https://simplecast.com 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. © 2008-2024 Rogers Sports & Media. All rights reserved. en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:01:36 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:01:48 +0000 https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c15bfd25-c591-4dad-8295-fc67b4b46a65/d0594ab4-c315-461b-b231-737dc6b58f85/3000x3000/audioshow-mike-farwell-show-nr-1080x1080.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com episodic 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. CityNews/Frequency Podcast Network false https://feeds.simplecast.com/erSeGI2a CityNews rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com d1f32b79-7c83-4616-b5a9-2c74aceb6381 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:01:36 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-13th-2026-akzbho1_ The Mike Farwell Show | April 13th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:51 Opening Segment (0:00); How the Artemis II crew trained to observe and photograph the moon: A NASA science team geologist explains (24:28); Family connections between the Soo and Kitchener Rangers (44:31); Price of Lotto Max tickets going up next week, but OLG says bigger jackpots coming (1:04.58); This Week in Music History (1:25.12); Drewe's Views (1:45.50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (PLAYBACK) (2:06.04) Opening Segment (0:00); How the Artemis II crew trained to observe and photograph the moon: A NASA science team geologist explains (24:28); Family connections between the Soo and Kitchener Rangers (44:31); Price of Lotto Max tickets going up next week, but OLG says bigger jackpots coming (1:04.58); This Week in Music History (1:25.12); Drewe's Views (1:45.50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (PLAYBACK) (2:06.04) false full 370 5b7a0833-2097-4a74-9c51-1bc0a0f1a5c6 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:06:38 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-10th-2026-gquPpFvI The Mike Farwell Show | April 10th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:59 Opening Segment (0:00); Students turn Guelph pizza vending machine into viral hit (24:14); Cambridge couple runs first marathon together in Rome (44:38); The Coach’s Show (1:04:41); KW Titans one win away from besting Windsor express (1:16:37); Friday Four Pannel (1:25:07); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:14) Opening Segment (0:00); Students turn Guelph pizza vending machine into viral hit (24:14); Cambridge couple runs first marathon together in Rome (44:38); The Coach’s Show (1:04:41); KW Titans one win away from besting Windsor express (1:16:37); Friday Four Pannel (1:25:07); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:14) false full 369 cd2f497a-be80-4b3b-8760-4e3119c10cf4 Thu, 9 Apr 2026 17:04:40 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-9th-2026-OQUYlgnq The Mike Farwell Show | April 9th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:50 Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener sounds alarm over development charge shortfall (24:10); Local organization wants to see greater representation by persons of colour in political offices (44:33); Living Retired (1:04:58); What Ontario can learn as it tries to create an electronic medical record system (1:25:12); Former Greyhound in town to coach minor hockey as Soo set to start series with Rangers (1:34:36); The Flipside - What's the longest you ever worked for the same company? (1:45:47); Five Minutes With Farwell (2:00:15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:57) Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener sounds alarm over development charge shortfall (24:10); Local organization wants to see greater representation by persons of colour in political offices (44:33); Living Retired (1:04:58); What Ontario can learn as it tries to create an electronic medical record system (1:25:12); Former Greyhound in town to coach minor hockey as Soo set to start series with Rangers (1:34:36); The Flipside - What's the longest you ever worked for the same company? (1:45:47); Five Minutes With Farwell (2:00:15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:57) false full 368 c2e619d5-f252-4418-ba73-3d480c44d61f Wed, 8 Apr 2026 17:05:15 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-8th-2026-J9mlGNC8 The Mike Farwell Show | April 8th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:15 Opening Segment (0:00); Could Trump follow through on his threats to quit NATO? Experts say it's possible (23:58); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:00); Waterloo Region Family Network prepares for 11th annual 'Evening of Elegance' (1:04:18); The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival returns this weekend (1:14:40); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:33); Food Bank of Waterloo Region achieves 'Standards of Excellence' accreditation (1:44:36); Region of Waterloo Swim Club celebrates 50 years of excellence (1:55:15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:58) Opening Segment (0:00); Could Trump follow through on his threats to quit NATO? Experts say it's possible (23:58); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:00); Waterloo Region Family Network prepares for 11th annual 'Evening of Elegance' (1:04:18); The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival returns this weekend (1:14:40); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:33); Food Bank of Waterloo Region achieves 'Standards of Excellence' accreditation (1:44:36); Region of Waterloo Swim Club celebrates 50 years of excellence (1:55:15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:58) false full 367 06f18916-df24-4904-8395-138380fead8c Wed, 8 Apr 2026 14:26:19 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-april-8th-2026-QlBFM7d1 The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | April 8th, 2026 CityNews 00:10:14 false full 366 f65fdfe8-bf7b-4119-9ef6-bf6f08ab1a6a Tue, 7 Apr 2026 17:22:28 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-7th-2026-hK2ZgDjK The Mike Farwell Show | April 7th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:00 Opening Segment (0:00); Ford government giving sweeping powers to regional chairs (23:54); Waterloo Region spending a fraction of what nearby municipalities are spending on sewers (44:13); The new waste collection system (1:04.28); Noteworthy Singers prepare for spring concert and fundraiser (1:17.08); Ask the Chief (1:25.42); Ask the Chief (1:45.38); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.38) Opening Segment (0:00); Ford government giving sweeping powers to regional chairs (23:54); Waterloo Region spending a fraction of what nearby municipalities are spending on sewers (44:13); The new waste collection system (1:04.28); Noteworthy Singers prepare for spring concert and fundraiser (1:17.08); Ask the Chief (1:25.42); Ask the Chief (1:45.38); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.38) false full 365 22f57b24-8b55-4bda-b5cf-0d31fc8a0ef6 Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:19:27 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-6th-2026-DIStncjX The Mike Farwell Show | April 6th, 2026 CityNews 02:44:24 The Best of talk (Playback) The Best of talk (Playback) false full 364 a1e7cb17-5570-415b-b18b-82acc30ea5f8 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 17:06:45 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-2nd-2026-4_wQhdsr The Mike Farwell Show | April 2nd, 2026 CityNews 02:44:30 Opening Segment (0:00); Move faster to make downtown Waterloo greener, council told (23:35); Mothers of autistic children earn 66 cents for every dollar fathers earn (43:39); Living Retired (1:03:46); Throwback Thursday (1:24:15); Kitchener Rangers Playoff Gameday (1:44:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:37) Opening Segment (0:00); Move faster to make downtown Waterloo greener, council told (23:35); Mothers of autistic children earn 66 cents for every dollar fathers earn (43:39); Living Retired (1:03:46); Throwback Thursday (1:24:15); Kitchener Rangers Playoff Gameday (1:44:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:37) false full 363 7208887f-9e0d-44b5-98eb-963a0d598994 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:07:39 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-1st-2026-2f28jwMw The Mike Farwell Show | April 1st, 2026 CityNews 02:45:09 Opening Segment (0:00); Vietnam ruined Lyndon B. Johnson's political career. Will Donald Trump face the same fate over Iran? (24:04); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:03); Guelph man marks Cancer Awareness Month with new fundraising book (1:04:06); Moparfest returns to New Hamburg with huge prize available (1:15:28); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:53); Waterloo students help save 12-year-old cyclist in pickup truck collision (1:44:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:06) Opening Segment (0:00); Vietnam ruined Lyndon B. Johnson's political career. Will Donald Trump face the same fate over Iran? (24:04); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:03); Guelph man marks Cancer Awareness Month with new fundraising book (1:04:06); Moparfest returns to New Hamburg with huge prize available (1:15:28); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:53); Waterloo students help save 12-year-old cyclist in pickup truck collision (1:44:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:06) false full 362 741ff01c-a498-4c3d-9655-630db03d730b Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:33:17 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-april-1st-2026-ZVy_pSbB The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | April 1st, 2026 CityNews 00:10:37 false full 362 49f46435-16b8-4439-bb4f-be9bee3ca76a Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:15:09 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-31st-2026-x2N8FgLf The Mike Farwell Show | March 31st, 2026 CityNews 02:42:34 Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario home building and development industry hails historic federal and provincial announcement on development charges (24:02); NDP leadership result: Who is Avi Lewis? (44:10); Kitchener Rangers Playoff Gameday (1:02.11); Protestors rally against tree clearing near Huron Natural Area (1:22.09); Local non-profit creates innovative solution for garbage bin storage (1:43.04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:03.07) Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario home building and development industry hails historic federal and provincial announcement on development charges (24:02); NDP leadership result: Who is Avi Lewis? (44:10); Kitchener Rangers Playoff Gameday (1:02.11); Protestors rally against tree clearing near Huron Natural Area (1:22.09); Local non-profit creates innovative solution for garbage bin storage (1:43.04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:03.07) false full 361 4b817c51-a0c5-4dc2-8cff-3a4d9801981a Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:01:16 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-30th-2026-P_zC9PW3 The Mike Farwell Show | March 30th, 2026 CityNews 02:44:24 Opening Segment (0:00); Wilmot councillor plans run for mayor (23:50); UW Optometry clinic plays critical role in diagnosing young boy’s tumour (44:11); Local fund helps meet needs of charities when and where they need it most (1:04.24); This Week in Music History (1:24.32); Drewe’s Views (1:44.25); 12 o’clock Talkback Hour Replay (2:04.38) Opening Segment (0:00); Wilmot councillor plans run for mayor (23:50); UW Optometry clinic plays critical role in diagnosing young boy’s tumour (44:11); Local fund helps meet needs of charities when and where they need it most (1:04.24); This Week in Music History (1:24.32); Drewe’s Views (1:44.25); 12 o’clock Talkback Hour Replay (2:04.38) false full 360 2f1ea090-2f03-44bb-a173-71c11a83f31c Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:07:24 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-27th-2026-pAteKpeU The Mike Farwell Show | March 27th, 2026 CityNews 02:44:48 Opening Segment (0:00); Why immigration matters in Waterloo Region in 2026 (23:59); Canada's Premier pop winds ensemble seeks support for recording (44:25); The Coach’s Show (1:04:29); KW Titans play back-to-back games this weekend (1:17:40); Friday Four Panel (1:24:52); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:17) Opening Segment (0:00); Why immigration matters in Waterloo Region in 2026 (23:59); Canada's Premier pop winds ensemble seeks support for recording (44:25); The Coach’s Show (1:04:29); KW Titans play back-to-back games this weekend (1:17:40); Friday Four Panel (1:24:52); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:17) false full 359 e0f6b12b-a13a-430e-8b45-09e551d4db44 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:07:40 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-26th-2026-IILuz11b The Mike Farwell Show | March 26th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:35 Opening Segment (0:00); Greens demand a budget that puts people before corporate profits (24:13); What happened at regional council last night? (44:42); Living Retired (1:05:00); AI is helping to eliminate home service scams (1:25:11); Hold 'Em for Hospice set for April 18th (1:36:20); The Flipside - What could you not do as a kid that you still can't do as an adult? (1:45:25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:44) Opening Segment (0:00); Greens demand a budget that puts people before corporate profits (24:13); What happened at regional council last night? (44:42); Living Retired (1:05:00); AI is helping to eliminate home service scams (1:25:11); Hold 'Em for Hospice set for April 18th (1:36:20); The Flipside - What could you not do as a kid that you still can't do as an adult? (1:45:25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:44) false full 358 db20f860-2000-4e1d-8f17-270aa1b7ed79 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:04:27 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-25th-2026-rPpTJeVz The Mike Farwell Show | March 25th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:14 Opening Segment (0:00); Civic coalition tracks $36-billion in government misspending (24:17); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:26); Joyful Vendors prepares for 4th annual spring market (1:04:44); Let's Talk Sports Waterloo Region prepares for 11th luncheon (1:13:52); Blue Jay Hunter (1:25:22); KW Titans hosting Ontario's first ever orange jersey basketball game (1:45:23); Workload of air traffic controllers under review following fatal crash (1:56:47); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:45) Opening Segment (0:00); Civic coalition tracks $36-billion in government misspending (24:17); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:26); Joyful Vendors prepares for 4th annual spring market (1:04:44); Let's Talk Sports Waterloo Region prepares for 11th luncheon (1:13:52); Blue Jay Hunter (1:25:22); KW Titans hosting Ontario's first ever orange jersey basketball game (1:45:23); Workload of air traffic controllers under review following fatal crash (1:56:47); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:45) false full 357 a4d3a829-b189-4cfc-bfda-ffb49e91e293 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:40:40 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-march-25th-2026-AqDM6OAD The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | March 25th, 2026 CityNews 00:11:04 false full 356 3d443e90-ab52-418d-b526-edaaf5501b42 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:14:28 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-24th-2026-f4zPO8Rk The Mike Farwell Show | March 24th, 2026 CityNews 02:46:14 Opening Segment (0:00); Former school board trustee wants board overhaul, not elimination (24:31); Cambridge heritage district plan may hurt downtown, group says (44:47); Two classic Waterloo restaurants team up for Good Friday fish special (1:05.17); Social assistance rates often too low to keep people housed (1:25.36); No end in sight to war in Iran (1:46.18); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.22) Opening Segment (0:00); Former school board trustee wants board overhaul, not elimination (24:31); Cambridge heritage district plan may hurt downtown, group says (44:47); Two classic Waterloo restaurants team up for Good Friday fish special (1:05.17); Social assistance rates often too low to