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The Mike Farwell Show
Hosted by CityNews/Frequency Podcast Network · EN
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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The Mike Farwell Show | June 3rd, 2026
2d ago02:37:33Tap to summarizeOpening Segment (0:00); Canadian EV sales make a comeback, boosted by used cars (23:13); Minding Ottawa’s Business (42:12); Annual barbecue for research into childhood cancer set for 22nd year (1:01.16); Painting with Parkinson’s proves to be life-changing art therapy (1:14.09); City of Kitchener launches planning process for 2027–2030 Strategic Plan (1:20.26); Hope should be a key plank in every party's platform (1:39.57); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:59.19)
Transcribe →The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | June 3rd, 2026
2d ago00:12:22Tap to summarizeWith Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter
Transcribe →The Mike Farwell Show | June 2nd, 2026
3d ago02:45:30Tap to summarizeOpening Segment (0:00); New Coalition forms to ‘reopen Waterloo Region’ and get housing built (24:15); Rangers played the perfect tournament, clinching Memorial Cup (45:12); Local thrift shop helps the most vulnerable in the community (1:04.58); Ask the Chief (1:25.19); Ask the Chief (1:46.00); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.57)
Transcribe →The Mike Farwell Show | June 1st, 2026
4d ago02:41:34Tap to summarizeOpening Segment (0:00); 2026 Poverty Report Card announcement with The Food Bank of Waterloo Region (24:20); Property tax increases ‘not sustainable' in Waterloo Region (39:55); Cycling guide updated to help riders across Waterloo region (1:00.00); Guelph’s Pride Ride rolls out next week - Guelph News (1:20.33); Upcoming session to warn seniors about fraud and elder abuse (1:40.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:01.21)
Transcribe →The Mike Farwell Show | May 29th, 2026
1w ago02:47:30Tap to summarizeOpening Segment (0:00); Grand River Pride helps raise community made flag June first (24:06); Annual RedDAY to support preventative cardiac care at WRHN sets off June 6 (44:26); Lemonade stands will pop up all over Waterloo Region to support FACS Foundation (1:05.07); Bookfest returns to Uptown Waterloo this weekend (1:15.40); Friday Four Panel (1:25.32); Friday Four Panel (1:46.22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:07.01)
Transcribe →The Mike Farwell Show | May 28th, 2026
1w ago02:47:19Tap to summarizeOpening Segment (0:00); Six unexpected ways Ontario mayors are using strong powers (24:27); New app makes yard sale shopping easier for southwestern Ontarians (45:00); Summer 2026: El Niño may make Canada's summer simmer instead of sizzle (1:05:20); Kitchener Rangers clinch berth in finals after victory over Saguenéens (1:25:57); The Flipside - What's the one thing you promised yourself you will do or get done, this summer? (1:44:05); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:48)
Transcribe →The Mike Farwell Show | May 27th, 2026
1w ago02:48:33Tap to summarizeOpening 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)
Transcribe →The Mike Farwell Show | May 26th, 2026
1w ago02:47:13Tap to summarizeOpening 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)
Transcribe →The Mike Farwell Show | May 25th, 2026
2w ago02:46:08Tap to summarizeWith Guest Host, Larry Fedoruk
Transcribe →The Mike Farwell Show | May 22, 2026
2w ago02:47:18Tap to summarizeOpening 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)
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