The Mike Farwell Show

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...

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 (...

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 P...

Opening Segment (0:56); Racing against U.S. Tariffs, APMA leader thinks Canadian automaker could jump start industry (18:14); MPPs received a raise, was it the right decision? (36:39); Living Retired (54:36); Throwback Thursday with the Waterloo Museum (1:12.37); The Flipside: (1:30.42); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.56)

Opening Segment (0:56); Why are some people against strong mayor powers as they spread to small towns? (17:56); Youth in Ontario are struggling to get summer jobs as population grows and Trump’s tariffs hit (26:55); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:01); Indigenous chef opens teaching kitchen in Cambridge (44:00); Popularity of facility dogs grows in child victims services space (53:48); ‘Battle for B...

Opening Segment (0:56);Local townships want more control over speed cameras after a list of issues rev up (17:48); The end of a gloomy May is bringing in brighter days next week for Ontario (35:51); Want to be a councillor in Guelph? just apply! (44:41); Tuesday Tech Spotlight: Little Magic Stories (53:52); Erick Traplin Day (1:02:40); Ask the Chief (1:11:39:); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (...

Opening Segment (0:56);Province looks into giving education minister more power to take over school boards (19:06); Big City Mayors meet for first time after new Prime Minister steps into the office (37:14); Council approves idea of daytime shelter, downtown still an option (45:44); Local food bank aims to raise over 1 million meals this summer for hungry kids (54:58); This Week in Music History (...

Opening Segment (0:56); Federal court strikes down Trump's tariffs on countries around the world (17:57); North Dumfries moves ahead with twin pad arena, but won’t sell the Ayr Community Centre to pay for it (35:59); WRSE Weekly (54:12); Fastball tournament season about to start in Kitchener (1:01.11); Friday Four Panel (1:12.09); 50/50 Winner Announcement (1:50.06); Grand prize announcement with...

Opening Segment (0:56); A new team has assembled to keep Downtown Kitchener streets safer (18:09); Backbench politicians have much to offer,” says former cabinet minister (36:22); Living Retired (54:34); Stay alert driving as farmers return to the roads with slow-moving equipment (1:12.29); The Flipside: (1:30.51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51.02)

Opening Segment (0:56); Former PM speaks to Kitchener about 'Making the Most of Canada Internationally' (17:51); Getting roof fixed by community helps Cambridge mom as she continues battle with cancer (27:11); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:00); How are financial firms driving up rent prices in the province? (43:23); Canadian National Carving Championship returns to Waterloo (53:40); Healthcare fun...

Opening Segment (0:56); Monarch speech from the throne comes during visit crafted to affirm Canada's sovereignty (17:43); New series highlights inspirational journey made by former Humboldt Broncos player since bus crash made national headlines (35:41); Hockey romance novels bring cheeky spirit to NHL playoffs (43:33); Movie magic comes to Cambridge (53:33); Exploring Canadian history in the World...

Opening Segment (0:56); Train horns keep Kitchener residents awake at night (18:15); ‘Sunshine Girls’ images are being reposted over and over by The Sun, years later (36:12); Locals get inducted into the Hall of Fame (54:13); This Week in Music History (1:12:17); Drewe's Views (1:30:02); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:01)

Opening Segment (0:56); Trump thinks Canada wants in on his 'Golden Dome' plan (17:51); What does the Ford government's proposed Bill 5 mean for the species and ecosystems around us? (35:57); WRSE Weekly (54:09); Lemonade stands popping up next month to support sending local vulnerable kids to camp (1:01.47); Friday Four Panel (1:12.02); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.08)

Opening Segment (0:56); Toronto looking at creating "bubble zones" restricting protests around places of worship, daycares and schools (17:58); Are modular homes a good investment for the federal government to combat the housing crisis? (35:53); Living Retired (53:39); Should we create free or low-barrier transit options for older adults? (1:11.36); New musical tells the story about the mind behin...

Opening Segment (0:56); New report clogs up the mailbox, as Canada Post strike looms (17:50); Minding Ottawa's Business (35:40); Provincial budget contains an additional $10M grant for region's new health network (43:39); The Walk to End ALS returns to Waterloo (53:31); Charity gala supports boxing program for children with special needs (1:02.18); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.31); Political R&D (1:29.15...

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 campai...

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 strate...

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); Pol...

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,...

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); Drew...