keep people housed (1:25.36); No end in sight to war in Iran (1:46.18); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.22) false full 355 3d4ffe46-eb5d-43f8-ad53-f49adaa35241 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:07:10 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-23rd-2026-8AAhnrEd The Mike Farwell Show | March 23rd, 2026 CityNews 02:46:16 Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario launching provincewide electronic medical records system (24:07); Should the province cap ticket resale prices at original value? (44:11); Ontarians will soon be allowed to 'BYOB' at outdoor public events (1:04.21); This Week in Music History (1:24.42); Drewe’s Views (1:45.22); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.42) Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario launching provincewide electronic medical records system (24:07); Should the province cap ticket resale prices at original value? (44:11); Ontarians will soon be allowed to 'BYOB' at outdoor public events (1:04.21); This Week in Music History (1:24.42); Drewe’s Views (1:45.22); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.42) false full 354 16934c25-fc0c-4e2f-bf89-704bdd2e8123 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:07:06 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-20th-2026-sytdbPuV The Mike Farwell Show | March 20th, 2026 CityNews 02:46:14 Opening Segment (0:00); Hockey community rallies around young player diagnosed with brain cancer (24:49); Local teen chosen as 2026 provincial Easter Seals Ambassador (45:15); The Coach’s Show (1:05:11); Cambridge RedHawks complete first round sweep of Caledonia (1:18:24); Friday Four Panel (1:26:07); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:34) Opening Segment (0:00); Hockey community rallies around young player diagnosed with brain cancer (24:49); Local teen chosen as 2026 provincial Easter Seals Ambassador (45:15); The Coach’s Show (1:05:11); Cambridge RedHawks complete first round sweep of Caledonia (1:18:24); Friday Four Panel (1:26:07); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:34) false full 353 597c57ad-f86c-441b-a31e-71d94c2424b6 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:04:37 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-19th-2026-c9IkPQ5D The Mike Farwell Show | March 19th, 2026 CityNews 02:46:01 Opening Segment (0:00); Experts say legalized pepper spray won’t make us safer (24:29); Ford is making it tougher to keep tabs on the government (44:42); Living Retired (1:05:02); Galt core heritage district expansion on hold (1:25:14); The Flipside - Where can I find the best cookie in Waterloo Region? (1:46:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:24) Opening Segment (0:00); Experts say legalized pepper spray won’t make us safer (24:29); Ford is making it tougher to keep tabs on the government (44:42); Living Retired (1:05:02); Galt core heritage district expansion on hold (1:25:14); The Flipside - Where can I find the best cookie in Waterloo Region? (1:46:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:24) false full 352 bda65b64-0c71-40eb-a8ce-14fb4ad617ff Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:12:06 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-18th-2026-f3ZV4RMq The Mike Farwell Show | March 18th, 2026 CityNews 02:47:04 Opening Segment (0:00); Guelph mayor Cam Guthrie won't be seeking re-election (24:20); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:27); USports women's hockey championships open tomorrow (1:05:03); Rally for Cancer pickleball tournament coming up in Waterloo (1:17:29); Canada's run to WBC Finals ends with loss to U.S. (1:25:38); How the 'wise frugal' generation is saving their first million (1:46:14); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:07:15) Opening Segment (0:00); Guelph mayor Cam Guthrie won't be seeking re-election (24:20); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:27); USports women's hockey championships open tomorrow (1:05:03); Rally for Cancer pickleball tournament coming up in Waterloo (1:17:29); Canada's run to WBC Finals ends with loss to U.S. (1:25:38); How the 'wise frugal' generation is saving their first million (1:46:14); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:07:15) false full 351 127326f9-3b18-4587-9924-1a9f72a2fd49 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:25:13 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-march-18th-2026-ZGN0bguC The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | March 18th, 2026 CityNews 00:10:38 false full 351 d7016d2f-de46-4ce4-bf8e-d82efde3639c Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:09:15 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-17th-2026-Aggjqf23 The Mike Farwell Show | March 17th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:31 Opening Segment (0:00); Police respond to viral posts about 'sniper' at St. Paddy's street party (24:17); Downtown Cambridge’s biggest danger is a lack of people (44:30); Local mom publishes books that amplify “little voices” (1:04.38); Canada offers little privacy protection from facial recognition tech (1:25.12); When the government gets it right on housing (1:45.16); Cambridge Community Players stages final show of 2025-26 season (1:58.58); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.48) Opening Segment (0:00); Police respond to viral posts about 'sniper' at St. Paddy's street party (24:17); Downtown Cambridge’s biggest danger is a lack of people (44:30); Local mom publishes books that amplify “little voices” (1:04.38); Canada offers little privacy protection from facial recognition tech (1:25.12); When the government gets it right on housing (1:45.16); Cambridge Community Players stages final show of 2025-26 season (1:58.58); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.48) false full 350 855dc1d6-5a51-4798-816d-03a3f647fe5d Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:08:04 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-16th-2026-sQozYzU_ The Mike Farwell Show | March 16th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:49 Opening Segment (0:00); Regional councillor wonders if lake pipelines are the solution to region’s water crisis (24:23); Public land is key to solving affordable housing (45:01); Hall of fame event recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate leadership, vision, and integrity (1:05.10); This Week in Music History (1:25.27); Drewe’s Views (1:45.37); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:58.53); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.46); Opening Segment (0:00); Regional councillor wonders if lake pipelines are the solution to region’s water crisis (24:23); Public land is key to solving affordable housing (45:01); Hall of fame event recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate leadership, vision, and integrity (1:05.10); This Week in Music History (1:25.27); Drewe’s Views (1:45.37); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:58.53); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.46); false full 349 d3c885b9-7582-4e21-ac7a-69d3df3d0fcb Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:06:31 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-13th-2026-WntytZ_5 The Mike Farwell Show | March 13th, 2026 CityNews 02:43:43 Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo historian says Donald Trump has restored Canadian pride (24:16); Second annual Cambridge Jazz Festival set for next month (44:22); Rangers Reach Mega Jackpot approaches $100,000 (55:44); The Coach's Show (1:05:07); USports women's hockey championships open in Elmira next week (1:18:24); Friday Four Panel (1:25:23); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:53) Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo historian says Donald Trump has restored Canadian pride (24:16); Second annual Cambridge Jazz Festival set for next month (44:22); Rangers Reach Mega Jackpot approaches $100,000 (55:44); The Coach's Show (1:05:07); USports women's hockey championships open in Elmira next week (1:18:24); Friday Four Panel (1:25:23); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:53) false full 348 c87d113d-b00b-4ba6-8e17-c1609dc8f4b6 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:05:04 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-12th-2026-4Q16sYl2 The Mike Farwell Show | March 12th, 2026 CityNews 02:46:13 Opening Segment (0:00); Sidewalk safety for e-scooters comes back to regional council (24:00); Region mulls phased approach to Charles Street Terminal site (44:27); Living Retired (1:04:59); McDonald's Big Arch Launch Not a Misstep: U of G Marketer (1:25:03); KW Titans host community heroes game this weekend, aiming to stuff a cruiser with toys (1:36:00); The Flipside - Have you ever loaned something to someone and then regretted it? (1:45:53); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:12) Opening Segment (0:00); Sidewalk safety for e-scooters comes back to regional council (24:00); Region mulls phased approach to Charles Street Terminal site (44:27); Living Retired (1:04:59); McDonald's Big Arch Launch Not a Misstep: U of G Marketer (1:25:03); KW Titans host community heroes game this weekend, aiming to stuff a cruiser with toys (1:36:00); The Flipside - Have you ever loaned something to someone and then regretted it? (1:45:53); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:12) false full 347 b28507d9-d29c-47d7-9c72-7140b39ce5d6 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:04:55 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-11th-2026-RHMlrEgT The Mike Farwell Show | March 11th, 2026 CityNews 02:44:55 Opening Segment (0:00); Nearly two dozen anglers rescued from ice in Owen Sound (24:09); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:33); Kin Club of KW prepares for 71st annual TV auction (1:04:43); Community on Stage presents 'Hello, Dolly' (1:15:52); Prime Minister Carney calls three by-elections (1:25:00); Clocks should not spring forward in Ontario (1:45:00); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:17) Opening Segment (0:00); Nearly two dozen anglers rescued from ice in Owen Sound (24:09); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:33); Kin Club of KW prepares for 71st annual TV auction (1:04:43); Community on Stage presents 'Hello, Dolly' (1:15:52); Prime Minister Carney calls three by-elections (1:25:00); Clocks should not spring forward in Ontario (1:45:00); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:17) false full 346 5cebd7b3-016a-4778-a434-d1096ba0b1e6 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:39:57 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-march-11th-2026-K1YJKNAx The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | March 11th, 2026 CityNews 00:09:56 false full 346 544eed4b-ac71-4633-bd07-bfc8229b203e Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:09:54 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-10th-2026-D82u03Tz The Mike Farwell Show | March 10th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:22 Opening Segment (0:00); Great lake pipeline a real possibility for region (24:01); Fish hatchery - still haven't responded (44:13); UW prof uses stats to beat Tim Horton's annual contest (1:04.35); Airport shuttle service serving Waterloo Region ceasing operations (1:24.56); Monthly mental health check-in (1:45.16); Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunset presents community grants (1:58.40); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.21) Opening Segment (0:00); Great lake pipeline a real possibility for region (24:01); Fish hatchery - still haven't responded (44:13); UW prof uses stats to beat Tim Horton's annual contest (1:04.35); Airport shuttle service serving Waterloo Region ceasing operations (1:24.56); Monthly mental health check-in (1:45.16); Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunset presents community grants (1:58.40); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.21) false full 345 52093d94-4af8-46a7-ab84-d63e4f9901e7 Mon, 9 Mar 2026 17:17:12 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-9th-2026-kcbWTR1x The Mike Farwell Show | March 9th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:34 Opening Segment (0:00); Landlord receives over $600 in fines from Cambridge for snow removal, responds with sassy digital bylaw officer (24:07); What is the Strait of Hormuz, and why does its closure matter so much to the global economy? (44:24); Powerful new documentary shares elder wisdom from voices at Schlegel Villages (1:04.30); This Week in Music History (1:24.59); Drewe’s Views (1:45.03); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:52.37) Opening Segment (0:00); Landlord receives over $600 in fines from Cambridge for snow removal, responds with sassy digital bylaw officer (24:07); What is the Strait of Hormuz, and why does its closure matter so much to the global economy? (44:24); Powerful new documentary shares elder wisdom from voices at Schlegel Villages (1:04.30); This Week in Music History (1:24.59); Drewe’s Views (1:45.03); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:52.37) false full 344 bf40e0d3-c215-49a5-aa49-25f6366799d0 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 18:04:55 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-6th-2026-d3LKgY9G The Mike Farwell Show | March 6th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:50 Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo welcomes women entrepreneurs to International Women's Day Market (24:15); Motionball brings varsity athletes and special Olympians together (44:37); The Coach's Show (1:04:32); KW Titans celebrate Community Sock Hop as they host Lake Erie Jackals (1:17:15); Friday Four Panel (1:25:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:59) Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo welcomes women entrepreneurs to International Women's Day Market (24:15); Motionball brings varsity athletes and special Olympians together (44:37); The Coach's Show (1:04:32); KW Titans celebrate Community Sock Hop as they host Lake Erie Jackals (1:17:15); Friday Four Panel (1:25:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:59) false full 343 ad2ced72-2fa6-44a7-ab0d-421b03cd9f4e Thu, 5 Mar 2026 18:38:52 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-5th-2026-BSbpBmzT The Mike Farwell Show | March 5th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:13 Opening Segment (0:00); Municipal crews kept busy as pothole complaints, claims rise (23:58); Former addict builds free anti-gambling platform as province sees rise in young males betting big (44:16); Living Retired (1:04:48); Throwback Thursday (1:24:52); The Flipside - How far have you gone to find something you lost? (1:45:17); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:35) Opening Segment (0:00); Municipal crews kept busy as pothole complaints, claims rise (23:58); Former addict builds free anti-gambling platform as province sees rise in young males betting big (44:16); Living Retired (1:04:48); Throwback Thursday (1:24:52); The Flipside - How far have you gone to find something you lost? (1:45:17); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:35) false full 342 08576a26-498a-465e-baf9-d54b2c444924 Wed, 4 Mar 2026 18:08:11 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-4th-2026-K6_IyZdv The Mike Farwell Show | March 4th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:05 Opening Segment (0:00); Guelph dad not upset by human trafficking false alarm (24:21); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:29); Line dancing taking southern Ontario by storm, and it all started in Kitchener (1:04:25); Kitchener councillor wants cold water ice-making pilot expanded (1:24:36); Using sunflower lanyard to convey hidden disabilities debated at Cambridge council (1:44:49); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:26) Opening Segment (0:00); Guelph dad not upset by human trafficking false alarm (24:21); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:29); Line dancing taking southern Ontario by storm, and it all started in Kitchener (1:04:25); Kitchener councillor wants cold water ice-making pilot expanded (1:24:36); Using sunflower lanyard to convey hidden disabilities debated at Cambridge council (1:44:49); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:26) false full 340 9c2711b7-18e4-4c76-bb12-7b67bfd60d4f Wed, 4 Mar 2026 15:56:44 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-march-4th-2026-Vra5v0aK