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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 10th, 2025 10.07.2025

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 Mike Farwell Show | July 9th, 2025 09.07.2025

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 T...

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | July 9th, 2025 09.07.2025

With Tom Korski - Managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

The Mike Farwell Show | July 8th, 2025 08.07.2025

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)

The Mike Farwell Show | July 7th, 2025 07.07.2025

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:...

The Mike Farwell Show | July 4th, 2025 04.07.2025

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)...

The Mike Farwell Show | July 3rd, 2025 03.07.2025

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! (...

The Mike Farwell Show | July 2nd, 2025 02.07.2025

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)

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | July 2nd, 2025 02.07.2025

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

The Mike Farwell Show | June 30th, 2025 30.06.2025

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 Kitche...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 27th, 2025 27.06.2025

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)

The Mike Farwell Show | June 26th, 2025 26.06.2025

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'clo...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 25th, 2025 25.06.2025

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...

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | June 25th, 2025 25.06.2025

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

The Mike Farwell Show | June 23rd 2025 23.06.2025

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);...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 20th, 2025 20.06.2025

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)

The Mike Farwell Show | June 19th, 2025 19.06.2025

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);...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 18th, 2025 18.06.2025

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 ca...

Minding Ottawa's Business | June 18th, 2025 18.06.2025

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

The Mike Farwell Show | June 17th, 2025 17.06.2025

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 towar...

The Mike Farwell Show | June 16th, 2025 16.06.2025

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)

The Mike Farwell Show | June 13th, 2025 13.06.2025

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)

The Mike Farwell Show | June 12th, 2025 12.06.2025

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)

The Mike Farwell Show | June 11th, 2025 11.06.2025

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 (1:1...

The Mike Farwell Show Minding Ottawa's Business | June 11th, 2025 11.06.2025

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

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