The Mike Farwell Show

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)

Opening Segment (0:56); Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism? (18:06); Council Chambers (36:07); The Coach’s Show (54:08); The Other Coach’s Show (1:01.46); Friday Four Panel (1:12.04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.58)

Opening Segment (0:56); Reduction in vaccinations leading to more measles cases, says Public Health (17:39); Kitchener pilot ready to fly missions in Haiti (33:27); Living Retired (46:30); Only total lunar eclipse of the year is happening tonight (1:04.22); Child Witness Centre wipes out waitlist (1:11.31); The Flipside (1:22.24); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:42.21)

Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario to suspend electricity surcharge, Ford to meet with Lutnick (16:31); The last time a Trudeau left office, Canada got an unelected prime minister. Does this make it important that we have an election quickly? (34:10); Bidding in 70th annual Kinsmen auction opens today (49:03); Canadian women share journey over 25 days in Africa (51:47); 'None of it makes sense' - Costs and frustrations mount in Wilmot Township (1:01.11); USports Women's Hockey Championship opens next Thursday in Elmira (1:18.32); Rangers Reach to launch special, season-ending 50/50 raffle (1:28.34); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:38.00)

Opening Segment (0:56); MP Louis introduces new legislation, The Canada Farmland Protection Act, working to conserve Canadian Farmland (16:15); Local MP pushes for unity among progressive parties in upcoming federal election (33:44); Together for Tomorrow: Rotary and Kiwanis advancing local healthcare (51:05); Local Automakers Respond to President Trump’s Confirmation of Unjustified Tariffs (1:08.59); Monthly mental health check-in (1:26.35); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:46.20)

Opening Segment (0:56); Waterloo Region Residents Demand Transparency on ICLEI Climate Program Costs (15:25); Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic responds to U.S. tariffs (32:30); K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards - 50th Anniversary Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director, KW Oktoberfest (49:40); This Week in Music History (1:02.48 ); Drewe’s Views Negotiating Change (1:16.23); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! Rant or rave, smile or frown – tell us what’s got you talking today! (1:35.18)

Opening Segment (0:56); Today is International Women's Day (13:45); Flag business sees sales of Canadian flags surge (23:19); Council Chambers with Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe (30:47); The Coach's Show (46:22); The Other Coach's Show (54:07); Friday Four Panel (1:02:21); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:38:31)

Opening Segment (0:56); 60,000 Waterloo Region manufacturing jobs under pressure from Trump tariffs (18:09): Uptown Waterloo celebrates Black, female entrepreneurs (36:19): Living Retired (56:25): City of Waterloo Museum allows visitors to connect with Waterloo's past (1:14:08): The Flipside (1:32:02 ): It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:15)

Opening Segment (0:56); How Donald Trump's tariff war could hit Canadians' wallets (16:07); Trump tariffs have sparked a 'Buy Canadian' surge, but keeping the trend alive faces hurdles (34:15); Nominations open for annual Bernice Adams Legacy Awards (52:04); What can we do to minimize collisions between drivers and Ion trains? (1:10:04); We're two weeks away from the start of the USports Women's Hockey Championships in Elmira (1:28:08); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:47:57)

Opening Segment (0:56); Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office argument with Zelensky, White House official says (15:58) Tim Kenyon discusses Trump’s false claims about Canada (33:28); Tuesday Tech Spotlight; Kemi Borisade, Technology Lead, MedInclude (50:35); Ask the Chief! (1:07:41); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:45:18)

Opening Segment (0:56); Petition to Change Speed Limit and Speed Camera Enforcement on Lobsinger Line (17:58); New director of education at WRDSB wants to restore 'real trust' and 'confidence' in public education (36:10); How would US tariffs affect the food bank? (54:11); This Week in Music History (1:12:08); Drewe’s Views (1:30:18); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:08)

Opening Segment (0:56); PCs win third successive majority in Ontario, but with fewer seats than last election (17:35); Council Chambers with Cambridge Ward 4 Councilor Ross Earnshaw (34:26); The Coach's Show (50:44); The Other Coach's Show (57:58); Friday Four Panel (1:07:43); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:44:37)

Opening Segment (0:56); How to win an election? Focus on persuasion, not policy (18:09);Wilmot council pass 2025 budget, residents facing 18.2 per cent tax hike (36:08); Living Retired (54:15); Waterloo council approves property purchase for short-term arts programming, long-term affordable housing (1:12:02); The Flipside (1:30:02); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:58)

Opening Segment (0:56); Region of Waterloo breaks commitments made to CUPE 1656 (18:10); Flooding a concern as heavy snowfall begins to melt (36:01); Waterloo NDP candidate reacts to endorsement from Green opponent (45:52); Band Against Diabetes raises awareness and funds for diabetes research (54:15); Canada’s military: A paradigm shift (1:12:17); USports women’s hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:30:13); Donald Trump’s executive order impacts Waterloo charity (1:41:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:29)

