The Mike Farwell Show

Opening Segment (0:56); Fight for Farmland continues after advocates see Region acquire more land (17:44); Ford government seeking more control over speed cameras (36:07); Roller derby excitement comes to Kitchener this weekend (53:55); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes local leaders in sustainability (1:11:42); The system was designed to give us the housing we have (1:30:20); Research campaign aims to unlock the next wave of improvements for Canadians with CF (1:39:08); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:16)

Opening Segment (0:56); Provincial budget just released by Ford’s government (18:01); Researcher reveals hospital spending on agency staff in Waterloo-Wellington (36:16); WRSE Weekly (54:28); Lace up, Hike for Hospice returns in June (1:02.16); Friday Four Panel (1:12.50); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.52)

Opening Segment (0:56); Region secures 550 acres in Wilmot for "future investment site," promising not to remove existing crop (7:23); Cambridge councillor concerned about groundwater contamination brings in new motion (17:58); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes local leaders in sustainability (35:55); Living Retired (53:52); What's next for the former Green MP of Kitchener Centre after strategic voting removed him from his seat? (1:11.48); The Flipside (1:29.30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.30)

Opening Segment (0:56); Federal cabinet shakeup this week includes a new foreign minister (7:51); Province latest housing bill promises changes, some think it misses the mark (17:44); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:44); Speakers announced for inaugural Waterloo Region Women’s Expo (44:22); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes local leaders in sustainability (53:22); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.23); Political R&D (1:29.25) It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.24)

Opening Segment (0:56); Construction causing speeding, delays and other traffic issues near Trillium Public School in Kitchener (18:09); Study finds distressing levels of workplace violence in Ontario schools (36:15); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes local leaders in sustainability (54:00); Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph is now a risk area for measles transmission (1:11:50); VintageFest is back, stacking vendors up with a new idea (1:19:56); Monthly Mental Health Check In (1:29:42); 2025 KW AccessAbility Gold Tournament coming up in June (1:41:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:07)

Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener Rangers take shot at city-funded $2M restaurant plan for the Aud (18:01); First American Pope elected in 2,000-years, what could that mean for North America? (35:54); Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club raise funds for international projects through Lobsterfest (53:47); Annual walk for Alzheimers coming up May 24th (1:00:39); This Week in Music History (1:11:41); Drewe's Views (1:29:32); Five Minutes with Farwell with Faisal Susiwala (1:42:56); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:48)

Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge council gives green light to Preston Secondary Plan amid concerns over LRT expansion (18:20); Why the Ford government needs to balance the budget and fulfil promise to cut taxes (43:47); WRSE Weekly (54:38); Friday Four Panel (1:12.35); Friday Four Panel (1:30.08); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.34)

Opening Segment (0:56); Superfan decks out his shed with Maple Leaf memorabilia (7:44); Local firework vendor concerned about business after Kitchener and Waterloo vote to ban fireworks (18:17); Don’t expect a new era of respect and harmony in Parliament (36:24); How did strategic voting turn Kitchener Centre blue? (45:07); Living Retired (54:14); Walking to Ottawa from Windor, Port Dover man looks to raise funds for veterans (1:12.07); Cambridge Moves for Mental Health back for third year to support Porchlight (1:21.18); The Flipside: What’s the most money you’ve ever won in the lottery? (1:30.12); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.29)

Opening Segment (0:56); What can Canadians take away from the new Prime Minister’s trip to the White House? (18:06); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:16); Local advocate sees results to make Grand River safer but isn’t done yet, eyeing up Cambridge next (43:41); First GOOD Games Golf Tournament will tee off this month (54:15); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.39); Political R&D (1:30.36); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.43)

Opening Segment (0:56); Wellington speed cameras drive up fines, generating $4M in just over three months (18:03); Large housing development coming to Waterloo after the city sells land for over $30M to build 1,800 homes (36:10); Tuesday Tech Spotlight: UW grads invent Friendlier reusable containers (53:49); Research campaign aims to unlock the next wave of improvements for Canadians with CF (1:00:56); Ask the Chief (1:12:00); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:51)

Opening Segment (0:56); Should we be involuntarily treating people with addictions as mental health crisis rises? (18:10); Lights, Caring, Action! Event celebrates Ontario's nurses (36:10); Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Week (43:27); The connection between food insecurity and poor mental health (54:05); This Week in Music History (1:12:03); Drewe's Views (1:30:57); Five Minutes with Farwell featuring Sandy Nickel of Snickelfritz Kitchens (1:43:51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:14)

