The Mike Farwell Show

Opening Segment (0:00); Grand River Parade founders frustrated with Cambridge councillor’s comments towards 2SLGBTQ+ community (25:53); Environmental activists warn proposed development on Strasburg Road will hurt biodiversity and cultural heritage (44:37); Living Retired (1:04.42); Throwback Thursday (1:24.47); The Flipside: “If you have a handicap parking permit but don’t need it, should you sti...

Opening Segment (0:00); Regional councillor thinks municipal governments are in need of 'life support' (23:54); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:13); Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region prepares for annual 'Big House Party' fundraiser (56:58); Waterloo Region is playing hockey to help the homeless next Friday (1:04:21); Hollywood blockbuster comes to the stage in Cambridge as a musical (1:16:23); Bl...

Opening Segment (0:00); Habsburg Haus offers a truly authentic Oktoberfest experience (17:51); Cambridge councillor urging caution around LRT expansion (24:17); Former regional councillor wants to see LRT in Cambridge (44:22); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:04:19); Walk a Mile in Their Shoes returns for a 15th year to combat gender-based violence (1:17:49); Ask the Chief (1:24:46); It's the 12...

Opening Segment (0:00); Daily phone use keeps rising, professor says devices are building bonds with us(16:36); Warning of increase in battery-related fires during Fire Prevention Week (24:48); Volunteers at Trinity Community Table prepare to serve Thanksgiving meal as need continues to increase (45:12); World Mental Health Day reminds everyone to pause in a busy world (57:30); The Coach's Show (1...

Opening Segment (0:00); What AI-generated Tilly Norwood reveals about digital culture, ethics and the responsibilities of creators (24:17); Waterloo Region ranked one of the hardest hit by U.S. tariffs (44:36); Willkommen Platz - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest (1:04.54); Treat Accessibly hoping to make Halloween more inclusive for all children this year (1:25.02); The Flipside: "On Thanksgiving I...

Opening Segment (0:00); Ford urged to seize belugas from Marineland, animal rights advocates fearful they may be euthanized (24:17); Retired local architect wants Cambridge to embrace LRT extension (44:45); Small businesses feeling the effect of another Canada Post strike (1:05:16); Blue Jay Hunter (1:25:53); Wilmot looking to create community group to decide the future of the Prime Ministers Path...

Opening Segment (0:00); Poilievre wishes Carney well in Washington - but says he wants to see results (24:23); Meaningful connections for men created, as Puslinch Men's Shed pays tribute to its founder (44:24); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (1:04:41); Tim Hortons raises coffee prices for first time in 3 years (1:25:02); Why the politics of cancellation never works (1:45:43); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback...

Opening Segment (0:00); Region faces tough decisions as landfill nears capacity (24:16); Using dogs in health research: From Banting to St. Joseph's (44:24); Food Banks Canada releases 'Poverty Report Card' (1:04:33); Food Bank Fellas rally for third annual fundraiser (1:14:54); This Week in Music History (1:24:49); Drewe's Views (1:45:06); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:19)

Opening Segment (0:00); 'Dragons' Den' investor buys Kitchener bus tour company (24:04); Corey and Sheri's Trunk or Treat (44:15); Three kids were first in line for breakfast, getting a sharp 4am start to beat the competition (55:18); The Coach's Show (1:04:19); Friday Four Panel (1:24:30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:59)

Opening Segment (0:00); New motion aims to pause installation of speed cameras with provincial legislation anticipated after Ford's announcement (23:59); Municipal leaders advocating for province to take action on salt pollution (44:08); Living Retired (1:04:24); Throwback Thursday (1:24:26); The Flipside (1:44:38); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:48)

Opening Segment (0:00); Parliamentary budget officer delivers warning before the federal government is set to table the budget (23:57); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:13); Volunteers needed to deliver meals to seniors in Waterloo Region (55:11); Annual 'Coats for Kiwanis' sale is coming up this weekend (1:04:27); Oktoberfest Family Breakfast tradition continues into a 41st year (1:14:49); Blue Jay...