Opening Segment (0:56); Last minute election research? CivicTechWR has Waterloo Region covered (18:10); Canada pledges $5-billion in seized Russian assets for Ukraine (36:21); Penny and Pound presents ‘Head in the Game’ (55:42); Let’s Talk Sports presents ‘Prelude to the OHL Playoffs’ (1:04:16); Affordable growth starts with smarter development standards (1:14:16); Cambridge Jazz Festival launches this spring (1:32:25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:29)

Opening Segment (0:56); Snow accumulation puts roofs at risk (18:05); Waterloo changemakers and tech partners showcase the potential of AI (36:14); Flanagan family enters Waterloo Region Entrepreneur Hall of Fame (54:33); This Week in Music History (1:12:30); Drewe's Views (1:30:26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:44)

Opening Segment (0:56); High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces (17:45); Council Chambers with Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett (35:34); The Coach's Show (53:29); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:49): Friday Four Panel (1:11:26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:26)

Opening Segment (0:56); Latest failure to align on value clouds future for Guerrero, Blue Jays (18:08); Don’t blame Ontarians for low voter turnout. Convince them that voting is worthwhile (36:07); Living Retired (53:25); Coldest Night of the Year event aims to ‘change the tune’ for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness (1:11:52); United Way hosts third annual corporate trivia challenge (1:21:30); The Flipside: How do you feel about fighting in hockey? (1:30:13); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:15)

Opening Segment (0:56); What we know about the plane that crashed, flipped at Toronto's Pearson airport (17:59); Are the Centre/Left Parties Handing Ridings to Ford? (36:13); Stronger Together Mental Health dinner set for next month in Cambridge (54:06); Annual Kinsmen TV auction marks seven decades (1:01:03); Every issue is a housing issue (1:11:45); USports women’s hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:29:45); Embrace winter with unique Canadian getaways (1:40:46); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:50)

Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario ERs hit hard by intense flu season (18:04); YW Kitchener-Waterloo Women Choosing Change Speaker Series (26:18); Council Chambers with Regional Councilor and Chair of budget committee Michael Harris (36:14); The Coach's Show (54:29); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:36); Friday Four Panel (1:12:19); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:56)

Opening Segment (0:56); Region of Waterloo and Cambridge councils join fight against U.S. tariffs (18:02); Region, townships declare 'significant weather event' due to snowstorm (36:26); Why annexing Canada would destroy the United States (54:30); City of Kitchener studying renoviction bylaws; considering implementation in 2026 (1:12:35); The Flipside - What is your go-to winter comfort food? (1:31:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:22)

Opening Segment (0:56); ICYMI Controversial American author keynote speaker at 'mayor's summit' (17:52); Canada's electric vehicle industry is facing existential threats - here's how it can still flourish (35:38); Parents launch charity to remember son who died from eating disorder (53:36); Living in uncertainty, local steel businesses prepare for worst case scenario (1:11:22); USports women's hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:29:20); Camino Wellbeing and Mental Health hosts 'Love-firmation Station' at Conestoga Mall (1:39:33); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:19)

Opening Segment (0:56); Greens call for bold action to protect Canada from Trump’s tariff threats (17:59); Ask the Chief! (36:06); Front-of-package food labels: A path to healthier choices (1:12:27); Monthly mental health check-in (1:30:16); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:13)

Opening Segment (0:56); Canada's Big City Mayors call for a Team Canada approach to tariffs & trade (17:50); Looming Trump tarrifs a serious concern but also an opportunity for unity (35:54); Local donation campaign cares for populations that may be in need of basic care items (53:58); This Week in Music History (1:11:50); Drewe's Views (1:29:57); Five Minutes with Farwell - Faisal Susiwala, Broker of Record, Re/Max Twin City Faisal Susiwala Realty (1:43:42); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:58)

Opening Segment (0:56); Trump's trade war is forcing Canada to revive a decades-old plan to reduce U.S. dependence (18:18); 'The status quo is no longer working': Canadian tech leaders launch new platform to encourage innovation (26:21); Council Chambers with Kitchener Councillor Ward 5 Ayo Owodunni (36:57); The Coach's Show (54:15); The Other Coach's Show (1:03:10); Friday Four Panel (1:12:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:47)

Opening Segment (0:56); City of Cambridge looks to recoup nearly a million dollars in unpaid taxes for former encampment property (18:05); "Ontario's school boards are in severe crisis": Survey of 12,000 CUPE education workers finds extreme underfunding and understaffing (36:07); Living Retired (54:04); Rhythm and Blues Cambridge commemorates 30 years of Black History Month in Canada (1:11:57); The Flipside - "Would you help someone change a tire in a store parking lot after closing?" (1:29:39); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:38)

