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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 | March 30th, 2026 30.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Wilmot councillor plans run for mayor (23:50); UW Optometry clinic plays critical role in diagnosing young boy’s tumour (44:11); Local fund helps meet needs of charities when and where they need it most (1:04.24); This Week in Music History (1:24.32); Drewe’s Views (1:44.25); 12 o’clock Talkback Hour Replay (2:04.38)

The Mike Farwell Show | March 27th, 2026 27.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Why immigration matters in Waterloo Region in 2026 (23:59); Canada's Premier pop winds ensemble seeks support for recording (44:25); The Coach’s Show (1:04:29); KW Titans play back-to-back games this weekend (1:17:40); Friday Four Panel (1:24:52); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:17)

The Mike Farwell Show | March 26th, 2026 26.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Greens demand a budget that puts people before corporate profits (24:13); What happened at regional council last night? (44:42); Living Retired (1:05:00); AI is helping to eliminate home service scams (1:25:11); Hold 'Em for Hospice set for April 18th (1:36:20); The Flipside - What could you not do as a kid that you still can't do as an adult? (1:45:25); It's the 12 o'clock...

The Mike Farwell Show | March 25th, 2026 25.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Civic coalition tracks $36-billion in government misspending (24:17); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:26); Joyful Vendors prepares for 4th annual spring market (1:04:44); Let's Talk Sports Waterloo Region prepares for 11th luncheon (1:13:52); Blue Jay Hunter (1:25:22); KW Titans hosting Ontario's first ever orange jersey basketball game (1:45:23); Workload of air traffic cont...

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | March 25th, 2026 25.03.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | March 24th, 2026 24.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Former school board trustee wants board overhaul, not elimination (24:31); Cambridge heritage district plan may hurt downtown, group says (44:47); Two classic Waterloo restaurants team up for Good Friday fish special (1:05.17); Social assistance rates often too low to keep people housed (1:25.36); No end in sight to war in Iran (1:46.18); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour!...

The Mike Farwell Show | March 23rd, 2026 23.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario launching provincewide electronic medical records system (24:07); Should the province cap ticket resale prices at original value? (44:11); Ontarians will soon be allowed to 'BYOB' at outdoor public events (1:04.21); This Week in Music History (1:24.42); Drewe’s Views (1:45.22); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.42)

The Mike Farwell Show | March 20th, 2026 20.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Hockey community rallies around young player diagnosed with brain cancer (24:49); Local teen chosen as 2026 provincial Easter Seals Ambassador (45:15); The Coach’s Show (1:05:11); Cambridge RedHawks complete first round sweep of Caledonia (1:18:24); Friday Four Panel (1:26:07); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:34)

The Mike Farwell Show | March 19th, 2026 19.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Experts say legalized pepper spray won’t make us safer (24:29); Ford is making it tougher to keep tabs on the government (44:42); Living Retired (1:05:02); Galt core heritage district expansion on hold (1:25:14); The Flipside - Where can I find the best cookie in Waterloo Region? (1:46:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:24)

The Mike Farwell Show | March 18th, 2026 18.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Guelph mayor Cam Guthrie won't be seeking re-election (24:20); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:27); USports women's hockey championships open tomorrow (1:05:03); Rally for Cancer pickleball tournament coming up in Waterloo (1:17:29); Canada's run to WBC Finals ends with loss to U.S. (1:25:38); How the 'wise frugal' generation is saving their first million (1:46:14); It's the...

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | March 18th, 2026 18.03.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | March 17th, 2026 17.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Police respond to viral posts about 'sniper' at St. Paddy's street party (24:17); Downtown Cambridge’s biggest danger is a lack of people (44:30); Local mom publishes books that amplify “little voices” (1:04.38); Canada offers little privacy protection from facial recognition tech (1:25.12); When the government gets it right on housing (1:45.16); Cambridge Community Players...

The Mike Farwell Show | March 16th, 2026 16.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Regional councillor wonders if lake pipelines are the solution to region’s water crisis (24:23); Public land is key to solving affordable housing (45:01); Hall of fame event recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate leadership, vision, and integrity (1:05.10); This Week in Music History (1:25.27); Drewe’s Views (1:45.37); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:58.53); It’s th...

