? (1:12:14); Defeat Depression campaign by Mood Disorders Society of Canada wraps up this week (1:30:37); Bookfest returns to Waterloo Public Square (1:39:16); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:47)

Opening Segment (0:56); Train horns keep Kitchener residents awake at night (18:15); ‘Sunshine Girls’ images are being reposted over and over by The Sun, years later (36:12); Locals get inducted into the Hall of Fame (54:13); This Week in Music History (1:12:17); Drewe's Views (1:30:02); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:01)

Opening Segment (0:56); Trump thinks Canada wants in on his 'Golden Dome' plan (17:51); What does the Ford government's proposed Bill 5 mean for the species and ecosystems around us? (35:57); WRSE Weekly (54:09); Lemonade stands popping up next month to support sending local vulnerable kids to camp (1:01.47); Friday Four Panel (1:12.02); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.08)

Opening Segment (0:56); Toronto looking at creating "bubble zones" restricting protests around places of worship, daycares and schools (17:58); Are modular homes a good investment for the federal government to combat the housing crisis? (35:53); Living Retired (53:39); Should we create free or low-barrier transit options for older adults? (1:11.36); New musical tells the story about the mind behind Wonderland (1:20.52); The Flipside (1:29.40); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.57)

Opening Segment (0:56); New report clogs up the mailbox, as Canada Post strike looms (17:50); Minding Ottawa's Business (35:40); Provincial budget contains an additional $10M grant for region's new health network (43:39); The Walk to End ALS returns to Waterloo (53:31); Charity gala supports boxing program for children with special needs (1:02.18); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.31); Political R&D (1:29.15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.19)