Opening Segment (0:00); 'How in the world could this happen to children?' Former residential school in Ontario to open as museum (24:05); Documentary about Orange Shirt Day founder provides pathway forward (44:10); Centre for the Community Group launches new round of fundraising to twin North Dumfries arena (1:04:35); National Drive Electric Month to be celebrated with event this weekend in Waterl...

Opening Segment (0:00); Wilfrid Laurier professors send open letter to administration, calling for the anthem to be included in convocation ceremonies (24:03); Waterloo residents form new group to watch city council (44:24); Words Worth Books launches 'First Editions Club' (1:04:33); Book swap event this weekend in Cambridge (1:15:35); This Week in Music History (1:24:41); Drewe's Views (1:44:34);...

Opening Segment (0:00); Supreme Court of Canada grants stay in the case of B.C. ostrich cull (24:02); Local business celebrates 75 years and three generations (44:11); Escape room sets up new fundraising game (56:20); The Coach's Show (1:04:22); OHL creates first development league (1:14:05); Friday Four Panel (1:24:26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:33)

Opening Segment (0:00); WCDSB parents team up online calling for more transparency on the relocation of a local French Immersion program (24:06); Waterloo Region's first Climate Fest happens this Sunday (44:11); Joyful Vendors Fall Market is this Saturday (54:54); Growth, uncertainty discussed during State of the Region address (1:04.25); LIVE FEED: Premiere Doug Ford On Speed Cameras (1:32.12); B...

Opening Segment (0:00); Robert Munsch chooses MAID amid dementia action (24:05); Federal Housing Advocate touring Southern Ontario to monitor encampment responses (44:17); Annual Apple, Butter and Cheese Festival this Saturday in Wellesley (1:04:31); Waterloo Region's Social Development Centre encourages you to Ride for Refuge (1:14:34); Canada's Recognition of Palestine: Why it Matters and What C...

Opening Segment (0:00); What does Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite pause mean for Freedom of Speech values? (23:55); NDP concerned about rising unemployment numbers and new risks to the province's economy (44:15); Mandatory bag checks in Cambridge council meetings starts this week after a rise in political violence (1:04:12); This Week in Music History (1:24:13); Drewe's Views (1:44:08); It's the 12 o'cl...

Opening Segment (0:00); Local 12-year-old gains back his confidence through Cambridge’s Buddy League after battle with cancer (24:04); WR4PRN held rally in Waterloo for electoral reform (35:01); City councillor goes to great lengths to raise money for charity (44:01); The Coach’s Show (1:03.55); Rangers Reach ready to award huge prize in Super September draw (1:12.37); Friday Four Panel (1:24.32);...

Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener plans to build a trail through Rockway Gardens (23:44); Former traffic cop sees the evidence first-hand, says speed cameras aren’t a tax grab, they make cities safer (43:23); Child Witness Centre opens its doors this weekend (1:02.46); Young women in Kitchener mark more than a decade of volunteering with the Pioneer Park Panthers hockey program (1:16.53); Freeland...

Opening Segment (0:00); Paramedic plan includes four new stations, hub in Breslau (23:52); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:00); Region prepares for 23rd 'Doors Open' event (54:18); TAL-KW launches fall series while welcoming new president (1:04:01); Elmira hosts its 3rd annual multicultural festival (1:14:53); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:13); Political R&D (1:44:24); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:...

Opening Segment (0:00); Woolwich mayor won't back a 20 per cent increase on residents next year (23:52); Bonnie Crombie to step down as Ontario Liberal leader after weak show of support (43:57); Waterloo Region loses sports icon with passing of Bob McKillop (1:04:03); Local hospital staff will strike on Wednesday to fight for fair wages (1:25:13); Education workers across Waterloo Region are uniti...

Opening Segment (0:00); Charlie Kirk's killing could embolden political violence (22:55); Prime Minister recommends five 'nation-building' projects for approval (42:24); Democracy in Action WR launches to empower new leaders (1:01:55); Communitech doubles down on founders, prepares for AI (1:12:13); This Week in Music History (1:22:05); Drewe's Views (1:41:14); Five Minutes With Farwell (1:53:26);...