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The Mike Farwell Show

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The Mike Farwell Show dives into a wide range of topics, from local politics and current events to community issues and human interest stories. Hosted by Mike Farwell, well known for his candid style and strong opinions, Mike creates a space for open dialogue, encouraging listeners to call in and share their views on the topics of the day.

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

The Mike Farwell Show | July 7, 2026 07.07.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Wellesley an ‘ideal location’ for wind turbines (24:34); Region finds no cases of municipal well disruption in Wilmot (45:02); Local swim club struggles to find pool time (1:05:20); The Handsome Homeless Man shares experiences of being homeless in Kitchener (1:25:51); Changes to immigration in Canada leave many who followed rules wondering what comes next (1:46:25); Five Mi...

The Mike Farwell Show | July 6, 2026 06.07.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | June 30th, 2026 30.06.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | June 29, 2026 29.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Clyde residents call for traffic calming after deadly crash (24:13); Canada's largest affordable housing project begins in Waterloo (44:14); Farwell4Hire 50/50 supports families living with CF (1:04:41); This Week in Music History (1:25:22); Drewe's Views (1:45:47); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:53)

The Mike Farwell Show | June 26th, 2026 26.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); 'Lifelong friendships;' Cambridge Tennis Club set to celebrate its centennial (24:27); Bowlers buy Frederick Lanes in Kitchener (45:04); Slumping Panthers drop third in a row (1:05.11); Friday Four Panel (1:25.58); Friday Four Panel (1:46.04); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.07)

The Mike Farwell Show | June 25th, 2026 25.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Regional council considers taking over operations at A Better Tent City (24:10); Family of Cambridge man injured in Fergus hit-and-run appeals to the public for help (44:52); Living Retired (1:05.20); The cystic fibrosis story in Canada (1:25.28); The Flipside (1:45.25); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.52

The Mike Farwell Show | June 24, 2026 24.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Public invited to information session for Groundwater Interference today (24:00); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:14); Countdown is on to the Ontario Summer Games (1:04:17); Registration opens for annual Basstoberfest (1:16:44); Local chefs help with Food for Dummies (1:25:12); Local author creates sequel to 'The Art of Nostalgia' (1:45:30); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour...

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | June 24 , 2026 24.06.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | June 23rd, 2026 23.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); MAID mental illness news: Advocates continue debate on eligibility (24;28); Kitchener to host neighbourhood meeting to discuss redevelopment of Krug Street Plaza (44:43); Penny and Pound stages original musical with roots in Waterloo Region (1:04.51); East Coast Kitchen Party coming to downtown Kitchener (1:15.12); Some Canadians are crowdfunding their way through the cost...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 22nd, 2026 22.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won't return to normal for months (24:00); Support for the return of the death penalty rises markedly in Canada (44:41); Hospice navigators aim to demystify end-of-life care (1:04.40); This Week in Music History (1:24.52); Drewe's Views (1:44.58); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.58); Kitchener identifies priori...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 19th, 2026 19.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); The Aud celebrates 75 years of bringing Kitchener together (24:25); Local church offers judgment-free LGBTQ+ education for grandparents and caregivers (44:40); Ontario Senior Games Association aims to keep Ontarians 55+ social and active within their communities (1:05:32); Kitchener Panthers break losing streak with 23-run game (1:18:12); Friday Four Panel (1:25:36); It's t...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 18th, 2026 18.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); End of an Era: Hockey Night in Canada won’t return to CBC this fall (24:24); Young people hired online linked to shootings at Toronto synagogues and the U.S. consulate (44:28); Do you have World Cup fever yet? (1:04:52); Waterloo Region’s Gender-Based Violence Strategy supports #JusticeOnTrial movement (1:25:28); The Flipside - What did you do as a kid that you can’t believ...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 17th, 2026 17.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Region of Waterloo and provincial government appealing Kitchener encampment ruling (24:02); Minding Ottawa’s Business (44:08); Second annual Waterloo Region Bandfest set for this weekend (1:04:21); Signature festival pays tribute to Kitchener neighbourhood (1:16:56); Unite Canada through a year of national service (1:24:53); Canada vows to restrict social media use for kind...