Opening Segment (0:56); World Press Freedom Day: Here's why local journalism is essential for a healthy democracy (18:04); Cardiologist looking to make Cambridge a 'blue zone' where people live longer, healthy lives (36:23); The Coach's Show (54:05); The Other Coach's Show (1:01.56); Friday Four Panel (1:12.02); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.56)

Opening Segment (0:56); Farwell4Hire 50/50 raffle launches (9:21); North Dumfries considers banning the sale of fireworks alongside municipalities (18:18); ‘Flames of Change’ explores how fires shaped Cambridge’s core (36:19); Smile Cookie campaign benefits several local charities (43:45); Port Dover father runs on injured ankle in Boston Marathon in memory of his son (54:24); Stratford Festival launches 2025 season seeing a rise in US customers (1:03.15); Throwback Thursday (1:12.41); The Flipside 1:30.37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.33)

The Farwell4Hire is officially back, May 1st, 2025.

Local MPP hopes to work across party lines to address addictive nature of social media for youth (2:50); Minding Ottawa's Business (22:00); The Music Man takes the stage this weekend in Cambridge (39:48); Registration opens for another season of Challenger Baseball ( 48:30); Blue Jay Hunter (57:48); Political R&D (1:12.58); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:35.31)

Opening Segment (0:56); Analyzing the Federal election results after a long month of campaigns (18:02); Proposed motion to ban pride flags and other symbols defeated (36:18); Adventure cyclist travels the world on two wheels (54:32); Waterloo Regional Health Network partners with Intellijoint Surgical to deliver care close to home (1:12:47); Local company nurtures the next generation of family businesses (1:21:58); SWR celebrates 15 years as it prepares for annual Evening of Recognition (1:30:32); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:37)

Opening Segment (0:56); Controversial Pride Flag motion to be discussed at tonight's Catholic school board meeting (18:02); Cambridge pushes for fair share of property taxes (36:07); Former NHL player takes his shot at head coach for the Cambridge Redhawks (54:07); Work has already begun on 12th annual Hockey Helps the Homeless event (1:02:10); This Week in Music History (1:12:02); Drewe's Views (1:29:59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:09)

Opening Segment (0:56); Regional council passes bylaw that will clear encampment at 100 Victoria Street in Kitchener (17:58); Wilmot council release recommendations to develop Prime Minister’s Path (35:43); The Coach’s Show (53:35); The Other Coach’s Show (1:02.50); Friday Four Panel (1:11.34); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.44)

Opening Segment (0:56); Local sculptor reflects on relationship with Pope Francis (17:56); Reflecting on rejuvenated patriotism (35.55); Living Retired (53:49); Band against Diabetes (1:11.52); THE FLIPSIDE: What was the best decade and why? (1:29.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.53)

Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener Rangers make history with series win over Spitfires (17:56); Minding Ottawa's Business (35:45); Candidates Interview (53:46); 20 Performing Arts Academy brings Beetlejuice to the stage (1:11.43); Blue Jay Hunter (1:20.01); Political R&D with Rob Deutschmann (1:29.29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.24)

Opening Segment (0:56); Are Canadian youth wired for worry? Research says social media is to blame (18:12); Cambridge City Hall project that revamps McIntyre Square pushed to next year's budget (36:13); Cambridge Symphony Orchestra celebrates 20 years (54:04); Bengali New Year to be celebrated this weekend (1:03:00); Waterloo professor explores solutions to housing crisis in new film (1:11:54); Yellow Moon Mouse Children's Campaign raises money for childhood cancer research (1:29:57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:54)

Opening Segment (0:56); Annual used book sale supports local scholarships (10:09); Cambridge councillor hosts town hall hoping to have an honest conversation with constituents (17:58); Canadian officials found using disappearing messaging apps (36:01); Local expert advisors share insights for Execugrowth Formula (54:40); This Week in Music History (1:12.42); Drewe's Views (1:30.41); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.53)

Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener sees 15 per cent reduction in speeds as part of a long term strategy (18:14); Should cities, like Kitchener, ban the sale of fireworks? (36:23); Living Retired (54:12); Communitech chooses a leader in technology as their new CEO (1:11:57); 25th Anniversary of Ride for Dad across Canada (1:19:19); The Flipside: What have you done to spoil your pet? (1:30:04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:02)

Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge councillors vote in new rental replacement bylaw (17:55); National Service Dog's annual Easter Egg Hunt coming (35:50) Canadian retailers seeing surges in domestic sales from the 'Buy Canadian' movement (53:47); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.56); The Bridges aims to get younger generation more involved in homelessness crisis (1:29.59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.48)

Opening Segment (0:56); Is Canada’s rapidly aging population an unspoken ballot box issue? (18:01); Downtown Guelph is getting taller with new height limits (36:16); Three bands will unite for an upcoming rock show (54:15); Waterloo Region’s High Performance Development Standards ignore sanitary sewers (1:12.04); Monthly housing segment with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region (1:30.09); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:44.08); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.54)

Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener might ban the sale of fireworks soon after chaos from previous holidays (18:10) Sonny's and Morty's are teaming up again for Good Friday fish n' chips (36:09); The Food Bank of Waterloo Region shares its priorities ahead of the federal election (54:19); This Week in Music History (1:12.12); Drewe's Views (1:29.59); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:44.21); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.07)

Opening Segment (0:56); Balancing the books, saving for retirement in the time of Trump (18:02); What should happen to the Fashion History Museum in Cambridge? & Cambridge wants to sit closer up on Grand River Transit's Plan for the next decade (36:05); Region chosen to host 2026 Ontario Summer Games (45:42); The Coach's Show (54:12); Friday Four Panel (1:12:15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:43)

Opening Segment (0:56); Western alienation: will some provinces try to leave if Canadians vote Liberal? (17:53); Anxious voters are heading to the polls soon as leaders try to ease fears from US tariffs (36:04); Living Retired (54:20); Should Canadians care about Mark Carney's religion? (1:12:19); The Flipside: Is it wrong to force your teen to go to their volunteer job? (1:30:11); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:08)

Opening Segment (0:56); Region looking to create a Rural Speed Zone Strategy after Shantz argues against changes to Lobsinger Line (18:17); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:20); May Court Club of KW hosts Feed a Hungry Tummy Gala in May (54:21); Guelph Hockey Referees Association celebrates 75 years (1:02.20); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.13); Political R&D with Rob Deutschmann (1:30.30); 5 Minutes with Farwell: Split the Pot Lottery launches that supports hospitals across Ontario (1:42.52)

Opening Segment (0:56); Canada, US farmers relationships in limbo amid trade tensions (18:02); Who is spending the most on digital ads this election? (36:13); A Night of Music in support of Bereaved Families of Ontario (53:58); Some researchers think American annexation favours Canadians (1:12.02); Monthly Mental Health Check (1:30.14); Singing bus driver from Paris competes on Canada's Got Talent (1:40.11); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.29)

Opening Segment (0:56); Motion coming to help fund and restore CTS sites in the region (18:00); Can Polievere run with the pack and race against the puppy love for Carney in Canada? (36:05); Nominations open for Bernice Adams Legacy Awards (54:00); April Meteor Showers are coming, peaking over Easter holidays (1:01.44); This Week in Music History (1:11.42); Drewe’s Views (1:29.46); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.53)

Opening Segment (0:56); Changes coming to the region’s garbage collection in March 2026 (17:40); Resilient babies come out of the pandemic, 5-years-later (35:48); The Coach’s Show (53:30); The Other Coach’s Show (1:00.47); Friday Four Panel (1:11.40); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.44)

Opening Segment (0:56); Let's talk tariffs; automotive sector gearing up for changes between the borders (17:50); Local businesses face uncertain future from Trump tariffs (36:07); Living Retired (54:19); City of Waterloo Museum allows visitors to connect with Waterloo's past (1:11:55); The Flipside (1:29:56); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:00)

Opening Segment (0:56); How many gravel pits are too many? (18:00); Royal City Science wants University of Guelph to build a Science Centre on their gravel pit (27:20); New segment: Minding Ottawa's Business (35:58); Elmira Maple Syrup Festival Promotion (54:06); Moose Tracks from lLint (1:02:12); New segment: Blue Jay Hunter (1:12:20); Your Kitchener Rangers are in the US, here's how they're doing (1:30:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:13)