Opening Segment (0:56); Council endorses Homelessness Crisis report highlighting need for greater assistance (17:57); Interprovincial trade barriers: what they are, why they exist and how to cut them (36:00); Interfaith Grand River marks World Interfaith Harmony Week (53:37); Annual Highland Ball returns to Cambridge Armoury (1:02:17); Former Broadway actor assumes Artistic Director's role at Drayton Entertainment (1:11:47); USports women's hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:29:29); New documentary chronicles 40 years of beloved Canadian band (1:39:04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:39)

Opening Segment (0:56); Episode two of Wilmot Land Grab documentary series now available (18:07); Bullied hockey player from Brantford finds welcoming team in Oxford County (36:10); Tuesday Tech Spotlight - Albert Mansour, Co-Founder and CEO, ConeLabs Inc. (54:24); Stage show tells the story of womens’ war effort (1:03:43); Modern political campaigns demand digital advertising strategy (1:12:29); Local musician’s cancer journey changes her perspective (1:30:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:38)

Opening Segment (0:56); As Trump’s tariffs become a reality, Ontario party leaders pitch plans to respond -Mike Schreiner, leader, Ontario Green Party (18:05); As Trump’s tariffs become a reality, Ontario party leaders pitch plans to respond - Bonnie Crombie, leader, Ontario Liberal Party (26:29); The election should be about transforming healthcare, not Trump (36:25); Key issues for voters to consider in this provincial election (54:10); This Week in Music History (1:12:18); Drewe’s Views (1:30:03); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:03)

Opening Segment (0:56); Trump tariff threat: Canada preps potential pandemic-level relief plan, White House says Feb. 1 'still holds' (18:08); Council Chambers with Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic (36:17); The Coach's Show (55:02); The Coach's Show (1:01:56); Friday Four Panel (1:13:11); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:14)

Opening Segment (0:56); Here’s how the U.S. tariff threat would impact Canada’s auto industry (18:20); Mark Carney might have the edge as potential Liberal leader, but still faces major obstacles (37:14); Ontario Expanding Access to Diagnostic Imaging in Kitchener - MPP Mike Harris (1:04:07); Staffing shortages risk Ontario’s $10-a-day child care (1:13:54); The Flipside: Best (or worst) car you’ve ever had? (1:32:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:53:24)

Opening Segment (0:56); Province signs nuclear expansion contracts with BWXT, creating 350 new jobs in Cambridge (18:13); Ontario home and auto insurance saw double-digit rate increases this year. Here's how to avoid overpaying (36:15); Shovel Smart: Preventing Winter Heart Attacks (54:22); February events to mark Black Heritage Month (1:12:38); An unnecessary Ontario election won't help Canada deal with Donald Trump (1:30:49); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:12)

Opening Segment (0:56); Doug Ford's change to booze sales could cost far more than $225M (18:18); How Canada and the U.S. can still tackle climate change in a second Trump era (36:55); Who's going to Super Bowl 2025? Everything to know about Chiefs vs. Eagles (55:02); Seven health-tech innovations the University of Waterloo is following in 2025 (1:13:27); Police board delivers scam-fighting plan same day taxi frauds reported in Kitchener (1:31:51); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:10)

Opening Segment (0:56); Political ladder climbers create sticky situation (18:00); Cyberattacks on schools likely to increase unless student data is protected, experts say (36:04); At 101, Kitchener war veteran who fought the Nazis is now a knight (54:03); This Week in Music History (1:11:58); Drewe's Views (1:29:59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:00)

Opening Segment (0:56); Sweethearts for Hospice return for a third year (9:17); Downtown Kitchener BIA hosts meeting to address safety concerns (18:05); Ontario is headed to an early election (36:01); The Coach's Show (54:35); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:44); Friday Four Panel (1:12:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:24)

Opening Segment (0:56); Downtown Kitchener businesses grapple with the homelessness crisis (8:13); Ontario's high-stakes bet on iGaming: Province profiting from online betting but at what cost to problem gambling? (17:57); Regional councillor resigns seat to run for provincial Liberals (36:09); How heat storage technologies could keep Canada's roads and bridges ice-free all winter long (54:16); Cambridge woman turns former schoolhouse into her new home (1:12:27); The Flipside - What do you collect? (1:30:46); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:58)

Opening Segment (0:56); Downtown Kitchener businesses grapple with homelessness crisis (17:51); Cambridge residents want investigation into silt build-up above Park Hill Dam (36:01); Ice Road Challenge supports First Nations bike support program (53:51); Elmira Theatre Company prepares for world premiere of new show (1:03:25); Kitchener mom determined to find the cause of son's mystery illness (1:11:40); USports women's hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:29:41); Kitchener ER doctor sets powerlifting record (1:38:38); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:43)