The Mike Farwell Show

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

Opening Segment (0:00); New Coalition forms to ‘reopen Waterloo Region’ and get housing built (24:15); Rangers played the perfect tournament, clinching Memorial Cup (45:12); Local thrift shop helps the most vulnerable in the community (1:04.58); Ask the Chief (1:25.19); Ask the Chief (1:46.00); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.57)

Opening Segment (0:00); 2026 Poverty Report Card announcement with The Food Bank of Waterloo Region (24:20); Property tax increases ‘not sustainable' in Waterloo Region (39:55); Cycling guide updated to help riders across Waterloo region (1:00.00); Guelph’s Pride Ride rolls out next week - Guelph News (1:20.33); Upcoming session to warn seniors about fraud and elder abuse (1:40.56); It’s the 12 o’...

Opening Segment (0:00); Grand River Pride helps raise community made flag June first (24:06); Annual RedDAY to support preventative cardiac care at WRHN sets off June 6 (44:26); Lemonade stands will pop up all over Waterloo Region to support FACS Foundation (1:05.07); Bookfest returns to Uptown Waterloo this weekend (1:15.40); Friday Four Panel (1:25.32); Friday Four Panel (1:46.22); It's the 12 o...

Opening Segment (0:00); Six unexpected ways Ontario mayors are using strong powers (24:27); New app makes yard sale shopping easier for southwestern Ontarians (45:00); Summer 2026: El Niño may make Canada's summer simmer instead of sizzle (1:05:20); Kitchener Rangers clinch berth in finals after victory over Saguenéens (1:25:57); The Flipside - What's the one thing you promised yourself you will d...

Opening Segment (0:00); Climate change could significantly worsen summer air quality in future decades (24:20); City of Waterloo launches Hidden Disability Sunflower program in time for National AccessAbility Week (44:48); Tim Hortons commits to hiring 10,000 local employees, scaling back on temporary foreign workers (1:05:10); Researcher calls ER wait times at Ontario hospitals 'a preventable cri...

Opening Segment (0:00); Ford government wants to stop FOI disclosure of blue licence plate documents, taking fight to court (24:44); Bird advocates concerned about fatal window collisions in Kitchener (45:16); Why 40 per cent of people are avoiding the news, according to a psychologist (1:05:35); Watch parties getting set up for FIFA World Cup in KW (1:26:09); Rangers in Kelowna (1:46:31); It's th...

With Guest Host, Larry Fedoruk

Opening Segment (0:00); Hall of Famer: Baseball coaching legend Dino Roumel gets royal treatment (24:17); Local housing advocate throws his name into the ring for Kitchener Mayor (44:55); Basadi Sewing helping newcomer women find employment and education (1:05:27); Friday Four Panel (1:25:59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:07:00)

Opening Segment (0:00); Mississauga investigating after Waterloo councillor waited hours for an accessible taxi (24:22); School boards reckless to let students use AI, critic says (44:51); Local high school student helps seniors with award-winning AI project (1:05:24); Special education funding in Ontario falling short of growing need: auditor general (1:25:56); Kitchener Rangers Memorial Cup Reca...

Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo Region must avoid repeating hospital planning mistakes (24:32); Cambridge councillors say noise bylaw doesn't go far enough (45:02); Living Retired (1:05:13); Wrestling event raises funds for KidsAbility (1:18:34); Reunion planned to celebrate CHYMrs fastball team (1:25:32); The Flipside - What was a highlight of your career? (1:45:27); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback...

Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener hosts rally for Rangers before Memorial Cup trip (23:53); One-way taxi trips shuttle Stratford’s homeless to distant communities (44:05); Memorial Cup winning coach shares championship memories (1:04.22); Drayton native reflects on Memorial Cup journey and GOHL championship (1:17.28); Still time to get tickets to celebrate Kitchener’s Citizen of the Year (1:24.40)...

Opening Segment (0:00); The Kitchener Rangers win their first OHL championship in almost two decades (24:20); Minding Ottawa's Business (45:17); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes leaders in sustainability (1:06:18); Bloomfest draws in crowds to Shuh Orchards (1:18:38); Blue Jay Hunter (1:25:10); Culinary Studio launches 'Chef Over Your Shoulder' podcast (1:44:10); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback...

Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge parents rally to combat school bullying (24:10); Disposable vapes plaguing local landfills (44:27); KW Oktoberfest celebrates women with two events later this month (1:04.36); Kitchener Rangers within one win of capping championship season (1:15.39); Region is running out of time to avoid legal action on water (1:24.54); May is mental health awareness month (1:45....

Opening Segment (0:00); Region considering special tax levy to support new hospital (24:41); Conestoga audit details that led to provincial take-over (44:57); Grand River Ride for Dad ready to roar again (1:04.15); Beekeeping business building local buzz (1:15.27); This Week in Music History (1:24.44); Drewe's Views (1:45.19); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.54)

Opening Segment (0:00); Trails to Wellness aims to raise funds to support local natural spaces for Grand River Conservation Authority (24:29); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes leaders in sustainability (45:04); The Coach's Show (1:05:36); Cambridge RedHawks cap historic run with Sutherland Cup title (1:15:36); Friday Four Panel (1:25:10); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:33)

Opening Segment (0:00); Ottawa prepared to halt plan to allow MAID for mental illness (24:32); Mayoral candidate promises 'A Kitchener for Everyone' (45:07); Living Retired (1:05:14); Throwback Thursday (1:25:27); The Flipside - What item of clothing do you still have that you can't get rid of? (1:46:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:24)

Opening Segment (0:00); Stephanie Goertz puts in bid for Mayor of Wilmot (24:14); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:23); Local charity supports widowed parents and their children as they navigate life after loss (1:04:32); Youth performing arts academy tackles Disney production (1:18:05); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:51); Local theatre company brings show back to the stage 30 years after original production...

Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge councillor to run for mayor in fall election (23:55); Waterloo man designs Kitchener Rangers jersey to support mental health (43:57); KW Walk to End ALS is one month away (1:03.57); Ask the Chief (1:24.27); Ask the Chief (1:44.39); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.35)

Opening Segment (0:00); Three questions for voters to ask in upcoming elections (24:38); Why measuring dignity matters in Canada's long-term care system (45:05); The Food Bank of Waterloo Region and Cambridge Food Bank strengthen partnership to better respond to rising community need (1:05.27); Hockey Helps the Homeless Waterloo Region aims for $350,000 fundraising goal (1:16.17); This Week in Mus...

Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario man calls for creation of National Butter Tart Day (24:01); Healthy Heart Day event this Saturday highlights risks of weight gain (44:01); The Coach’s Show (1:03:26); KW Titans seasons comes to heartbreaking end (1:16:10); Friday Four Panel (1:24:03); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:33)

Opening Segment (0:00); Westmount residents push back against Kitchener growth plan (23:57); King Charles delivers speech to Congress as U.S. visit continues (44:20); Has Doug Ford lost his mojo? (1:04:40); Journalism film festival shines spotlight on local news (1:25:07); The Flipside - What do you use AI to help you do? (1:45:38); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:52)

Opening Segment (0:00); A sovereign wealth fund with more questions than answers (24:14); Minding Ottawa’s Business (44:17); Truth, storytelling, and independent thinking in turbulent times (1:04.42); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24.22); Kitchener Rangers Game Day Preview (1:45.04); Walk for Alzheimer’s coming up at the end of May (1:55.07); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.32)