The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | March 4th, 2026 CityNews 00:10:17 false full 341 0f3ec44d-e9ca-4bb7-9b3e-0c956ac9978b Wed, 4 Mar 2026 14:05:54 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-3rd-2026-_C38B0CL The Mike Farwell Show | March 3rd, 2026 CityNews 02:44:50 Opening Segment (0:00); Canada’s pro-US stance in Iran carries security risks (24:06); Some of us already live in the Waterloo Region water crisis (44:41); Waterloo start-up makes your talent pool your biggest asset (1:04.37); USports women’s hockey championships open in two weeks (1:17.04); Ask the Chief (1:25.15); Ask the Chief (1:45.12); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:-5.17) Opening Segment (0:00); Canada’s pro-US stance in Iran carries security risks (24:06); Some of us already live in the Waterloo Region water crisis (44:41); Waterloo start-up makes your talent pool your biggest asset (1:04.37); USports women’s hockey championships open in two weeks (1:17.04); Ask the Chief (1:25.15); Ask the Chief (1:45.12); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:-5.17) false full 340 16a77d71-6e36-49ed-9c8c-97da90b0d7ee Wed, 4 Mar 2026 14:05:06 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-2nd-2026-cuZnTiWE The Mike Farwell Show | March 2nd, 2026 CityNews 02:50:31 Opening Segment (0:00); Bureaucrats leave councillors in dark about water crisis (24:02); Ford’s OSAP reforms could hinder access to education (43:41); Checking in with the local food bank (1:04.13); This Week in Music History (1:24.25); Drewe’s Views (1:44.51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.08) Opening Segment (0:00); Bureaucrats leave councillors in dark about water crisis (24:02); Ford’s OSAP reforms could hinder access to education (43:41); Checking in with the local food bank (1:04.13); This Week in Music History (1:24.25); Drewe’s Views (1:44.51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.08) false full 340 eb2e63a2-bfaa-4ea6-884c-66212001d739 Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:58:49 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-27th-2026-M2OB0noy The Mike Farwell Show | February 27th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:00 Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario couple’s Mexican vacation starts as violence erupts in Puerto Vallarta (24:16); Waterloo woman collects and cleans stuffed animals for charity (44:24); New agency provides support dogs to victims of physical, sexual violence (57:34); The Coach’s Show (1:04.20); KW Titans face first place Sudbury Five this weekend (1:18.31); Friday Four Panel (1:24.27); Friday Four Panel (1:44.55); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.31) Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario couple’s Mexican vacation starts as violence erupts in Puerto Vallarta (24:16); Waterloo woman collects and cleans stuffed animals for charity (44:24); New agency provides support dogs to victims of physical, sexual violence (57:34); The Coach’s Show (1:04.20); KW Titans face first place Sudbury Five this weekend (1:18.31); Friday Four Panel (1:24.27); Friday Four Panel (1:44.55); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.31) false full 340 1d1f8331-bf04-46ec-8c6e-09acc2ff62b2 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:08:30 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-26th-2026-2rgMEzB3 The Mike Farwell Show | February 26th, 2026 CityNews 02:46:04 Opening Segment (0:00); Woolwich councillor expresses frustration over raises given to mayor, councillors (24:38); Local officials express concern over provincial plan to merge conservation authorities (44:55); Living Retired (1:05:26); Rangers Reach takes aim at record 50/50 jackpot (1:25:39); The Flipside - What's the worst pain you've ever experienced and how did you deal with it? (1:45:53); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:55) Opening Segment (0:00); Woolwich councillor expresses frustration over raises given to mayor, councillors (24:38); Local officials express concern over provincial plan to merge conservation authorities (44:55); Living Retired (1:05:26); Rangers Reach takes aim at record 50/50 jackpot (1:25:39); The Flipside - What's the worst pain you've ever experienced and how did you deal with it? (1:45:53); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:55) false full 336 c04028c5-c93b-4d60-b902-fc9ab145cad1 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:06:58 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-25th-2026-KyvWwSwL The Mike Farwell Show | February 25th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:44 Opening Segment (0:00); Putting homes on struggling church properties could save them (23:53); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:18); Shelter shortfall in Cambridge leaves over 160 women with nowhere to go (54:16); Kitchener band hosts Rock the Roof to support veterans (1:04:36); Why women are essential to Mission Aviation Fellowship Canada's life-saving missions (1:25:00); Three ways Canada can navigate an increasingly erratic and belligerent United States (1:45:13); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:35) Opening Segment (0:00); Putting homes on struggling church properties could save them (23:53); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:18); Shelter shortfall in Cambridge leaves over 160 women with nowhere to go (54:16); Kitchener band hosts Rock the Roof to support veterans (1:04:36); Why women are essential to Mission Aviation Fellowship Canada's life-saving missions (1:25:00); Three ways Canada can navigate an increasingly erratic and belligerent United States (1:45:13); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:35) false full 335 c7e73280-1e7f-42d1-88a0-441339db2c39 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:47:07 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-february-25th-2026-toeAm1Eq The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | February 25th, 2026 CityNews 00:08:45 false full 335 e32b6801-5c3e-418d-bbfd-d0fbfaa90651 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:08:35 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-24th-2026-pBQtLIAz The Mike Farwell Show | February 24th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:53 Opening Segment (0:00); Trump imposes new 10% global tariff after U.S. Supreme Court loss, though Canada's largely exempt (24:21); Public board trustees voicing concerns over potential elimination of role (44:57); Canadians in Mexico as cartel violence hits Puerto Vallarta: minister (1:05.05); Student unions react to Ford's OSAP changes, tuition increases (1:25.38); WRPS gearing up for 8th annual polar plunge in support of Special Olympics (1:45.58); United Way Waterloo Region Communities hosts fourth annual Corporate Trivia Challenge (1:57.13); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.01) Opening Segment (0:00); Trump imposes new 10% global tariff after U.S. Supreme Court loss, though Canada's largely exempt (24:21); Public board trustees voicing concerns over potential elimination of role (44:57); Canadians in Mexico as cartel violence hits Puerto Vallarta: minister (1:05.05); Student unions react to Ford's OSAP changes, tuition increases (1:25.38); WRPS gearing up for 8th annual polar plunge in support of Special Olympics (1:45.58); United Way Waterloo Region Communities hosts fourth annual Corporate Trivia Challenge (1:57.13); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.01) false full 334 fa7a4b26-13e9-47b6-bf15-2e93c82a09c9 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:09:24 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-23rd-2026-JzZfeB_e The Mike Farwell Show | February 23rd, 2026 CityNews 02:46:20 Opening Segment (0:00); Low water levels in huge aquifer sparked water crisis (24:23); Waterloo Councillor says he won't seek re-election this year (44:55); USports women's hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:05.10); This Week in Music History (1:25.29); Drewe's Views (1:45.42); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.23) Opening Segment (0:00); Low water levels in huge aquifer sparked water crisis (24:23); Waterloo Councillor says he won't seek re-election this year (44:55); USports women's hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:05.10); This Week in Music History (1:25.29); Drewe's Views (1:45.42); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.23) false full 333 b6d735f3-0924-44fb-89e2-171f089c7c24 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:27:08 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-20th-2026-CZFcjKjN The Mike Farwell Show | February 20th, 2026 CityNews 02:46:02 Opening Segment (0:00); Bell rings for fourth year of Champs for Charity (24:49); Rhythm and Blues Cambridge hosts events to celebrate Black History Month (44:54); Omas Siskona of KW host online auction to raise funds for Stephen Lewis Foundation (55:42); The Coach's Show (1:05:00); KW Titans host Windsor Express in 'Kindness Game' at The Aud (1:16:47); Friday Four Panel (1:25:26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:01) Opening Segment (0:00); Bell rings for fourth year of Champs for Charity (24:49); Rhythm and Blues Cambridge hosts events to celebrate Black History Month (44:54); Omas Siskona of KW host online auction to raise funds for Stephen Lewis Foundation (55:42); The Coach's Show (1:05:00); KW Titans host Windsor Express in 'Kindness Game' at The Aud (1:16:47); Friday Four Panel (1:25:26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:01) false full 332 2f740972-0959-4406-bb9b-7c20589bfc6a Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:07:15 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-19th-2026-7_PZKR5b The Mike Farwell Show | February 19th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:19 Opening Segment (0:00); Gravel pit owners in Wilmot Township submit massive water-taking proposal (24:13); Doug Ford needs to reconsider running for another term in office (44:41); Living Retired (1:04:46); The mental edge that separates elite athletes from the rest (1:24:53); The Flipside - What words or phrases do you use in place of swearing? (1:45:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:31) Opening Segment (0:00); Gravel pit owners in Wilmot Township submit massive water-taking proposal (24:13); Doug Ford needs to reconsider running for another term in office (44:41); Living Retired (1:04:46); The mental edge that separates elite athletes from the rest (1:24:53); The Flipside - What words or phrases do you use in place of swearing? (1:45:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:31) false full 331 83758c5b-2455-4393-b118-b8c368100faa Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:04:49 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-18th-2026-jxz4_0Qq The Mike Farwell Show | February 18th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:07 Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge dad shovels accessible parking spaces so his son can go out (24:00); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:34); Penny and Pound presents a trivial comedy for serious people (55:20); USports women's hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:04:53); Waterloo Region Family Network prepares for 11th annual 'Evening of Elegance' (1:16:33); More than 70% of people who don't own a home have given up on the idea of home ownership (1:24:53); Nominations open for KW Oktoberfest Women of the Year (1:44:58); Waterloo goaltender Mathias Onuska earns Top 8 Academic All-Canadian honours (1:53:56); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:11) Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge dad shovels accessible parking spaces so his son can go out (24:00); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:34); Penny and Pound presents a trivial comedy for serious people (55:20); USports women's hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:04:53); Waterloo Region Family Network prepares for 11th annual 'Evening of Elegance' (1:16:33); More than 70% of people who don't own a home have given up on the idea of home ownership (1:24:53); Nominations open for KW Oktoberfest Women of the Year (1:44:58); Waterloo goaltender Mathias Onuska earns Top 8 Academic All-Canadian honours (1:53:56); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:11) false full 330 376db9da-90d2-4d8d-bc84-d65548601a93 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:57:56 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-february-18th-2026-71c9XFKF The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | February 18th, 2026 CityNews 00:10:10 false full 330 54cc8d32-b1c1-49a3-9c6b-bc3ddd061627 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:05:56 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-13th-2026-JVyb32XA The Mike Farwell Show | February 13th, 2026 CityNews 02:33:00 Opening Segment (0:00); Keeping tabs on a long-running charitable effort (24:16); Annual Highland Ball returns to Cambridge Armoury (44:22); Redhawks and Hornets making Cambridge a hub for hockey again (57:02); The Coach's Show (1:04:54); KW Titans prepare for Family Day Fanfest (1:17:06); Friday Four Panel (1:25:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:07:10) Opening Segment (0:00); Keeping tabs on a long-running charitable effort (24:16); Annual Highland Ball returns to Cambridge Armoury (44:22); Redhawks and Hornets making Cambridge a hub for hockey again (57:02); The Coach's Show (1:04:54); KW Titans prepare for Family Day Fanfest (1:17:06); Friday Four Panel (1:25:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:07:10) false full 329 e8ef8c7f-bf29-4cfd-9115-8655510b5c77 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:07:52 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-11th-2026-GjVhJGp5 The Mike Farwell Show | February 11th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:54 Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario inspector-general launches provincewide review of corruption in policing (24:27); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:38); Band Against Diabetes raises awareness and funds for diabetes research (1:05.01);City of Cambridge reporting increase in aggressive behaviour towards staff (1:25.14); Show Us Your Wilmot co-founder continues to make township a better place (1:38.29); The Region of Waterloo has a water and sewer problem (1:45.32); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.39) Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario inspector-general launches provincewide review of corruption in policing (24:27); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:38); Band Against Diabetes raises awareness and funds for diabetes research (1:05.01);City of Cambridge reporting increase in aggressive behaviour towards staff (1:25.14); Show Us Your Wilmot co-founder continues to make township a better place (1:38.29); The Region of Waterloo has a water and sewer problem (1:45.32); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.39) false full 328 7d57f18b-3db9-4f7f-a573-393bd1ca2635 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:24:09 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-february-11th-2026-ly9ADmJy The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | February 11th, 2026 CityNews 00:09:22 With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter false full 327 2d42a432-83bd-4c98-9e3e-c232db995bb1 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:06:14 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-10th-2026-4tZB4gAl The Mike Farwell Show | February 10th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:47 Opening Segment (0:00); Head injuries the most common tobogganing injuries for kids (24:08); Healthy waters coalition worries about state of water governance in Waterloo Region (44:22); Kitchener Rangers to host 29th annual Don Cameron Potato Night (1:04.24); Let's Talk Sports WR prepares for 10th luncheon (1:15.59); Tiny home housing homeless man in Guelph torn down (1:25.16); Monthly mental health check-in (1:45.38); USports women’s hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:57.46); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:57.46) Opening Segment (0:00); Head injuries the most common tobogganing injuries for kids (24:08); Healthy waters coalition worries about state of water governance in Waterloo Region (44:22); Kitchener Rangers to host 29th annual Don Cameron Potato