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The Mike Farwell Show | August 25th, 2025

Episodes (215)

Ep 209The Mike Farwell Show | August 25th, 2025
Opening Segment (0:56); Region ordered not to evict people from homeless encampmen (18:06); Petition to stop development surrounding the Huron Natural Area in Kitchener has over 2,500 signatures (36:04); Mean Girls - High School Version will star over 50 students on stage and backstage for Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy High School Musical Production (54:11); This Week in Music History (1:12.12); Drewe’s Views (1:29.53); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.10)
1 days ago 2h 25m 26s
Ep 208The Mike Farwell Show | August 22nd, 2025
Opening Segment (0:56); Do issues like the Wilmot land acquisition exemplify the point about the role of elections as a candidate gets appointed by Regional Council? (18:09); Resident wants an independent audit from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in Cambridge to reign in municipal spending (36:33); WRSE Weekly (54:27); Kitchener to host Canadian fastpitch championships next week (1:01.37); Friday Four Panel (1:12.34); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.46)
4 days ago 2h 25m 59s
Ep 207The Mike Farwell Show | August 21st, 2025
Opening Segment (0:56); Man charged after allegedly assaulting home intruder in Lindsay, Ont., police say (17:53); Prized recruit Adam Valentini passes on Kitchener Rangers (36:22); Indigenous team to compete tonight at memorial hockey tournament in Ayr (46:43); Living Retired (54:28); AI Chatbots are possibly giving away company data (1:12.22); The Flipside: (1:30.29); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.42)
5 days ago 2h 25m 46s
Ep 206The Mike Farwell Show | August 20th, 2025
Opening Segment (0:56); Air Canada flights resume after tentative deal reached with CUPE (17:58); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:07); Mobility advocate sounds alarm over enclosed scooters (45:54); Trump’s meeting with European leaders creates opening for Zelensky-Putin summit (54:14); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.22); Political R&D (1:30.06); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.01)
6 days ago 2h 25m 23s
Ep 205he Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | August 20th, 2025
With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter
6 days ago 7m 45s
Ep 204The Mike Farwell Show | August 19th, 2025
Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge councillor responds to Mayor's social media post (18:19); E-bikes, scooters causing concern in Waterloo Region (36:54); The feds are reviewing innovation programs, including ones for startups that help protect their ideas (55:00); Annual charity golf tournament to support women's shelter (1:04:30); ETFO bringing class size fight to bargaining table (1:13:03); Region of Waterloo advancing critical local priorities with Provincial Cabinet Ministers (1:21:01); Soaring home prices create challenges for young buyers (1:31:01); Culinary experience in Kitchener to support Ronald McDonald House (1:42:12); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:05)
7 days ago 2h 26m 8s
Ep 203The Mike Farwell Show | August 18th, 2025
Opening Segment (0:56); Pierre Poilievre looking to return to House as voters head to the polls in Battle River-Crowfoot (17:54); Joe Gowing named new Region of Waterloo councillor (36:02); Tapestry kept safe by granddaughter made by PoW revealed 80 years after Japan's defeat (54:32); This Week in Music History (1:12:26); Drewe's Views (1:30:31); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:21)
8 days ago 2h 25m 53s
Ep 202The Mike Farwell Show | August 15th, 2025
Opening Segment (0:56); New study finds more evictions caused by financial firms in Toronto (18:59); Experts say fossils are scientific evidence, and shouldn’t be auctioned for millions to private buyers (36:49); Teacher talks about battle with cancer and hosting outdoor classrooms (44:38); WRSE Weekly (55:20); Friday Four Panel (1:13.29); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51.21)
11 days ago 2h 26m 42s
Ep 201The Mike Farwell Show | August 14th, 2025
Opening Segment (0:56);Sour news for pickle lovers: Bick's pickles no longer stocked at some Canadian retailers (17:59); 'Micro-units' affordable project unique to Kitchener (35:45); WRPS is still collecting backpacks this month, to fill a long waitlist of kids needing supplies (54:08); UW profs say wildfires are changing and so must our response (1:12:21); The Flipside: Tell us a time when you won a championship, prize, etc (1:30:14); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:32)
12 days ago 2h 26m 13s
Ep 200The Mike Farwell Show | August 13th, 2025
Opening Segment (0:56);New book coming out all about past PMs from delegate for Wilmot's prime minister's path (7:18); The region's former urban planner for the Region is watching work get demolished (17:15); Walk and Bike-A-Thon event this month supports local veterans experiencing homelessness (34:54); Region is moving ahead with Stage 2 Rapid Transit to Cambridge (52:34); Blue Jay Hunter (1:10:15); Local sports history can be found in new book: 100 Years of Galt Arena Gardens (1:27:57); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:48:08)
13 days ago 2h 23m 42s

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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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