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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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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | April 29th, 2026 29.04.2026

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

The Mike Farwell Show | April 28th, 2026 28.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); 'I've said our truth': Advocates react to Jeffrey Sloak's acquittal (24:02); MPP Fife asks for audit of KidsAbility (44:57); Summit aims to build stronger community connections in Waterloo Region (1:05.00); Youth Week plants seeds for oneRoof’s spring fundraising events (1:13.20); Sister of plaintiff speaks out after Canada sees one of the largest physician sexual assault p...

The Mike Farwell Show | April 27th, 2026 27.04.2026

The Best Of The Mike Farwell Show (Playback)

The Mike Farwell Show | April 24th, 2026 24.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); The Daffodil smile is blooming at the University Avenue East exit on the Expressway (24:39); WPL just celebrated their 150th birthday (45:11); The Coach’s Show (1:05:13); KW Titans (1:17:06); Friday Four Panel (1:25:55); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:09)

The Mike Farwell Show | April 23rd, 2026 23.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); How algorithms affect the price you pay (25:05); Mark Carney's new majority government should spark calls for electoral reform (45:10); Reunion planned to celebrate CHYMrs fastball team (1:05:28); Waterloo Wolves win both the Alliance Championship and the Ontario Hockey Federation Gold Medal (1:19:31); OPP officer tickets float driver after Tavistock Santa Claus parade (1:2...

The Mike Farwell Show | April 22nd, 2026 22.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Public grocery stores won't fix Canada's food affordability crisis (24:06); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:08); Three great bands collaborate on one big show in Waterloo (1:04:29); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:51); Waterloo council urges province to implement deposit-return program for non-alcoholic beverage containers (1:45:06); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:24)

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | April 22nd, 2026 22.04.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | April 21st, 2026 21.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo Region could contemplate housing corporation (24:28); Residents push back on Hespeler housing plan (45:00); Dance party supports harm reduction services in Waterloo Region (1:05.36); Food4Kids Waterloo Region launched 5th Annual Peanut Butter Campaign (1:16.46); Ella event coming up will discuss how tech is rewiring children (1:25.54); Monthly housing segment with...

The Mike Farwell Show | April 20th, 2026 20.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Second World War Spitfire fighter will take off from K-W Surplus roof and donated (24:32); Thresholds Homes and Supports land transfer to CSL has officially been completed (45:06); Golf ball drop fundraiser returns for KW AccessAbility (1:05.14); Team Addy raises awareness and changes lives for people with childhood cancer (1:18.55); This Week in Music History (1:25.29); Dr...

The Mike Farwell Show | April 17th, 2026 17.04.2026

The Best OF talk (Playback)

The Mike Farwell Show | April 16th, 2026 16.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario plans to tie high school attendance to grades and mandate final exams. It's getting mixed reactions (24:37); 'Local government will no longer be local anymore' warns regional councillor (44:42); Living Retired (1:04:39); KW Titans (1:18:44); Does a 40-storey tower in Cambridge make sense? One councillor is looking to keep heritage instead (1:25:32); Kitchener Ranger...

The Mike Farwell Show | April 15th, 2026 15.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Liberals vote in favour of age restrictions for social media (24:01); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:08); Band Against Diabetes raises awareness and funds for diabetes research (1:04:14); Local organization prepares to recognize big achievements in sustainability (1:15:43); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:27); Kitchener minor baseball prepares for fifth season of Challenger baseball (...

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | April 15th, 2026 15.04.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | April 14th, 2026 14.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Councillors concerned after Region postpones Mooregate project indefinitely after expropriating all residents (24:11); Reception House Waterloo Region initiates building campaign (44:26); Cambridge man says life should never stop being an adventure (1:05:22); United Way prepares to hand out annual Spirit Awards (1:20:18); University of Guelph professor warns IOC transgender...

The Mike Farwell Show | April 13th, 2026 13.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); How the Artemis II crew trained to observe and photograph the moon: A NASA science team geologist explains (24:28); Family connections between the Soo and Kitchener Rangers (44:31); Price of Lotto Max tickets going up next week, but OLG says bigger jackpots coming (1:04.58); This Week in Music History (1:25.12); Drewe's Views (1:45.50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (P...

The Mike Farwell Show | April 10th, 2026 10.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Students turn Guelph pizza vending machine into viral hit (24:14); Cambridge couple runs first marathon together in Rome (44:38); The Coach’s Show (1:04:41); KW Titans one win away from besting Windsor express (1:16:37); Friday Four Pannel (1:25:07); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:14)

The Mike Farwell Show | April 9th, 2026 09.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener sounds alarm over development charge shortfall (24:10); Local organization wants to see greater representation by persons of colour in political offices (44:33); Living Retired (1:04:58); What Ontario can learn as it tries to create an electronic medical record system (1:25:12); Former Greyhound in town to coach minor hockey as Soo set to start series with Rangers...

The Mike Farwell Show | April 8th, 2026 08.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Could Trump follow through on his threats to quit NATO? Experts say it's possible (23:58); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:00); Waterloo Region Family Network prepares for 11th annual 'Evening of Elegance' (1:04:18); The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival returns this weekend (1:14:40); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:33); Food Bank of Waterloo Region achieves 'Standards of Excellence' accred...

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | April 8th, 2026 08.04.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | April 7th, 2026 07.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Ford government giving sweeping powers to regional chairs (23:54); Waterloo Region spending a fraction of what nearby municipalities are spending on sewers (44:13); The new waste collection system (1:04.28); Noteworthy Singers prepare for spring concert and fundraiser (1:17.08); Ask the Chief (1:25.42); Ask the Chief (1:45.38); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.38)

The Mike Farwell Show | April 6th, 2026 06.04.2026

The Best of talk (Playback)

The Mike Farwell Show | April 2nd, 2026 02.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Move faster to make downtown Waterloo greener, council told (23:35); Mothers of autistic children earn 66 cents for every dollar fathers earn (43:39); Living Retired (1:03:46); Throwback Thursday (1:24:15); Kitchener Rangers Playoff Gameday (1:44:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:37)

The Mike Farwell Show | April 1st, 2026 01.04.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Vietnam ruined Lyndon B. Johnson's political career. Will Donald Trump face the same fate over Iran? (24:04); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:03); Guelph man marks Cancer Awareness Month with new fundraising book (1:04:06); Moparfest returns to New Hamburg with huge prize available (1:15:28); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:53); Waterloo students help save 12-year-old cyclist in pickup...

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | April 1st, 2026 01.04.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | March 31st, 2026 31.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario home building and development industry hails historic federal and provincial announcement on development charges (24:02); NDP leadership result: Who is Avi Lewis? (44:10); Kitchener Rangers Playoff Gameday (1:02.11); Protestors rally against tree clearing near Huron Natural Area (1:22.09); Local non-profit creates innovative solution for garbage bin storage (1:43.04...

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