Night (1:04.24); Let's Talk Sports WR prepares for 10th luncheon (1:15.59); Tiny home housing homeless man in Guelph torn down (1:25.16); Monthly mental health check-in (1:45.38); USports women’s hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:57.46); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:57.46) false full 326 de9c6435-92c9-416e-a7ca-d7c86c49f779 Mon, 9 Feb 2026 18:06:20 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-9th-2026-dojiqc02 The Mike Farwell Show | February 9th, 2026 CityNews 02:44:35 Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge won’t ask for reimbursement for LRT investment (24:27); Here are Canada’s 2026 Winter Olympic medal hopefuls, from hockey to freestyle skiing (44:32); Grand River Classic faces off against cancer (1:04.35); This Week in Music History (1:24.40); Drewe’s Views (1:44.44); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.56) Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge won’t ask for reimbursement for LRT investment (24:27); Here are Canada’s 2026 Winter Olympic medal hopefuls, from hockey to freestyle skiing (44:32); Grand River Classic faces off against cancer (1:04.35); This Week in Music History (1:24.40); Drewe’s Views (1:44.44); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.56) false full 325 179a6cdc-aad1-431c-98ea-37d67bced7c9 Fri, 6 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-6th-2026-JaygBdml The Mike Farwell Show | February 6th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:52 Opening Segment (0:00); Follow-up documentary to 'Rock This Town' premieres later this month (24:20); Wilfrid Laurier University opens new dome at University Stadium (44:38); KW Titans to celebrate local legends of sport in weekend game against first-place Five (55:06);The Coach's Show (1:05:17); USports women's hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:19:28); Friday Four Panel (1:25:50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:29) Opening Segment (0:00); Follow-up documentary to 'Rock This Town' premieres later this month (24:20); Wilfrid Laurier University opens new dome at University Stadium (44:38); KW Titans to celebrate local legends of sport in weekend game against first-place Five (55:06);The Coach's Show (1:05:17); USports women's hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:19:28); Friday Four Panel (1:25:50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:29) false full 324 3b0f9ea5-683d-4c30-8b5c-1bae7babd098 Thu, 5 Feb 2026 18:05:11 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-5th-2026-Wpr2g7_d The Mike Farwell Show | February 5th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:43 Opening Segment (0:00); Engineer who built most wells in Mannheim system says region's water crisis is manufactured (24:21); What Waterloo Region's water capacity crisis tells the NDP (44:23); Living Retired (1:04:26); Throwback Thursday (1:24:42); The Flipside - What are you doing while listening to the show? (1:45:02); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:18) Opening Segment (0:00); Engineer who built most wells in Mannheim system says region's water crisis is manufactured (24:21); What Waterloo Region's water capacity crisis tells the NDP (44:23); Living Retired (1:04:26); Throwback Thursday (1:24:42); The Flipside - What are you doing while listening to the show? (1:45:02); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:18) false full 323 f4f24ba7-80e5-4974-b99a-3b8269e8e53d Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:05:31 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-4th-2026-dtlRBOAh The Mike Farwell Show | February 4th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:40 Opening Segment (0:00); Planning approvals do not create immediate water usage (24:25); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:46); Canada's new grocery Code of Conduct is here, but don't expect any instant price drops (54:29); Cambridge Community Players stages first show of new season (1:04:47); Kin Club of KW prepares for 71st annual TV auction (1:15:41); Founder of Property Taxpayers Alliance wants Cambridge reimbursed for money spent on the ION light rail system (1:25:17); Political R&D (1:45:53); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:00) Opening Segment (0:00); Planning approvals do not create immediate water usage (24:25); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:46); Canada's new grocery Code of Conduct is here, but don't expect any instant price drops (54:29); Cambridge Community Players stages first show of new season (1:04:47); Kin Club of KW prepares for 71st annual TV auction (1:15:41); Founder of Property Taxpayers Alliance wants Cambridge reimbursed for money spent on the ION light rail system (1:25:17); Political R&D (1:45:53); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:00) false full 322 d08d8716-95bc-4090-9005-12a21da65d3f Wed, 4 Feb 2026 16:35:08 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-february-4th-2026-9xXM6vcu The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | February 4th, 2026 CityNews 00:09:10 false full 321 9812e7f6-036a-4ca1-9f09-9e3f995bd79a Tue, 3 Feb 2026 18:14:36 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-3rd-2026-9PNLaXbA The Mike Farwell Show | February 3rd, 2026 CityNews 02:44:45 Opening Segment (0:00); Pierre Poilievre sails through leadership review (24:22); Amendment to stop council cost-of-living increase designed to cut Wilmot budget (44:29); New AI-powered search tool helps out municipal websites (1:04.55); Ask the Chief (1:25.04); Ask the Chief (1:45.13); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.15) Opening Segment (0:00); Pierre Poilievre sails through leadership review (24:22); Amendment to stop council cost-of-living increase designed to cut Wilmot budget (44:29); New AI-powered search tool helps out municipal websites (1:04.55); Ask the Chief (1:25.04); Ask the Chief (1:45.13); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.15) false full 320 97e1eeea-4d77-4f8e-afc7-582f5342cf76 Mon, 2 Feb 2026 18:16:10 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-2nd-2026-tfNuwfPW The Mike Farwell Show | February 2nd, 2026 CityNews 02:45:20 Opening Segment (0:00); Eby's 'treason' comment appropriate, professor says (23:52); Black History Month community event aims to raise $50K for students (44:21); What does the new Canada Grocery Benefit mean for people in Waterloo Region? (1:04.50); This Week in Music History (1:25.02); Drewe's Views (1:45.17); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.45) Opening Segment (0:00); Eby's 'treason' comment appropriate, professor says (23:52); Black History Month community event aims to raise $50K for students (44:21); What does the new Canada Grocery Benefit mean for people in Waterloo Region? (1:04.50); This Week in Music History (1:25.02); Drewe's Views (1:45.17); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.45) false full 319 d9a81807-bf10-4399-904f-808e47c9d731 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:08:52 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-30th-2026-IthKz1Bc The Mike Farwell Show | January 30th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:57 Opening Segment (0:00); Adopting a dog from a laboratory, women shares experience raising Mack (24:05); KW Escape Room moves to new location (44:16); The Coach's Show (1:04:30); KW Titans to celebrate Black History Month during weekend game (1:17:16); Friday Four Panel (1:25:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:12) Opening Segment (0:00); Adopting a dog from a laboratory, women shares experience raising Mack (24:05); KW Escape Room moves to new location (44:16); The Coach's Show (1:04:30); KW Titans to celebrate Black History Month during weekend game (1:17:16); Friday Four Panel (1:25:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:12) false full 318 3de24113-5076-426d-8ccf-e11600a183eb Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:05:17 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-29th-2026-vnxZVOIq The Mike Farwell Show | January 29th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:03 Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge residents advocate for road safety improvements (24:14); Despite backlash, Cambridge doubles down on 'digital villains' (37:07); Carney government tries to ease the cost of groceries (44:42); Living Retired (1:05:04); Guelph MP pauses using X for social posts after Grok controversy (1:25:10); The Flipside - How are you handling all this snow? (1:45:28); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:38) Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge residents advocate for road safety improvements (24:14); Despite backlash, Cambridge doubles down on 'digital villains' (37:07); Carney government tries to ease the cost of groceries (44:42); Living Retired (1:05:04); Guelph MP pauses using X for social posts after Grok controversy (1:25:10); The Flipside - How are you handling all this snow? (1:45:28); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:38) false full 317 c8212a6c-4158-4c80-ad69-e33514df0641 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:31:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-31th-2026-jN_KVofB The Mike Farwell Show | January 28th, 2026 CityNews 02:41:36 Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge residents call city’s snow joke dismissive (23:02); Minding Ottawa’s Business (42:29); The growing water crisis beneath the Waterloo moraine (1:01:35); Updated research shows more than 85,000 Ontarians were homeless in 2025 (1:21:46); Political R&D (1:41:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:01:53) Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge residents call city’s snow joke dismissive (23:02); Minding Ottawa’s Business (42:29); The growing water crisis beneath the Waterloo moraine (1:01:35); Updated research shows more than 85,000 Ontarians were homeless in 2025 (1:21:46); Political R&D (1:41:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:01:53) false full 316 50b6759b-1266-4f8e-b82a-af1a5965699d Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:21:55 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-january-28th-2026-XgZi6sUo The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | January 28th, 2026 CityNews 00:08:57 false full 315 452d9063-82fa-409b-8066-bd868b9e5660 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:12:49 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-27th-2026-6Z3px63U The Mike Farwell Show | January 27th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:42 Opening Segment (0:00); Mayor 'profoundly frustrated' with recycling collection in Guelph (24:03); Doug Craig tables motion to keep regional chair an elected position (44:28); Local donation campaign cares for populations that may be in need of basic care items (1:04.48); Former FBI executive critical of latest shooting in Minneapolis (1:25.18); Kitchener to host 2026 Ringette Ontario Provincial 'A' Championships (1:45.53); KW Habilitation sounds alarm over individuals with intellectual disabilities waiting years for supports (1:55.57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.54) Opening Segment (0:00); Mayor 'profoundly frustrated' with recycling collection in Guelph (24:03); Doug Craig tables motion to keep regional chair an elected position (44:28); Local donation campaign cares for populations that may be in need of basic care items (1:04.48); Former FBI executive critical of latest shooting in Minneapolis (1:25.18); Kitchener to host 2026 Ringette Ontario Provincial 'A' Championships (1:45.53); KW Habilitation sounds alarm over individuals with intellectual disabilities waiting years for supports (1:55.57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.54) false full 314 a61d1c54-339b-4f34-982c-4625a7211a64 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:14:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-26-2026-97d_XdMD The Mike Farwell Show | January 26, 2026 CityNews 02:39:36 Opening Segment (0:00); Policy advisor for home builders critical of region's response to water shortage (23:12); Ontarians should care about Doug Ford’s cellphone records (43:29); USports women’s hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:02.48); This Week in Music History (1:21.56); Drewe’s Views (1:42.19); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:01.44) Opening Segment (0:00); Policy advisor for home builders critical of region's response to water shortage (23:12); Ontarians should care about Doug Ford’s cellphone records (43:29); USports women’s hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:02.48); This Week in Music History (1:21.56); Drewe’s Views (1:42.19); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:01.44) false full 313 d0fca724-cb76-4d53-a280-046dc11e2639 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:06:27 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-23rd-2026-PMMipCoi The Mike Farwell Show | January 23rd, 2026 CityNews 02:45:49 Opening Segment (0:00); Stratford man prepares to run 250 km as tribute to his wife (24:29); ‘Brady Brady’ books tell stories of hockey with heart (44:56); The Coach’s Show (1:05:50); Titans split weekend, prepare for Express (1:17:56); Friday Four Panel (1:26:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:17) Opening Segment (0:00); Stratford man prepares to run 250 km as tribute to his wife (24:29); ‘Brady Brady’ books tell stories of hockey with heart (44:56); The Coach’s Show (1:05:50); Titans split weekend, prepare for Express (1:17:56); Friday Four Panel (1:26:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:17) false full 312 40c0092c-0d7e-45dc-8ec1-23a69163cacd Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:04:42 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-22nd-2026-UfNQMePO The Mike Farwell Show | January 22nd, 2026 CityNews 02:45:18 Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo mayor stands alone against renoviction bylaw (23:16); Nearly one-fifth of Americans would prefer Canada become a U.S. territory or state (43:50); Canada lives because of the United States,' Trump says while jabbing Carney (1:04:45); Retro roller rink opens under former auto parts store in Kitchener (1:25:03); The Flipside - Should backseat drivers literally sit in the backseat? (1:45:20); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:37) Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo mayor stands alone against renoviction bylaw (23:16); Nearly one-fifth of Americans would prefer Canada become a U.S. territory or state (43:50); Canada lives because of the United States,' Trump says while jabbing Carney (1:04:45); Retro roller rink opens under former auto parts store in Kitchener (1:25:03); The Flipside - Should backseat drivers literally sit in the backseat? (1:45:20); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:37) false full 311 77c8f7c3-4bc7-4186-b935-7177468daaa1 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:08:11 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-21st-2026-DptmtY7h The Mike Farwell Show | January 21st, 2026 CityNews 02:44:50 Opening Segment (0:00); Enhanced snow removal motion coming to Cambridge council (24:06); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:24); Sweethearts for Hospice are back (1:04:18); Parking garage in Kitchener, Ont. could receive a heritage designation (1:24:31); Brian Bellows becomes second honouree added to Kitchener Rangers Level of Legacy (1:44:50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:13) Opening Segment (0:00); Enhanced snow removal motion coming to Cambridge council (24:06); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:24); Sweethearts for Hospice are back (1:04:18); Parking garage in Kitchener, Ont. could receive a heritage designation (1:24:31); Brian Bellows becomes second honouree added to Kitchener Rangers Level of Legacy (1:44:50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:13) false full 310 467d00de-27ae-47e2-807f-4463906d953e Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:45:59 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-january-21st-2026-xPENTQyd The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | January 21st, 2026 CityNews 00:11:52 false full 310 7f0ce461-c65a-46ea-9d88-ed495328372c Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:43:29 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-20th-2026-2Ibj0etO The Mike Farwell Show | January 