Opening Segment (0:56); Gas prices drop nearly 20 cents per litre (18:10); Canada marks 40 years of celebrating Refugee Rights Day (36:18); Province approves merger of St. Mary’s, Grand River Hospitals (43:00); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (53:43); Laurel Creek Track & Field Club has podium finish at event in Virginia Beach (1:02.39); Ask the Chief (1:11.38); 12:00 PM: It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.59)

Opening Segment (0:56); KWSPHS Reach Record Breaking Numbers for Pet Outreach Needs in the Community (17:53); CTS site in Kitchener set to close despite judge’s injunction (25:21); Federal election Week 2, what do voters want? (36:01); Chef cooks up new plans as New President of KWO Board (53:57); This Week in Music History (1:11.43); Drewe’s Views (1:29.55); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.59)

Opening Segment (0:56); Rangers Reach launches 50/50 subscription option (7:07); New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry (17:45); Government of Canada awards $74 million to top-performing Housing Accelerator Fund communities (36:02); The Coach's Show (53:59); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:22); Friday Four Panel (1:11:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:42)

Opening Segment (0:56); Disinformation from abroad is a real danger in a race where Canada-U.S. mistrust is high. (17:44); GoFundMe campaign seeks support for appeal of Preston Springs condo proposal (35:49); Living Retired (53:35); Annual Highland Ball returns to Cambridge Armoury (1:11.28); KWAG 'Culture Talk' shines a light on placemaking and social infrastructure (1:20.24); The Flipside (1:29.37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.38)

Opening Segment (0:56); Carney Boosts Liberals as Canadian Federal Campaign Begins (17:48); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:34); Waterloo Region Family Network marks 10 years of Evening of Elegance (53:23); Cambridge Community Players prepare for final show of their season (1:02.20); Canadians need a leader who can offer hope (1:11.14); Local author overcomes trauma to live her dreams (1:29.18); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.17)

Opening Segment (0:56); Councillor calls for city to investigate bylaw to protect rental units (18:03); Why annexing Canada would destroy the United States (35:56); Easter 'Egg Drop' to include helicopter above soccer field (54:21); The Essentials Fund local fundraising campaign returns (1:02.19); Former city councillor turned artists creates pro-Canada shirt (1:12.39); Top Home Chef returns to support Suicide Prevention Council (1:30.37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.47)

Opening Segment (0:56); 'Apparent absence of goodwill': Wilmot councillors scolded for not respecting each other at town hall (17:49); Local news coverage in Canada in steep decline, inviting misinformation: report (35:57); Joyful Vendors spring market happens this weekend (53:53); Passion for Fashion raises funds for YW Kitchener-Waterloo (1:00.57); This Week in Music History (1:11.44); Drewe's Views (1:29.30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.24)

Opening Segment (0:56); Want to win when rolling up the rim? This Waterloo researcher has tips for Tim Hortons online prizes (18:12); Kitchener to host one of world's largest Esports tournaments (27:11); Council Chambers with Waterloo Ward 1 Sandra Hanmer (36:04); The Coach’s Show (54:06); The Other Coach’s Show (1:02.40); Friday Four Panel (1:11.57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.56)

Opening Segment (0:56); 17 arrested, hundreds charged after St. Patrick’s Day celebrations: WRPS (18:10); Waterloo Region HART Hub yet to receive funding as Kitchener CTS looks to close (36:12); Living Retired (54:37); What is currently happening at Elizabeth Ziegler Public School? (1:12.41); The Flipside (1:30.23); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.24)

Opening Segment (0:56); City of Cambridge ends lease for Fashion History Museum (17:54); Here's what would happen if Canada joined the European Union (36:04); If we want informed youth, it's time to prioritize civic education (53.50); Kitchener completes all actions in 'Housing for All' strategy (1:11.59); USports Women's Hockey Championship opens next Thursday in Elmira (1:29.54); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.51)

Opening Segment (0:56); Liquidation of Hudson's Bay stores could start today (17.56); What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032? (35.45); Rangers Reach season-end Mega Jackpot raffle is underway (53.34); Prime Minister Carney pushes back when grilled on financial issues (1:11.30); Waterloo Region has the power to shape its own housing future (1:28.44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:47.41)

Opening Segment (0:56); Canadians respond to Trump’s tariff threats with music (18:02); Kitchener’s King Street Shelter to close in two weeks (36:07); Kitchener restaurant prioritizes local (53:53); This Week in Music History (1:11.50); Drewe’s Views (1:29.38); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:43.36); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.42)