The Mike Farwell Show

Opening Segment (0:56); Injunction Motion Hearing to remove encampment at 100 Victoria taking place in Waterloo today (8:22); Guelph Food Bank usage has surged forcing them to seek expansion (19:48); New Oktoberfest president wants festival to tap into Cambridge (37:43); WRSE Weekly (56:14); Friday Four Panel (1:13.41); Monthly history segment: Explore the region’s first schoolhouse for free this month, a beloved landmark in Waterloo Park since the 1890s (1:52.12); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:00.02)

Opening Segment (0:56); Prime Minister Mark Carney's first 100 days in office (8:13); Should back-to-school require parent fundraising? One expert says Ontario schools are woefully underfunded, and families are likely to pay the price (20:01); Star Gazing with Orbax: What you can see in the night this month (39:15); A review on the new War of the Worlds movie - is another remake really going to make it better? (54:48); Celebration for the Old Oak Tree in Waterloo Park coincides with Waterloo's plans to plant 10,000 trees (1:14.10); Kitchener's Bluesfest kicks off today with a fundraising concert (1:22.09); The Flipside: (1:33.25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:53.35)

Opening Segment (0:56); With Ottawa promising bail reform, what’s driving the debate? (17:27); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:18); Rusty Nail brings Comedyfest to downtown Kitchener (52:37); Blue Jay Hunter (1:10.22); Political R&D (1:28.01); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:48.05)

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

Opening Segment (0:56); Environmental activists worry about Ontario government’s plans to sell off parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park beachfront (6:52); Does Canada’s wetlands need more protections? (18:13); Motion on encampment evictions taken off Cambridge agenda (35:48); WRSE Weekly (53:35); Region names GM for 2026 Ontario Summer Games (1:00.39); Friday Four Panel (1:11.22); Cambridge brewery celebrates 10-year anniversary with community festival (1:49.11); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.43)

Opening Segment (0:56); August 1 deadline around the corner, some say free trade carveouts are key in a potential deal (17:50); Preston BIA hops on board, wanting to extend the LRT to Cambridge (35:39); Living Retired (53:49); First half of 2025 sees reduction in auto thefts around the country (1:11:25); The Flipside - What bad habit are you unable to break? (1:29:13); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:21)

Opening Segment (0:56); Future of Prime Minister's Path set in stone (18:01); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:24); Annual barbecue to raise money for childhood cancer treatment raises more than $30,000 (54:32); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12:27); Political R&D (1:30:35); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:37)

Opening Segment (0:56); Three ways to end chronic homelessness (18:19); Tow truck driver fight in Cambridge shows 'bad actors' are on scene (36:44); Restorative justice could have offered a better path for everyone involved in the Hockey Canada trial (54:36); Ask Your MP with Bardish Chagger (1:12:37); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:36)

Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge business owner wants city to change rules around parking after getting hit with fines while displaying disability permit (18:24); Ontario Hospital Association says more innovation and planning is needed to keep up with future demand (36:29); Travel writer locates unique stops for the summer in Waterloo Region (54:19); This Week in Music History (1:12:31); Drewe's Views (1:30:35); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:41)

Former NHL and world juniors players in sexual assault case found not guilty of all charges (17:50); Missing Guelph cat found 26 days later in Toronto (35:36); U of G professor blames celebrities for the Labubu toy craze (44:51); WRSE Weekly (53:25); Canada's ABCs of Who I Can Be shares stories of 26 Canadian women and non-binary athletes (1:01:55); Friday Four Panel (1:11:19); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:29)

Opening Segment (0:56); Advocates want to see green light given by feds to bring in cheaper EVs from Europe (18:21); Expert warns that making a bad deal with Trump could be worse for Canada than no deals made (36:26); Living Retired (54:32); New plaque marks once idyllic spot on the banks of the Speed River (1:12.39); The Flipside Tell us about your celebrity encounter/brush with fame (1:30.40); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.51)

Opening Segment (0:56); Should Canada lower the voting age to 16-years-old? (17:56); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:06); CAA study finds more drivers are slowing down for speed cameras, with more drivers ticketed (44:18); OpenText celebrates 35 years with $35,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity (54:02); Running on his father’s birthday, man surpasses goal to raise funds for new chemo chair for WRHN Cancer Centre (1:02.18); Waterloo and other Ontario universities are struggling with their financial situations, an expert says “a politically viable solution is badly needed” (1:12.07); Political R&D (1:29.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.55)

With Tom Korski

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)