20th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:24 Opening Segment (0:00); Carney weighs sending soldiers to Greenland (24:04); Engagement with China on electric vehicles is risky for Canadian auto industry (44:16); Let's Talk Sports celebrates the Waterloo Siskins and 80+ Hall of Fame (1:04.27); USports women's hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:18.54); Calls increase for review of CBC mandate (1:25.07); We need less talk and more action on housing (1:45.10); UW prof's documentary explores solutions to the housing crisis (1:57.20); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.16) Opening Segment (0:00); Carney weighs sending soldiers to Greenland (24:04); Engagement with China on electric vehicles is risky for Canadian auto industry (44:16); Let's Talk Sports celebrates the Waterloo Siskins and 80+ Hall of Fame (1:04.27); USports women's hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:18.54); Calls increase for review of CBC mandate (1:25.07); We need less talk and more action on housing (1:45.10); UW prof's documentary explores solutions to the housing crisis (1:57.20); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.16) false full 309 efbd70dc-93fb-4280-8b18-cd369c2c7e66 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:11:40 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-19th-2026-j7nvaNbM The Mike Farwell Show | January 19th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:49 Opening Segment (0:00); Multiple solutions needed to fix water capacity issue (24:05); BestWR releases updated scorecard on Vision One Million (44:17); Slanguage: How 6-7 makes sense even when it means nothing (1:04.34); This Week in Music History (1:24.57); Drewe's Views (1:45.29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.49) Opening Segment (0:00); Multiple solutions needed to fix water capacity issue (24:05); BestWR releases updated scorecard on Vision One Million (44:17); Slanguage: How 6-7 makes sense even when it means nothing (1:04.34); This Week in Music History (1:24.57); Drewe's Views (1:45.29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.49) false full 308 84e06015-d0dc-40ce-aa59-ef3466394c2c Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:04:21 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-16th-2026-6Lwb3T4J The Mike Farwell Show | January 16th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:11 Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener woman looking for stranger who helped family have one last goodbye with stepdad (24:06); Local tech community comes together in support of mental health (44:06); The Coach’s Show (1:04:06); KW Titans off to franchise-best start (1:15:32); Friday Four Panel (1:24:25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:24) Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener woman looking for stranger who helped family have one last goodbye with stepdad (24:06); Local tech community comes together in support of mental health (44:06); The Coach’s Show (1:04:06); KW Titans off to franchise-best start (1:15:32); Friday Four Panel (1:24:25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:24) false full 307 37a2e16d-af6b-4b49-84ab-81f2eb18631b Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:04:57 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-15th-2026-_LxSJUEl The Mike Farwell Show | January 15th, 2026 CityNews 02:42:01 Opening Segment (0:00); Build Urban calls for task force to address water supply issues (24:21); Ford's permit approvals have driven Waterloo to its water-taking limit (44:33); Living Retired (1:04:43); What Trump's aspiration to conquer Greenland means for Canada (1:23:55); The Flipside - How do you handle a partner who snores? (1:43:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:02:44) Opening Segment (0:00); Build Urban calls for task force to address water supply issues (24:21); Ford's permit approvals have driven Waterloo to its water-taking limit (44:33); Living Retired (1:04:43); What Trump's aspiration to conquer Greenland means for Canada (1:23:55); The Flipside - How do you handle a partner who snores? (1:43:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:02:44) false full 306 13f246c3-9af1-4224-b9d3-27a78b45be57 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:07:15 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-14th-2026-ow0x0XfL The Mike Farwell Show | January 14th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:18 Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge councillor wants to get fountains flowing again (24:26); Minding Ottawa's Business {44:34); Kickback returns to Rogers TV next Monday (1:04:43); USports women's hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:16:35); Fireworks Association questions Waterloo's new fireworks bylaw (1:24:49); Political R&D (1:44:59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:07) Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge councillor wants to get fountains flowing again (24:26); Minding Ottawa's Business {44:34); Kickback returns to Rogers TV next Monday (1:04:43); USports women's hockey championship returns to Waterloo Region in March (1:16:35); Fireworks Association questions Waterloo's new fireworks bylaw (1:24:49); Political R&D (1:44:59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:07) false full 305 9498e860-b1ae-4af2-8896-6d2ba96c385c Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:23:22 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-january-14th-2026-Cq6DXvNM The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | January 14th, 2026 CityNews 00:10:42 false full 305 c6549c8d-f9c7-404d-b28b-43c6bf3d44aa Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:12:31 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-13th-2026-nbAuQIU5 The Mike Farwell Show | January 13th, 2026 CityNews 02:41:47 Opening Segment (0:00); New map highlights service access gaps across Waterloo Region neighbourhoods (24:10); Grand River Transit riders frustrated by poor snow clearing at bus stops (44:25); Used tires pile up at illegal site near Sudbury (1:04.58); Will Ontario ever reach the $10/day childcare target? (1:25.06); Monthly mental health check-in (1:45.29); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:02.01) Opening Segment (0:00); New map highlights service access gaps across Waterloo Region neighbourhoods (24:10); Grand River Transit riders frustrated by poor snow clearing at bus stops (44:25); Used tires pile up at illegal site near Sudbury (1:04.58); Will Ontario ever reach the $10/day childcare target? (1:25.06); Monthly mental health check-in (1:45.29); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:02.01) false full 304 b1b4e44a-c743-4185-acdd-f5e636437fb6 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:08:59 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-12th-2026-T9amaH5S The Mike Farwell Show | January 12th, 2026 CityNews 02:44:53 Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo Region residents face growing tax burden (24:06); High-speed rail is hardly the highest priority for Canada (44:24); Putin continues advances in Ukraine while Trump sets sights on Greenland (1:04.27); This Week in Music History (1:24.41); Drewe’s Views (1:44.55); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.25) Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo Region residents face growing tax burden (24:06); High-speed rail is hardly the highest priority for Canada (44:24); Putin continues advances in Ukraine while Trump sets sights on Greenland (1:04.27); This Week in Music History (1:24.41); Drewe’s Views (1:44.55); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.25) false full 303 ea02b5f0-3f24-43fe-ac3a-8ab45d8b1a4b Fri, 9 Jan 2026 18:09:24 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-9th-2026-wIDu__Zq The Mike Farwell Show | January 9th, 2026 CityNews 02:44:34 Opening Segment (0:00); Guelph man builds tiny home in the woods for his homeless father-in-law (24:10); Rangers Reach partners with KidsAbility on new initiative (44:24); The Coach's Show (1:04:31); Friday Four Panel (1:24:42); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:50) Opening Segment (0:00); Guelph man builds tiny home in the woods for his homeless father-in-law (24:10); Rangers Reach partners with KidsAbility on new initiative (44:24); The Coach's Show (1:04:31); Friday Four Panel (1:24:42); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:50) false full 302 168539f3-631d-4244-9165-28b585a257e7 Thu, 8 Jan 2026 18:04:43 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-8th-2026-oBP_sx5d The Mike Farwell Show | January 8th, 2026 CityNews 02:46:11 Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo Region’s water capacity pushed to the limit (24:25); Regional council hears from more than a dozen delegates about the encampment at Weber and Victoria (45:00); Living Retired (1:05:33); Throwback Thursday (1:25:56); The Flipside - What was your new year’s resolution? (1:45:55); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:32) Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo Region’s water capacity pushed to the limit (24:25); Regional council hears from more than a dozen delegates about the encampment at Weber and Victoria (45:00); Living Retired (1:05:33); Throwback Thursday (1:25:56); The Flipside - What was your new year’s resolution? (1:45:55); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:32) false full 301 b0b2f9ed-d70b-4e01-a487-ae588fc62c63 Wed, 7 Jan 2026 18:06:33 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-7th-2026-S7IDlPrZ The Mike Farwell Show | January 7th, 2026 CityNews 02:45:17 Opening Segment (0:00); Ford vows to ban Crown Royal from LCBO over plant shutdown (24:25); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:44); Add social fitness to your list of New Year's resolutions (1:04:50); Work continues to finalize Wilmot budget with help from consultant (1:25:05); Political R&D (1:45:19); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:49) Opening Segment (0:00); Ford vows to ban Crown Royal from LCBO over plant shutdown (24:25); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:44); Add social fitness to your list of New Year's resolutions (1:04:50); Work continues to finalize Wilmot budget with help from consultant (1:25:05); Political R&D (1:45:19); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:49) false full 300 cd803c6f-d87d-412e-b282-54a591816130 Wed, 7 Jan 2026 15:19:59 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-january-7th-2026-squPTvUa The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | January 7th, 2026 CityNews 00:09:56 false full 300 3d38423f-1e4e-4885-b684-a0df3fdadb5d Tue, 6 Jan 2026 18:04:44 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-6th-2026-P3CA_Uel The Mike Farwell Show | January 6th, 2026 CityNews 02:46:02 Opening Segment (0:00); Thousands of Ontario public servants are back in the office in 2026 (24:19); PM says Canada stands by Venezuelan people's right to decide their future (44:53); Shantz House sits frozen waiting for development (1:05:05); Ask the Chief (1:25:25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:52) Opening Segment (0:00); Thousands of Ontario public servants are back in the office in 2026 (24:19); PM says Canada stands by Venezuelan people's right to decide their future (44:53); Shantz House sits frozen waiting for development (1:05:05); Ask the Chief (1:25:25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:52) false full 299 30db24ea-30f3-4f15-ad23-2d1f642881d3 Mon, 5 Jan 2026 18:03:58 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-5th-2026-2JuYxP3d The Mike Farwell Show | January 5th, 2026 CityNews 02:44:08 Opening Segment (0:00); Founder of Cambridge music series wants province to end ticket price gouging (24:06); Residents of Waterloo Region believe crime is rising, even when it isn't (44:14); What's needed to create lasting change in food insecurity? (1:03:53); This Week in Music History (1:24:04); Drewe's Views (1:44:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:19) Opening Segment (0:00); Founder of Cambridge music series wants province to end ticket price gouging (24:06); Residents of Waterloo Region believe crime is rising, even when it isn't (44:14); What's needed to create lasting change in food insecurity? (1:03:53); This Week in Music History (1:24:04); Drewe's Views (1:44:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:19) false full 298 64b5581d-141d-4db7-9c10-6ba389e1fe8f Fri, 2 Jan 2026 18:14:23 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-2nd-2026-Scpy5uZw The Mike Farwell Show | January 2nd , 2026 CityNews 02:45:27 Opening Segment (0:00); High-rise buildings generate heaps of waste (10:39); New book sheds light on Canada's leaders (20:42); KW Titans new season jumps off (41:31); Cody's Egg Shack (1:01.17); Local Children's author shares more about creating memorable characters (1:22.05); New Year, new resolutions with Coun. Scott Hamilton (1:43.16); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.50) Opening Segment (0:00); High-rise buildings generate heaps of waste (10:39); New book sheds light on Canada's leaders (20:42); KW Titans new season jumps off (41:31); Cody's Egg Shack (1:01.17); Local Children's author shares more about creating memorable characters (1:22.05); New Year, new resolutions with Coun. Scott Hamilton (1:43.16); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.50) false full 297 b1b1c6a1-ec38-4f41-a98d-24c22ebe9a06 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:15:34 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-22nd-2025-tanqv4fg-yI6HOyw8 The Mike Farwell Show | December 23rd, 2025 CityNews 02:48:50 Opening Segment (0:00); What was your most last minute, last-minute shopping experience? (24:45);The Year That Was in Waterloo Region (44:53); The Not $1-Million Christmas Question (1:05.09); The Year That Was in Kitchener (1:25.22); I Think It’s a Sign: The Pun Also Rises (1:46.10); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:09.05) Opening Segment (0:00); What was your most last minute, last-minute shopping experience? (24:45);The Year That Was in Waterloo Region (44:53); The Not $1-Million Christmas Question (1:05.09); The Year That Was in Kitchener (1:25.22); I Think It’s a Sign: The Pun Also Rises (1:46.10); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:09.05) false full 296 b02da0ef-c6c2-4d0a-8511-0dbeb0eb3cba Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:35:23 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-22nd-2025-pzythOxP The Mike Farwell Show | December 22nd, 2025 CityNews 02:47:53 Opening Segment (0:00); The Year That Was in Cambridge (24:20); The Not $1-Million Christmas Question (45:11); The Year That Was for the Ontario NDP (1:05.29); This Week in Music History (1:25.54); Drewe's Views (1:46.32); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.51) Opening Segment (0:00); The Year That Was in Cambridge (24:20); The Not $1-Million Christmas Question (45:11); The Year That Was for the Ontario NDP (1:05.29); This Week in Music History (1:25.54); Drewe's Views (1:46.32); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.51) false full 295 d5bc6045-399b-4416-88b8-a88670a1f587 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:26:37 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-19th-2025-zm1i2h3l-ZpbOn6p_ The Mike Farwell Show | December 19th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:01 Opening Segment (0:00); New WRPS communications centre ‘essential’ for operations (23:58); Program exposes high school students to careers in construction (44:24); The Coach’s Show (1:04.29); Is social entrepreneurship the key to changing the world? (1:14.35); Friday Four Panel (1:24.39); Friday Four Panel (1:44.49); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.59) Opening Segment (0:00); New WRPS communications centre ‘essential’ for operations (23:58); Program exposes high school students to careers in construction (44:24); The Coach’s Show (1:04.29); Is social entrepreneurship the key to changing the world? (1:14.35); Friday Four Panel (1:24.39); Friday Four Panel (1:44.49); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.59) false full 294 8f829888-eaf9-44c5-a5af-5c566e6b7e31 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:05:33 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-18th-2025-KA2cyRRS The Mike Farwell Show | December 18th, 2025 CityNews 02:45:46 Opening Segment (0:00); Changed