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | June 17th, 2026 17.06.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | June 16th, 2026 16.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); UW lab studies more resistant roads (24:18); Community Foundation makes holding funds more accessible (44:34); OPP safety campaign comes on the heels of fatal crash in Mapleton (1:03.44); Hubertushaus and Transylvania Club offer up Taste of Germany with FIFA watch party (1:14.47); Major changes are coming to auto insurance in Ontario (1:22.57); Building the housing we need...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 15th, 2026 15.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Local sports advocate still pushing for better athletic facilities in the region to keep up with competition (24:07); Kitchener shuts down canoeing in Kitchener’s Victoria Park (44:24); Tacofest returns for a 13th year (1:04.36); Cambridge Art Attic offers unique opportunity to add affordable art to your collection (1:15.39); This Week in Music History (1:24.53); Drewe’s Vi...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 12th, 2026 12.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); 'The Good, The Bad & The Ugly:' new Facebook group explores Waterloo Region's loos (24:13); Fundraiser created to help local resident trying to access life-saving cancer care (44:28); Neighbours grieve as church demolished to make way for affordable housing (1:04.31); Kitchener Panthers try to stop four-game slide tonight in Toronto (1:18.03); Friday Four Panel (1:24.51); F...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 11th, 2026 11.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Top 5 Myths and Facts about the Waterloo Region Encampment Case (23:53); Ontario Legislature rising for 21-week summer break until end of October (44:04); Living Retired (1:04:04); Two local tech companies merge to improve how residents access municipal services online (1:24:02); The Flipside - What TV show would you like to see rebooted? (1:44:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talk...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 10th, 2026 10.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Is Canada in a recession? What to know after a volatile week of economic data (23:52); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:01); Highwaymen Car Club hosts show this weekend in St. Jacob's (1:04:00); Grand River Voices hosts community sing along while recruiting new members (1:14:07); Demand for seniors housing is hitting record highs (1:23:58); Mayor's State of the City seeks solu...

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | June 10th, 2026 10.06.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | June 9th, 2026 09.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Canada’s AI strategy doesn’t mention copyright. Ottawa says ‘stay tuned’ (24:31); Carney says latest Trump tariffs 'not a surprise' after U.S. promises new 10% levy on Canada (44:48); Local donation campaign cares for populations that may be in need of basic care items (1:05.03); Kitchener girl continues fundraising for Make-A-Wish with annual ‘Ice cream for Breakfast’ even...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 8th , 2026 08.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); How good grades went from achievement to entitlement (24:27); Water rationing for new builds to begin in Waterloo Region (44:42); Poverty report card shows Canadians continue to struggle with food insecurity and affordability (1:04.43); This Week in Music History (1:25.22); Drewe’s Views (1:45.42); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.49)

The Mike Farwell Show | June 5th, 2026 05.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Tipping is making more Canadians uncomfortable (23:52); Wellesley man attempts world record for longest time spent playing video game (44:11); First early bird draw in Farwell4Hire 50/50 raffle being made today (1:04:23); Friday Four Panel (1:24:42); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:47)

The Mike Farwell Show | June 4th, 2026 04.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Region to pilot ban on right turns at some red lights (24:03); Cambridge teen interrupted my mayor at Pride event (44:37); Living Retired (1:04:44); Throwback Thursday (1:25:13); The Flipside - Is it unfair to mark the correct time on a volunteer time sheet? (1:45:57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:08)

The Mike Farwell Show | June 3rd, 2026 03.06.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Canadian EV sales make a comeback, boosted by used cars (23:13); Minding Ottawa’s Business (42:12); Annual barbecue for research into childhood cancer set for 22nd year (1:01.16); Painting with Parkinson’s proves to be life-changing art therapy (1:14.09); City of Kitchener launches planning process for 2027–2030 Strategic Plan (1:20.26); Hope should be a key plank in every...

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