The Mike Farwell Show | March 13th, 2026 13.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo historian says Donald Trump has restored Canadian pride (24:16); Second annual Cambridge Jazz Festival set for next month (44:22); Rangers Reach Mega Jackpot approaches $100,000 (55:44); The Coach's Show (1:05:07); USports women's hockey championships open in Elmira next week (1:18:24); Friday Four Panel (1:25:23); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:53)

The Mike Farwell Show | March 12th, 2026 12.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Sidewalk safety for e-scooters comes back to regional council (24:00); Region mulls phased approach to Charles Street Terminal site (44:27); Living Retired (1:04:59); McDonald's Big Arch Launch Not a Misstep: U of G Marketer (1:25:03); KW Titans host community heroes game this weekend, aiming to stuff a cruiser with toys (1:36:00); The Flipside - Have you ever loaned someth...

The Mike Farwell Show | March 11th, 2026 11.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Nearly two dozen anglers rescued from ice in Owen Sound (24:09); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:33); Kin Club of KW prepares for 71st annual TV auction (1:04:43); Community on Stage presents 'Hello, Dolly' (1:15:52); Prime Minister Carney calls three by-elections (1:25:00); Clocks should not spring forward in Ontario (1:45:00); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:17)

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | March 11th, 2026 11.03.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | March 10th, 2026 10.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Great lake pipeline a real possibility for region (24:01); Fish hatchery - still haven't responded (44:13); UW prof uses stats to beat Tim Horton's annual contest (1:04.35); Airport shuttle service serving Waterloo Region ceasing operations (1:24.56); Monthly mental health check-in (1:45.16); Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunset presents community grants (1:58.40); It's the 12 o...

The Mike Farwell Show | March 9th, 2026 09.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Landlord receives over $600 in fines from Cambridge for snow removal, responds with sassy digital bylaw officer (24:07); What is the Strait of Hormuz, and why does its closure matter so much to the global economy? (44:24); Powerful new documentary shares elder wisdom from voices at Schlegel Villages (1:04.30); This Week in Music History (1:24.59); Drewe’s Views (1:45.03); I...

The Mike Farwell Show | March 6th, 2026 06.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo welcomes women entrepreneurs to International Women's Day Market (24:15); Motionball brings varsity athletes and special Olympians together (44:37); The Coach's Show (1:04:32); KW Titans celebrate Community Sock Hop as they host Lake Erie Jackals (1:17:15); Friday Four Panel (1:25:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:59)

The Mike Farwell Show | March 5th, 2026 05.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Municipal crews kept busy as pothole complaints, claims rise (23:58); Former addict builds free anti-gambling platform as province sees rise in young males betting big (44:16); Living Retired (1:04:48); Throwback Thursday (1:24:52); The Flipside - How far have you gone to find something you lost? (1:45:17); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:35)

The Mike Farwell Show | March 4th, 2026 04.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Guelph dad not upset by human trafficking false alarm (24:21); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:29); Line dancing taking southern Ontario by storm, and it all started in Kitchener (1:04:25); Kitchener councillor wants cold water ice-making pilot expanded (1:24:36); Using sunflower lanyard to convey hidden disabilities debated at Cambridge council (1:44:49); It's the 12 o'clock...

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | March 4th, 2026 04.03.2026
The Mike Farwell Show | March 3rd, 2026 04.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Canada’s pro-US stance in Iran carries security risks (24:06); Some of us already live in the Waterloo Region water crisis (44:41); Waterloo start-up makes your talent pool your biggest asset (1:04.37); USports women’s hockey championships open in two weeks (1:17.04); Ask the Chief (1:25.15); Ask the Chief (1:45.12); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:-5.17)

The Mike Farwell Show | March 2nd, 2026 04.03.2026

Opening Segment (0:00); Bureaucrats leave councillors in dark about water crisis (24:02); Ford’s OSAP reforms could hinder access to education (43:41); Checking in with the local food bank (1:04.13); This Week in Music History (1:24.25); Drewe’s Views (1:44.51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.08)

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