police budget vote called 'mockery of democracy' by councillors (13:27); Cambridge looking to create Youth Employment Program to combat rising unemployment rates (24:10); Understanding turnover intentions among nurses in Ontario (44:35); Scrooge strikes Tavistock Santa Claus parade (55:35); Living Retired (1:05:18); Recapping 2025 with Leader of the Ontario Greens Mike Schreiner (1:25:22); The Flipside (1:45:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:02) Opening Segment (0:00); Changed police budget vote called 'mockery of democracy' by councillors (13:27); Cambridge looking to create Youth Employment Program to combat rising unemployment rates (24:10); Understanding turnover intentions among nurses in Ontario (44:35); Scrooge strikes Tavistock Santa Claus parade (55:35); Living Retired (1:05:18); Recapping 2025 with Leader of the Ontario Greens Mike Schreiner (1:25:22); The Flipside (1:45:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:02) false full 292 7901d95c-a30b-48cc-8448-7fa1b814ad00 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:08:13 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-17th-2025-MLCHNq94 The Mike Farwell Show | December 17th, 2025 CityNews 02:46:28 Opening Segment (0:00); Councillor who voted against plowing bike lanes wants it restored (13:08); Recapping 2025 with Mayor Dorothy McCabe (24:11); Minding Ottawa’s Business (44:59); Community appeal for new toys for needy kids (54:08); U16 Rangers to face-off with police for charity hockey game this weekend (1:05.28); Controversial ad technology tracks the age and gender of people walking by is causing concern (1:12.35); Rangers Reach launches holiday bonus raffle supporting Clarky’s Kids (1:25.58); Political R&D (1:46.09); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.28); Opening Segment (0:00); Councillor who voted against plowing bike lanes wants it restored (13:08); Recapping 2025 with Mayor Dorothy McCabe (24:11); Minding Ottawa’s Business (44:59); Community appeal for new toys for needy kids (54:08); U16 Rangers to face-off with police for charity hockey game this weekend (1:05.28); Controversial ad technology tracks the age and gender of people walking by is causing concern (1:12.35); Rangers Reach launches holiday bonus raffle supporting Clarky’s Kids (1:25.58); Political R&D (1:46.09); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.28); false full 291 57e695c7-ad3e-41fb-b178-a8381ecb9827 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:18:02 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-december-17th-2025-LIMnBKXM The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | December 17th, 2025 CityNews 00:09:07 false full 290 1bd86722-41fa-4b9d-ba35-56ff408378d2 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:08:47 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-16th-2025-gV7V66Ty The Mike Farwell Show | December 16th, 2025 CityNews 02:47:17 Opening Segment (0:00); Advocacy groups calling on the region for more transparency on water capacity issue (26:03); Public menorahs have a simple goal — to share light (46:33); WRHN Foundation has its inaugural CEO (1:07.03); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:16.33); ‘Buy now, pay later’ is everywhere this holiday season. Here’s how to avoid a debt hangover (1:27.15); Monthly housing segment with Habitat for Humanity (1:47.37); Local hospice expresses gratitude as holidays approach (1:58.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:07.46) Opening Segment (0:00); Advocacy groups calling on the region for more transparency on water capacity issue (26:03); Public menorahs have a simple goal — to share light (46:33); WRHN Foundation has its inaugural CEO (1:07.03); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:16.33); ‘Buy now, pay later’ is everywhere this holiday season. Here’s how to avoid a debt hangover (1:27.15); Monthly housing segment with Habitat for Humanity (1:47.37); Local hospice expresses gratitude as holidays approach (1:58.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:07.46) false full 289 08cb0b58-cb9b-4241-8749-502baf879055 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:05:56 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-15th-2025-6U4w_u_g The Mike Farwell Show | December 15th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:40 Opening Segment (0:00); Why Canada should avoid Australia's teen social media ban (23:52); Waterloo EDC has brought $3.9B to Waterloo Region (44:10); December brought star gazers two meteor showers (1:04:13); Ontario curling championship coming to Elmira (1:15:13); This Week in Music History (1:24:40); Drewe's Views (1:44:41); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:55) Opening Segment (0:00); Why Canada should avoid Australia's teen social media ban (23:52); Waterloo EDC has brought $3.9B to Waterloo Region (44:10); December brought star gazers two meteor showers (1:04:13); Ontario curling championship coming to Elmira (1:15:13); This Week in Music History (1:24:40); Drewe's Views (1:44:41); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:55) false full 288 8d946463-c94b-4954-bc19-a0a96a85a669 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:07:04 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-12th-2025-LtK3AbuA The Mike Farwell Show | December 12th, 2025 CityNews 02:46:45 Opening Segment (0:00); Motion coming to regional council asks for funding to create a warming centre for women in Cambridge (24:13); Free transit for seniors not the right answer for Waterloo Region (44:31); The Coach's Show (1:05:17); On the road with the Kitchener Rangers (1:16:49); Friday Four Panel (1:26:03); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:37) Opening Segment (0:00); Motion coming to regional council asks for funding to create a warming centre for women in Cambridge (24:13); Free transit for seniors not the right answer for Waterloo Region (44:31); The Coach's Show (1:05:17); On the road with the Kitchener Rangers (1:16:49); Friday Four Panel (1:26:03); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:37) false full 287 ef0ac507-5081-47aa-a319-de818550e0de Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:09:10 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-10th-2025-t4IOaqF1 The Mike Farwell Show | December 10th, 2025 CityNews 02:47:18 Opening Segment (0:00); Mayors urge Ontario to declare state of emergency to address homelessness, addiction (26:13); Time for Canadians to bank on Canada Post (46:32); On the road with the Kitchener Rangers (1:06.44); Ministers clinging to their posts does our democracy no favours (1:26.46); Political R&D (1:47.22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:07.28) Opening Segment (0:00); Mayors urge Ontario to declare state of emergency to address homelessness, addiction (26:13); Time for Canadians to bank on Canada Post (46:32); On the road with the Kitchener Rangers (1:06.44); Ministers clinging to their posts does our democracy no favours (1:26.46); Political R&D (1:47.22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:07.28) false full 286 91f4384c-ca38-475d-a345-09ac76486e52 Mon, 8 Dec 2025 18:07:53 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-8th-2025-Yg8CeZfd The Mike Farwell Show | December 8th, 2025 CityNews 02:43:00 Opening Segment (0:00); Neighbours launch petition seeking safety measures at busy Galt intersection (24:09); Three-tower condo cleared at former Preston Springs Hotel site (43:20); Local choir performing year end concerts for the community (1:02:21); Inshallah concert to support survivors of domestic violence (1:11:40); This Week in Music History (1:21:56); Drewe's Views (1:42:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:03:03) Opening Segment (0:00); Neighbours launch petition seeking safety measures at busy Galt intersection (24:09); Three-tower condo cleared at former Preston Springs Hotel site (43:20); Local choir performing year end concerts for the community (1:02:21); Inshallah concert to support survivors of domestic violence (1:11:40); This Week in Music History (1:21:56); Drewe's Views (1:42:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:03:03) false full 285 b5435951-cf7e-4781-b57b-631340f4ca29 Fri, 5 Dec 2025 18:07:54 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-05th-2025-cnPimU3l The Mike Farwell Show | December 5th, 2025 CityNews 02:45:42 Opening Segment (0:00); Holidays return to Uptown Waterloo with annual tree lighting tonight (24:08); Santa Claus comes to Elmira tomorrow (34:19); Women's group creator launches site to help local men make friends (44:28); Local author approaching $10,000 fundraising goal for cancer research (57:12); The Coach’s Show (1:04.32); Kitchener high school fundraises for national music festival opportunity (1:17.07); Friday Four Panel (1:25.06); Friday Four Panel (1:45.43); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.12) Opening Segment (0:00); Holidays return to Uptown Waterloo with annual tree lighting tonight (24:08); Santa Claus comes to Elmira tomorrow (34:19); Women's group creator launches site to help local men make friends (44:28); Local author approaching $10,000 fundraising goal for cancer research (57:12); The Coach’s Show (1:04.32); Kitchener high school fundraises for national music festival opportunity (1:17.07); Friday Four Panel (1:25.06); Friday Four Panel (1:45.43); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.12) false full 284 b92d8fe3-68c4-43c3-bb2f-c229cf745b9d Thu, 4 Dec 2025 18:09:55 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-4th-2025-xmzoXybC The Mike Farwell Show | December 4th, 2025 CityNews 02:45:01 Opening Segment (0:00); Carney's underlying message is solid (24:24); Canada's Food Price Report shows increases for next year (44:48); Living Retired (1:04.50); Throwback Thursday (1:25.05); The Flipside: "How it started, how it's going" (1:45.01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.16) Opening Segment (0:00); Carney's underlying message is solid (24:24); Canada's Food Price Report shows increases for next year (44:48); Living Retired (1:04.50); Throwback Thursday (1:25.05); The Flipside: "How it started, how it's going" (1:45.01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.16) false full 283 f28148be-067f-448a-94d4-8a891e19e613 Wed, 3 Dec 2025 18:05:46 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-3rd-2025-WpZdz6k4 The Mike Farwell Show | December 3rd, 2025 CityNews 02:37:19 Opening Segment (0:00); Region's designs for Arthur Street would remove parking (23:01); Minding Ottawa's Business (42:26); Canadian debt load increases to $2.62-trillion (51:51); Christmas tradition continues at Preston church (1:01:36); Local youth stage production of Footloose (1:14:46); Should Canadian politicians be allowed to block their constituents on social media? (1:20:55); Political R&D (1:40:08); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:59:11) Opening Segment (0:00); Region's designs for Arthur Street would remove parking (23:01); Minding Ottawa's Business (42:26); Canadian debt load increases to $2.62-trillion (51:51); Christmas tradition continues at Preston church (1:01:36); Local youth stage production of Footloose (1:14:46); Should Canadian politicians be allowed to block their constituents on social media? (1:20:55); Political R&D (1:40:08); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:59:11) false full 282 58707538-1787-4b23-afc0-cbcf9bffc8f0 Wed, 3 Dec 2025 17:01:53 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-december-3rd-2025-bpP5Qq9s The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | December 3rd, 2025 CityNews 00:09:08 false full 282 e0305480-d190-41d6-992d-fb46b3d9fb54 Tue, 2 Dec 2025 18:07:06 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-2nd-2025-NtGsiDJz The Mike Farwell Show | December 2nd, 2025 CityNews 02:45:31 Opening Segment (0:00); New data shows steep rise in gambling-related problems (24:28); Ontario government's threats to audit 'radical groups' puts funding at risk for local agencies (44:57); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (1:04:58); Donations to Child Witness Centre being matched as Holiday Campaign launches (1:14:38); Ask the Chief (1:25:13); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:04) Opening Segment (0:00); New data shows steep rise in gambling-related problems (24:28); Ontario government's threats to audit 'radical groups' puts funding at risk for local agencies (44:57); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (1:04:58); Donations to Child Witness Centre being matched as Holiday Campaign launches (1:14:38); Ask the Chief (1:25:13); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:04) false full 281 4f85e5ac-67ba-46ca-bcff-e0bd1597ae6f Mon, 1 Dec 2025 18:19:05 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-1st-2025-9pgSwQqS The Mike Farwell Show | December 1st, 2025 CityNews 02:44:59 Opening Segment (0:00); Company owned by dentist whose practice boasts it treats 'the Ford family' got $2M from Skills Development Fund (23:59); United Way wants to elevate generosity this Giving Tuesday (44:32); What does food insecurity look like across Waterloo Region? (1:04:32); Registration opens for annual Kiwanis Music Festival (1:14:57); This Week in Music History (1:24:43); Drewe's Views (1:44:51); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:03) Opening Segment (0:00); Company owned by dentist whose practice boasts it treats 'the Ford family' got $2M from Skills Development Fund (23:59); United Way wants to elevate generosity this Giving Tuesday (44:32); What does food insecurity look like across Waterloo Region? (1:04:32); Registration opens for annual Kiwanis Music Festival (1:14:57); This Week in Music History (1:24:43); Drewe's Views (1:44:51); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:03) false full 280 f8bac6f7-5717-4035-b5a1-9ec53a768ec6 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:11:25 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-28th-2025-zWp_mVSj The Mike Farwell Show | November 28th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:21 Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario musicians play on stage with Sir Paul McCartney (7:24.); Wonders of winter returns to Waterloo Park this weekend (27:40); Waterloo Region on track to create 4,000 funded childcare spaces by 2026 amid growing waitlist (38:06); The Coach's Show (46:48); Cambridge Redhawks have GOHL record in sight (57:32); Friday Four Panel (1:06.52); Friday Four Panel (1:26.22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:46.27); 12:30 PM: Tree of Hope 50/50 (2:05;05) Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario musicians play on stage with Sir Paul McCartney (7:24.); Wonders of winter returns to Waterloo Park this weekend (27:40); Waterloo Region on track to create 4,000 funded childcare spaces by 2026 amid growing waitlist (38:06); The Coach's Show (46:48); Cambridge Redhawks have GOHL record in sight (57:32); Friday Four Panel (1:06.52); Friday Four Panel (1:26.22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:46.27); 12:30 PM: Tree of Hope 50/50 (2:05;05) false full 279 ede91fe7-7a56-46c6-82c0-fe3c2c5e4e54 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:08:14 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-27th-2025-uHuqq0wW The Mike Farwell Show | November 27th, 2025 CityNews 02:46:27 Opening Segment (0:00); Residents in tall Waterloo towers oppose other tall towers (24:24); Community conversation coming on how to age will in place with senior population growing (44:34); The Ultimate Fate of 240 Faculty Members Of Conestoga College: (1:05.19); Blue Jays Hunter (1:15.55); Historic landmark in Guelph up for lease (1:25.48); The Flipside: “What weird way did you injure yourself? (1:46.06); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.30) Opening Segment (0:00); Residents in tall Waterloo towers oppose other tall towers (24:24); Community conversation coming on how to age will in place with senior population growing (44:34); The Ultimate Fate of 240 Faculty Members Of Conestoga College: (1:05.19); Blue Jays Hunter (1:15.55); Historic landmark in Guelph up for lease (1:25.48); The Flipside: “What weird way did you injure yourself? (1:46.06); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.30) false full 278 0fa0de73-16e6-4430-9823-47729cb50717 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:05:03 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-26th-2025-1El6ubfc The Mike Farwell