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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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02:25:59

The Mike Farwell Show | August 22nd, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/22

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)

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02:25:46

The Mike Farwell Show | August 21st, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/21

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)

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02:25:23

The Mike Farwell Show | August 20th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/20

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)

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00:07:45

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business |...

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/20

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

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02:26:08

The Mike Farwell Show | August 19th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/19

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

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02:25:53

The Mike Farwell Show | August 18th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/18

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)

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02:26:42

The Mike Farwell Show | August 15th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/15

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)

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02:26:13

The Mike Farwell Show | August 14th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/14

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)

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02:23:42

The Mike Farwell Show | August 13th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/13

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

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02:24:24

The Mike Farwell Show | August 12th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/12

Opening Segment (0:56);Refugee plans to run 51 km around the perimeter of Kitchener to raise funds for less fortunate in the community (7:15); With advanced polls closed, what are Pierre Poilievre's chances as he battles against over 200 candidates? (17:26); Canadian music legend Steven Page is coming to Oktoberfest (35:33); Kitchener hires goats for urban landscaping, supporting a new company (53:25); More honey bees are dying and it could be contributing to rising food costs (1:11:16); Monthly

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02:25:40

The Mike Farwell Show | August 11th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/11

Opening Segment (0:56);Stats show youth struggled to find jobs this summer, falling to one of its lowest rates since 1998 (18:05); Yoga event to Support the YWCA Cambridge Women's Emergency Shelter (36:23); Female pilots show ability to do better under high pressure situations compared to men (44:07); Monthly segment with the Food Bank of Waterloo Region (54:07); This Week in Music History (1:12:13); Drewe's Views (1:30:18); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:22)

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02:28:41

The Mike Farwell Show | August 8th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/08

Opening Segment (0:56); Injunction Motion Hearing to remove encampment at 100 Victoria taking place in Waterloo today (8:22); Guelph Food Bank usage has surged forcing them to seek expansion (19:48); New Oktoberfest president wants festival to tap into Cambridge (37:43); WRSE Weekly (56:14); Friday Four Panel (1:13.41); Monthly history segment: Explore the region’s first schoolhouse for free this month, a beloved landmark in Waterloo Park since the 1890s (1:52.12); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour

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02:28:29

The Mike Farwell Show | August 7th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/07

Opening Segment (0:56); Prime Minister Mark Carney's first 100 days in office (8:13); Should back-to-school require parent fundraising? One expert says Ontario schools are woefully underfunded, and families are likely to pay the price (20:01); Star Gazing with Orbax: What you can see in the night this month (39:15); A review on the new War of the Worlds movie - is another remake really going to make it better? (54:48); Celebration for the Old Oak Tree in Waterloo Park coincides with Waterloo's plans

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02:23:11

The Mike Farwell Show | August 6th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/06

Opening Segment (0:56); With Ottawa promising bail reform, what’s driving the debate? (17:27); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:18); Rusty Nail brings Comedyfest to downtown Kitchener (52:37); Blue Jay Hunter (1:10.22); Political R&D (1:28.01); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:48.05)

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00:07:45

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business |...

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/06

With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter

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02:24:20

The Mike Farwell Show | August 1st, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/08/01

Opening Segment (0:56); Environmental activists worry about Ontario government’s plans to sell off parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park beachfront (6:52); Does Canada’s wetlands need more protections? (18:13); Motion on encampment evictions taken off Cambridge agenda (35:48); WRSE Weekly (53:35); Region names GM for 2026 Ontario Summer Games (1:00.39); Friday Four Panel (1:11.22); Cambridge brewery celebrates 10-year anniversary with community festival (1:49.11); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour

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02:24:48

The Mike Farwell Show | July 31st, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/07/31

Opening Segment (0:56); August 1 deadline around the corner, some say free trade carveouts are key in a potential deal (17:50); Preston BIA hops on board, wanting to extend the LRT to Cambridge (35:39); Living Retired (53:49); First half of 2025 sees reduction in auto thefts around the country (1:11:25); The Flipside - What bad habit are you unable to break? (1:29:13); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:21)

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02:25:25

The Mike Farwell Show | July 30th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/07/30

Opening Segment (0:56); Future of Prime Minister's Path set in stone (18:01); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:24); Annual barbecue to raise money for childhood cancer treatment raises more than $30,000 (54:32); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12:27); Political R&D (1:30:35); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:37)

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00:07:54

The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business |...

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/07/30

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02:25:49

The Mike Farwell Show | July 29th, 2025

The Mike Farwell Show ·

2025/07/29

Opening Segment (0:56); Three ways to end chronic homelessness (18:19); Tow truck driver fight in Cambridge shows 'bad actors' are on scene (36:44); Restorative justice could have offered a better path for everyone involved in the Hockey Canada trial (54:36); Ask Your MP with Bardish Chagger (1:12:37); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:36)

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