
The Mike Farwell Show
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Ep 403 – The Mike Farwell Show | May 27th, 2026
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 crisis' (1:25:28); Cambridge makes youth job resources easier to find (1:45:57); Trainer Dan Lebold is Kitchener's Memorial Cup veteran (2:06:31); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:21:00)
Today • 2h 48m 33s
Ep 402 – The Mike Farwell Show | May 26th, 2026
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 the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:006:50)
1 days ago • 2h 47m 13s
Ep 401 – The Mike Farwell Show | May 25th, 2026
Opening Segment (0:00); Maple washing complaints increased: Canada food agency (20:53); What does Colbert's exit mean for the future of late night? (42:11); McCrae Bristol named recipient of OUA's Woman of Distinction Award (56:42); Bestival celebrates 10th anniversary with 'women in charge' (1:02.32); This Week in Music History (1:23.01); Fierce Founders program relaunches in Waterloo Region (1:45.27); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.45)
2 days ago • 2h 46m 8s
Ep 400 – The Mike Farwell Show | May 22, 2026
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)
5 days ago • 2h 47m 18s
Ep 399 – The Mike Farwell Show | May 21, 2026
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 Recap with Mike Farwell (1:46:25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:10)
6 days ago • 2h 45m 24s
Ep 398 – The Mike Farwell Show | May 19th, 2026
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); Former OHL Coach of the Year recalls Memorial Cup heartbreak (1:33.35); Teams take part in ReStore ReVive Challenge to raise fund for Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region (1:45.09); Trivia4Change event raises funds to support E4Change programs (1:56.55); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.19); Last player to captain Kitchener to a Memorial Cup shares championship memories (2:25.09); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:36.42)
8 days ago • 2h 44m 57s
Ep 395 – The Mike Farwell Show | May 13th, 2026
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 Hour! (2:04:06)
14 days ago • 2h 43m 30s
Ep 395 – The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | May 13th, 2026
14 days ago • 10m 20s
Ep 394 – The Mike Farwell Show | May 12th, 2026
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 (1:45.09); Kitchener girl continues fundraising for Make-A-Wish with annual ‘Ice cream for Breakfast’ event (1:57.51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.28)
15 days ago • 2h 45m 40s
Ep 393 – The Mike Farwell Show | May 11th, 2026
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)
16 days ago • 2h 45m 32s
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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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