Show | November 26th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:35 Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo staff looking into possibility of new aquatic facility (23:54); Minding Ottawa's Business (43:55); Will AI automation really kill jobs? A new survey finds Canadian workers are split on the answer (55:00); Cambridge theatre stages a different side of the Harry Potter story (1:03:58); Third annual winter market returns to Elmira (1:17:38); Proposed heritage conservation district plan could change redevelopment in the historic core of Galt (1:24:29); Political R&D (1:44:31); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:09) Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo staff looking into possibility of new aquatic facility (23:54); Minding Ottawa's Business (43:55); Will AI automation really kill jobs? A new survey finds Canadian workers are split on the answer (55:00); Cambridge theatre stages a different side of the Harry Potter story (1:03:58); Third annual winter market returns to Elmira (1:17:38); Proposed heritage conservation district plan could change redevelopment in the historic core of Galt (1:24:29); Political R&D (1:44:31); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:09) false full 277 86252ba9-d1b6-4ecc-bd71-0f5593be92e3 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:21:52 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-november-26th-2025-ETiacN1_ The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | November 26th, 2025 CityNews 00:10:31 false full 277 4939b3a6-d623-426f-a984-bbca6901f11d Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:05:41 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-25th-2025-B51_DLRx The Mike Farwell Show | November 25th, 2025 CityNews 02:46:31 Opening Segment (0:00); State-of-the-art production facility coming to the region to build new affordable modular homes (24:12); Guelph Storm minority owner reflects on underdog win (44:35); IBL to go pro in 2026, changes name to Canadian Baseball League (57:28); Lincoln Road Chapel hosts Christmas market in support of Ray of Hope (1:04:45); Concordia Club's Weihnachtmarkt returns for a fifth year (1:16:19); National Coalition Demands Online Safety Act by Year-End to Protect Canada's Children (1:25:17); Volunteers help youth develop their full potential as future leaders (1:45:37); New Hamburg author releases biography of former Ontario deputy culture minister (1:54:33); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:51) Opening Segment (0:00); State-of-the-art production facility coming to the region to build new affordable modular homes (24:12); Guelph Storm minority owner reflects on underdog win (44:35); IBL to go pro in 2026, changes name to Canadian Baseball League (57:28); Lincoln Road Chapel hosts Christmas market in support of Ray of Hope (1:04:45); Concordia Club's Weihnachtmarkt returns for a fifth year (1:16:19); National Coalition Demands Online Safety Act by Year-End to Protect Canada's Children (1:25:17); Volunteers help youth develop their full potential as future leaders (1:45:37); New Hamburg author releases biography of former Ontario deputy culture minister (1:54:33); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:51) false full 276 4ddae7c4-fc56-4241-a8b7-b705e35eee34 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:06:08 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-24th-2025-UCRlHqlV The Mike Farwell Show | November 24th, 2025 CityNews 02:45:36 Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge businesses think stormwater credit process is unfair (24:23); New measures require impaired drivers to pay ongoing child support if they kill a child's parent or guardian (44:47); May Court Club celebrates the holidays with annual Christmas Dreams fundraising raffle (1:05:22); This Week in Music History (1:25:43); Drewe's Views (1:45:49); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:54) Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge businesses think stormwater credit process is unfair (24:23); New measures require impaired drivers to pay ongoing child support if they kill a child's parent or guardian (44:47); May Court Club celebrates the holidays with annual Christmas Dreams fundraising raffle (1:05:22); This Week in Music History (1:25:43); Drewe's Views (1:45:49); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:54) false full 275 ad1389c6-a6a9-42ac-ad64-0aae10fdd7a8 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:09:15 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-21st-2025-Y8azJDJJ The Mike Farwell Show | November 21st, 2025 CityNews 02:45:48 Opening Segment (0:00); Guelph Storm selected to host Memorial Cup 2027 (24:24); The greatest TV episodes of all time (44:41); The Coach’s Show (1:05.13); Local golfers take aim in North American simulator showdown (1:16.26); Friday Four Panel (1:25.26); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.01) Opening Segment (0:00); Guelph Storm selected to host Memorial Cup 2027 (24:24); The greatest TV episodes of all time (44:41); The Coach’s Show (1:05.13); Local golfers take aim in North American simulator showdown (1:16.26); Friday Four Panel (1:25.26); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.01) false full 274 5bf8953a-5332-4b86-9277-52cb50ee7b95 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:16:40 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-20th-2025-lSgYiPUY The Mike Farwell Show | November 20th, 2025 CityNews 02:45:06 Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge heads speak out on budget amendment concerns (24:07); Breaking point authors lecture in Waterloo on forces 'reshaping political landscape' (44:39); Living Retired (1:05:00); Cervical cancer rates show a 'concerning plateau,' according to new Canadian Cancer Society data (1:05:09); Riverfest Elora closes after 15 seasons from financial restraints (1:34:29); The Flipside: "What corporal punishment did you receive at school?" (1:45:35); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:41) Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge heads speak out on budget amendment concerns (24:07); Breaking point authors lecture in Waterloo on forces 'reshaping political landscape' (44:39); Living Retired (1:05:00); Cervical cancer rates show a 'concerning plateau,' according to new Canadian Cancer Society data (1:05:09); Riverfest Elora closes after 15 seasons from financial restraints (1:34:29); The Flipside: "What corporal punishment did you receive at school?" (1:45:35); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:41) false full 273 beb44933-6bf1-4617-8b08-8bab677ab199 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:06:47 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-19th-2025-VRoGycw1 The Mike Farwell Show | November 19th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:32 Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge councillors push back at tense public meeting (23:56); Minding Ottawa’s Business (44:33); Laurier’s University of the Future symposium takes place Friday (53:51); One-woman spy drama Spycraft hits the stage in Fergus (1:04.50); Getting ready for the 45th Hespeler Santa Claus parade (1:14.08); Thresholds will sever a new piece of land to give to an Indigenous organization (1:24.56); Political R&D (1:44.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.58) Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge councillors push back at tense public meeting (23:56); Minding Ottawa’s Business (44:33); Laurier’s University of the Future symposium takes place Friday (53:51); One-woman spy drama Spycraft hits the stage in Fergus (1:04.50); Getting ready for the 45th Hespeler Santa Claus parade (1:14.08); Thresholds will sever a new piece of land to give to an Indigenous organization (1:24.56); Political R&D (1:44.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.58) false full 272 875a2333-2896-4bb9-ab1c-932b1b999aeb Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:31:33 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-november-19th-2025-_sT5EQu9 The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | November 19th, 2025 CityNews 00:09:16 false full 271 72f42bd6-6b38-400c-b217-1e6b5b032390 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:05:12 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-18th-2025-_NRw3ulq The Mike Farwell Show | November 18th, 2025 CityNews 02:45:16 Opening Segment (0:00); First look into a Corporate Facilities Strategic Plan coming to regional council this week (24:27); Carney government wins crucial confidence vote on budget (44:31); Local athletes fundraise for tour to UK (1:04:59); Hubertushaus to host Christmas market this weekend (1:16:23); Rewriting a hit novel, The Wealthy Barber is back to help with new financial challenges (1:25:38); Monthly housing segment with Habitat for Humanity (1:45:43); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:52) Opening Segment (0:00); First look into a Corporate Facilities Strategic Plan coming to regional council this week (24:27); Carney government wins crucial confidence vote on budget (44:31); Local athletes fundraise for tour to UK (1:04:59); Hubertushaus to host Christmas market this weekend (1:16:23); Rewriting a hit novel, The Wealthy Barber is back to help with new financial challenges (1:25:38); Monthly housing segment with Habitat for Humanity (1:45:43); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:52) false full 270 60b4e18d-91e5-48a4-8f2d-92d3fc260836 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:06:22 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-17th-2025-Yv9zEuL1 The Mike Farwell Show | November 17th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:49 Opening Segment (0:00); Regional councillor says municipal government impacted by proposed provincial legislation (24:07); Who's really the radical here? (44:37); Smile Cookie campaign to benefit Saint Luke's Place (1:04:45); Urban violence on the rise in Canada (1:13:48); This Week in Music History (1:24:52); Drewe's Views (1:45:10); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:12) Opening Segment (0:00); Regional councillor says municipal government impacted by proposed provincial legislation (24:07); Who's really the radical here? (44:37); Smile Cookie campaign to benefit Saint Luke's Place (1:04:45); Urban violence on the rise in Canada (1:13:48); This Week in Music History (1:24:52); Drewe's Views (1:45:10); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:12) false full 269 bd1f17ac-d254-4767-b436-03368780b621 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:08:02 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-14th-2025-YYFIC6zU The Mike Farwell Show | November 14th, 2025 CityNews 02:47:16 Opening Segment (0:00); 15-year-old launches Civic Clarity Foundation, a new model for youth engagement (24:26); Waterloo film fest blends pop culture, charity, and community spirit (44:38); The Coach’s Show (1:05.29); KW Daytimers to host the 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame Induction (1:17.29); Friday Four Panel (1:26.38); Friday Four Panel (1:47.01); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:07.36) Opening Segment (0:00); 15-year-old launches Civic Clarity Foundation, a new model for youth engagement (24:26); Waterloo film fest blends pop culture, charity, and community spirit (44:38); The Coach’s Show (1:05.29); KW Daytimers to host the 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame Induction (1:17.29); Friday Four Panel (1:26.38); Friday Four Panel (1:47.01); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:07.36) false full 268 07b7103b-0443-45ca-8bf7-e3a952094711 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:10:44 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-13th-2025-ql82m21Q The Mike Farwell Show | November 13th, 2025 CityNews 02:36:20 Opening Segment (0:00); Some Breslau residents upset by new bill for over $13,000 from Woolwich Township (23:26); Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech that sparked resignations by news bosses (42:24); Living Retired (1:01.20); Management consultant brings AI into HR (1:20.31); The Flipside: “Tell us about your celebrity encounter (1:39.42); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:58.57) Opening Segment (0:00); Some Breslau residents upset by new bill for over $13,000 from Woolwich Township (23:26); Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech that sparked resignations by news bosses (42:24); Living Retired (1:01.20); Management consultant brings AI into HR (1:20.31); The Flipside: “Tell us about your celebrity encounter (1:39.42); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:58.57) false full 267 6a1658e4-679a-4003-b389-9f1adc7b6732 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:07:06 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-12-2025-ylbWL70P The Mike Farwell Show | November 12, 2025 CityNews 02:44:46 Opening Segment (0:00); Canada loses its measles elimination status (24:00); Minding Ottawa’s Business (44:06); Ontario’s living wage continues to increase from last year (53:02); Noteworthy Singers prepare for annual Christmas Joy charitable concert (1:04:07); Impact Film Festival supports Safe Water Social Ventures (1:17:18); Former federal cabinet minister pens book on ‘Pursuing a Public Life’ (1:24:43); Political R&D (1:45:03); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:55) Opening Segment (0:00); Canada loses its measles elimination status (24:00); Minding Ottawa’s Business (44:06); Ontario’s living wage continues to increase from last year (53:02); Noteworthy Singers prepare for annual Christmas Joy charitable concert (1:04:07); Impact Film Festival supports Safe Water Social Ventures (1:17:18); Former federal cabinet minister pens book on ‘Pursuing a Public Life’ (1:24:43); Political R&D (1:45:03); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:55) false full 266 a1e3d3d4-e69e-4fae-8af6-bb048fa61571 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:21:19 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-november-12th-2025-DSa4EweL The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | November 12th, 2025 CityNews 00:08:36 false full 265 f1d725db-c21e-4dea-871e-c1b6115409c1 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:18:13 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-12th-2025-NnyJs2UI The Mike Farwell Show | November 11th, 2025 CityNews 02:47:20 Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener woman to share grandfather's story at event to mark 80 years since Victory over Japan (24:57); New Hamburg Legion helps raise "Lest We Forget" Poppy Flag on Parliament Hill for first time (45:16); Daughter finds parent's Love letters from WWII, binding them together to create historic book (53:11); OK2BME celebrates 20th anniversary, supporting people with mental health (1:05:25); A threat to the fret: 'Guitar for Kids' losing instrument storage unit (1:12:24); Remembrance Day Moment of Silence (1:20:22); Local musician releases new single to mark Remembrance Day (1:26:46); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:47:01); New film by UW prof explores solutions to housing crisis (1:57:27); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:07:26) Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener woman to share grandfather's story at event to mark 80 years since Victory over Japan (24:57); New Hamburg Legion helps raise "Lest We Forget" Poppy Flag on Parliament Hill for first time (45:16); Daughter finds parent's Love letters from WWII, binding them together to create historic book (53:11); OK2BME celebrates 20th anniversary, supporting people with mental health (1:05:25); A threat to the fret: 'Guitar for Kids' losing instrument storage unit (1:12:24); Remembrance Day Moment of Silence (1:20:22); Local musician releases new single to mark Remembrance Day (1:26:46); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:47:01); New film by UW prof explores solutions to housing crisis (1:57:27); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:07:26) false full 264 6ed964ab-053f-4bd0-918a-e6cfa331162e Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:05:02 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-10th-2025-qahIDIQ4 The Mike Farwell Show | November 10th, 2025 CityNews 02:45:09 Opening Segment (0:00); Big blue box collection changes coming in new year (24:23); Why are political staffers - not ministry officials - making decisions about who gets taxpayer funds? (45:01); Foster dogs looking for loving forever homes before the holidays (1:05:02); This Week in Music History (1:25:14); Drewe's Views (1:45:28); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:40) Opening Segment (0:00); Big blue box collection changes coming in new year (24:23); Why are political staffers - not ministry officials - making decisions about who gets taxpayer funds? (45:01); Foster dogs looking for loving forever homes before the holidays (1:05:02); This Week in Music History (1:25:14); Drewe's Views (1:45:28); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:40) false full 263 1e662b93-eb06-4494-9ebe-2065f7b5c17f Fri, 7 Nov 2025 18:31:12 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-7th-2025-NGPYz8L6 The Mike Farwell Show | November 7th, 2025 CityNews 02:39:20 Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener Mayor approving of Provincial Fall Economic Statement released this week (24:07); Raising money for those in need, man plans 51km running loop around Kitchener (44:23); Guelph Film Festival opens today (57:01); The Coach's Show (1:04:52); Laurier's Golden Hawks are headed to a third straight Yates Cup (1:16:35); Friday Four Panel (1:25:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:59:34) Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener Mayor approving of Provincial Fall Economic Statement released this week (24:07); Raising money for those in need, man plans 51km running loop around Kitchener (44:23); Guelph Film Festival opens today (57:01); The Coach's Show (1:04:52); Laurier's Golden Hawks are headed to a third straight Yates Cup (1:16:35); Friday Four Panel (1:25:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:59:34) false full 262 14666021-bfa5-451a-97f9-6e9bc4f8f2e9 Thu, 6 Nov 2025 18:08:45 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-6th-2025-HvmqSJdE The Mike Farwell Show | November 6th, 2025 CityNews 02:45:10 Opening Segment (0:00); Liberals release first budget since Mark Carney became Canada's Prime Minister (24:05); Chris d'Entremont's floor crossing met with mix of admiration, admonition at home in N.S. (44:31); Living Retired (1:05.04); Throwback Thursday (1:25.29) The Flipside: “Is it okay to make your child pay the portion of your car insurance that they caused to increase? (1:45.17); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.28) Opening Segment (0:00); Liberals release first budget since Mark Carney became Canada's Prime Minister (24:05); Chris d'Entremont's floor crossing met with mix of admiration, admonition at home in N.S. (44:31); Living Retired (1:05.04); Throwback Thursday (1:25.29) The Flipside: “Is it okay to make your child pay the portion of your car insurance that they caused to increase? (1:45.17); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.28) false full 261 d91e594f-33c9-4cbc-98b6-e556aa04e54e Wed, 5 Nov 2025 18:03:38 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-5th-2025-PX2OX5P0 The Mike Farwell Show | November 5th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:37 Opening Segment (0:00); E-scooters, e-bikes and enclosed mobility scooters are causing problems (24:05); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:07); Three bands bring Fall Ball to local brewery (53:24); Oma's Siskona of KW to host holiday market next week (1:04:40); Rotary online auction launches for another year (1:12:20); Brock and Dalby's 'Big Win' 50/50 supports Breast Cancer Canada (1:25:03); Political R&D (1:44:59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:04) Opening Segment (0:00); E-scooters, e-bikes and enclosed mobility scooters are causing problems (24:05); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:07); Three bands bring Fall Ball to local brewery (53:24); Oma's Siskona of KW to host holiday market next week (1:04:40); Rotary online auction launches for another year (1:12:20); Brock and Dalby's 'Big Win' 50/50 supports Breast Cancer Canada (1:25:03); Political R&D (1:44:59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:04) false full 260 a4abaed0-8560-428a-b4cf-1fbc4ce95087 Wed, 5 Nov 2025 15:28:29 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-november-5th-2025-3XTJq8J3 The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | November 5th , 2025 CityNews 00:09:06 false full 260 6f568d05-c348-4578-b240-addffa3d6a18 Tue, 4 Nov 2025 18:10:16 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-4th-2025-T1CWy8T_ The Mike Farwell Show | November 4th, 2025 CityNews 02:45:08 Opening Segment (0:00); Polocorp Co-CEO calls for ION Stage 2 LRT Expansion (24:20); What's going to be in Carney's first budget? (44:26); Tuesday Tech Spotlight: Alokai's AI reconnects HR (1:04:30); The holiday season launches this weekend with the Ayr Nutcracker Market (1:16:16); Ask the Chief (1:24:57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:22:) Opening Segment (0:00); Polocorp Co-CEO calls for ION Stage 2 LRT Expansion (24:20); What's going to be in Carney's first budget? (44:26); Tuesday Tech Spotlight: Alokai's AI reconnects HR (1:04:30); The holiday season launches this weekend with the Ayr Nutcracker Market (1:16:16); Ask the Chief (1:24:57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:22:) false full 259 506fa60b-e678-4d86-ac4b-244977d7e9b3 Mon, 3 Nov 2025 18:10:58 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-3rd-2025-sCR0bv8U The Mike Farwell Show | November 3rd, 2025 CityNews 02:46:35 Opening Segment (0:00); Blue Jay Hunter (24:01); UW student leaders say they were told to stay silent on Bill 33, until it passes (45:09); Waterloo Wayside invites community in for open house this week (55:55); Another record-breaking year for Canadians to go hungry (1:05.32); November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month (1:15.31); This Week in Music History (1:26.14); Drewe’s Views (1:46.36); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.50) Opening Segment (0:00); Blue Jay Hunter (24:01); UW student leaders say they were told to stay silent on Bill 33, until it passes (45:09); Waterloo Wayside invites community in for open house this week (55:55); Another record-breaking year for Canadians to go hungry (1:05.32); November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month (1:15.31); This Week in Music History (1:26.14); Drewe’s Views (1:46.36); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:06.50) false full 258 20e41e9c-72ff-4f42-b389-dc5920c71814 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:08:13 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-31st-2025-eDiXs3j2 The Mike Farwell Show | October 31st, 2025 CityNews 02:46:48 Opening Segment (0:00); How the sound in horror movies triggers our fear response (24:55); Is the Homer Watson Gallery still haunted? (45:43); Less Candy, More Cost? Halloween Treats Are Playing Tricks (57:48); The Coach’s Show (1:05.57); Friday Four Panel (1:26.37); Friday Four Panel (1:46.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:07.09) Opening Segment (0:00); How the sound in horror movies triggers our fear response (24:55); Is the Homer Watson Gallery still haunted? (45:43); Less Candy, More Cost? Halloween Treats Are Playing Tricks (57:48); The Coach’s Show (1:05.57); Friday Four Panel (1:26.37); Friday Four Panel (1:46.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:07.09) false full 257 90c831b6-2fc1-4950-ac94-a2f047334099 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:06:07 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-30th-2025-tyrpkmrH The Mike Farwell Show | October 30th, 2025 CityNews 02:46:13 Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario to scrap fixed election dates, raise donation limits under new bill (24:12); Fight against renovictions continues in Waterloo Region (45:09); United Way Ultimate Burger Battle begins next week (1:05.44); Cambridge Councillor says “almost no one wants the LRT” (1:25.59); The Flipside: “What’s the best Halloween candy? (1:46.07); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkbaczk Hour! (2:06.19) Opening Segment (0:00); Ontario to scrap fixed election dates, raise donation limits under new bill (24:12); Fight against renovictions continues in Waterloo Region (45:09); United Way Ultimate Burger Battle begins next week (1:05.44); Cambridge Councillor says “almost no one wants the LRT” (1:25.59); The Flipside: “What’s the best Halloween candy? (1:46.07); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkbaczk Hour! (2:06.19) false full 256 9795814d-ef68-434b-8f91-07f65fe67501 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:06:16 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-29th-2025-tn4q5jsu The Mike Farwell Show | October 29th, 2025 CityNews 02:46:49 Opening Segment (0:00); Local paramedics face rising violence on the job (24:43); Minding Ottawa's Business (45:21); Explore Your Future Career Expo returns next month (56:54); New community group assembles following threats to 2SLGBTQ+ events (1:06:04); Blue Jay Hunter (1:26:31); Political R&D (1:46:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:53) Opening Segment (0:00); Local paramedics face rising violence on the job (24:43); Minding Ottawa's Business (45:21); Explore Your Future Career Expo returns next month (56:54); New community group assembles following threats to 2SLGBTQ+ events (1:06:04); Blue Jay Hunter (1:26:31); Political R&D (1:46:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:53) false full 255 a0dfcd3a-55a6-4c34-9c99-3eb5861aec87 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:20:07 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-october-29th-2025-sLDjqitO The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | October 29th, 2025 CityNews 00:10:55 false full 255 5b6667f4-7bdc-477d-91a0-1c9437a8a18c Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:12:04 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-28th-2025-9u7q1OyB The Mike Farwell Show | October 28th, 2025 CityNews 02:45:40 Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo Region set to bring 2026 tax increase under 5% (24:24); U.S. trade talks 'going nowhere fast': Trew on additional tariffs on Canadian products (45:02); WCDSB pulls back on French Immersion changes for Holy Rosary (1:05:12); St. Mary's Legacy and KW Legacy renew scholarship partnership (1:25:37); Royal City Science marks milestone achievements with star-studded science event (1:45:55); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:08) Opening Segment (0:00); Waterloo Region set to bring 2026 tax increase under 5% (24:24); U.S. trade talks 'going nowhere fast': Trew on additional tariffs on Canadian products (45:02); WCDSB pulls back on French Immersion changes for Holy Rosary (1:05:12); St. Mary's Legacy and KW Legacy renew scholarship partnership (1:25:37); Royal City Science marks milestone achievements with star-studded science event (1:45:55); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:08) false full 254 14b6aefd-461a-4d6b-ab8b-ac270aa939ab Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:06:30 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-27th-2025-_7nmRE_O The Mike Farwell Show | October 27th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:50 Opening Segment (0:00); Blue Jays fans strike out scoring tickets to the World Series (24:21); Ontario MPPs return to Queen's Park and resume sitting after extended summer break (44:46); Executive director of SHOW: LRT expansion into Cambridge vital for accessibility and inclusion (1:04:54); This Week in Music History (1:25:06); Drewe's Views (1:45:09); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:09) Opening Segment (0:00); Blue Jays fans strike out scoring tickets to the World Series (24:21); Ontario MPPs return to Queen's Park and resume sitting after extended summer break (44:46); Executive director of SHOW: LRT expansion into Cambridge vital for accessibility and inclusion (1:04:54); This Week in Music History (1:25:06); Drewe's Views (1:45:09); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:09) false full 253 ffcd5968-fdb3-4e5f-bd0e-a71aa8584ebf Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:06:18 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-24th-2025-ZoAZ3pBp The Mike Farwell Show | October 24th, 2025 CityNews 02:46:45 Opening Segment (0:00); Region learning from World Series as preparations continue for 2026 Ontario Summer Games (16:04); Porchlight reaches out to community after funding cuts for program providing mental health resources to local children (24:15); Historic Cambridge journal found in a London thrift store (44:16); The Coach's Show (1:04:42); Friday Four Panel (1:25:02); Blue Jays, World Series provide economic boom for Toronto (2:06:30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:19:27) Opening Segment (0:00); Region learning from World Series as preparations continue for 2026 Ontario Summer Games (16:04); Porchlight reaches out to community after funding cuts for program providing mental health resources to local children (24:15); Historic Cambridge journal found in a London thrift store (44:16); The Coach's Show (1:04:42); Friday Four Panel (1:25:02); Blue Jays, World Series provide economic boom for Toronto (2:06:30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:19:27) false full 252 d8e3f14b-d43f-4c6d-be4e-eba6fcf10e94 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:14:16 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-23rd-2025-LE2QqmA3 The Mike Farwell Show | October 23rd, 2025 CityNews 02:45:01 Opening Segment (0:00); Carney hands out pre-budget preview of plan to 'build a stronger economy (24:14); Kitchener 2SLGBTQ+ events cancelled after threats of disruption (44:11); Landlord and Tenant Board dismisses renoviction at Kitchener apartment building (1:04.04); What ‘The Paper’ reveals about local news and journalism today (1:24.12); The Flipside: “What is your favourite Blue Jay’s memory? (1:44.25); Blue Jay’s fan that caught Springer’s home run ball knew something ‘amazing’ would happen (2:05.15); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:25.17) Opening Segment (0:00); Carney hands out pre-budget preview of plan to 'build a stronger economy (24:14); Kitchener 2SLGBTQ+ events cancelled after threats of disruption (44:11); Landlord and Tenant Board dismisses renoviction at Kitchener apartment building (1:04.04); What ‘The Paper’ reveals about local news and journalism today (1:24.12); The Flipside: “What is your favourite Blue Jay’s memory? (1:44.25); Blue Jay’s fan that caught Springer’s home run ball knew something ‘amazing’ would happen (2:05.15); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:25.17) false full 251 82cf99e0-3dbc-42ca-9b23-d6be1600410d Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:07:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-22nd-2025-FLBY3NLI The Mike Farwell Show | October 22nd, 2025 CityNews 02:45:45 Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener mayor delivers 2025 State of the City Address (24:02); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:24); Cambridge RedHawks off to record-setting star (55:07); Rangers Reach ready for Fall Mega Jackpot (1:04.30); Blue Jay Hunter (1:25.06); Political R&D (1:45.24); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.32) Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener mayor delivers 2025 State of the City Address (24:02); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:24); Cambridge RedHawks off to record-setting star (55:07); Rangers Reach ready for Fall Mega Jackpot (1:04.30); Blue Jay Hunter (1:25.06); Political R&D (1:45.24); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.32) false full 250 8b3c3af9-08bc-43af-ac6a-12ae700c8020 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:21:30 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-october-22nd-2025-bmBXWeqz The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | October 22nd, 2025 CityNews 00:10:42 false full 249 485f46bd-24c5-4acd-a3bb-914875624b80 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:03:47 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-21st-2025-qFuZVPSo The Mike Farwell Show | October 21st, 2025 CityNews 02:46:21 Opening Segment (0:00); Blue Jays advance to the World Series (24:19); Uptown residents advocate for responsible growth (44:29); Grand Philharmonic Choir adopts a new look (1:04:55); Annual auction supports Elmira District Community Living (1:16:32); Stellantis shows Canada's industrial economy is on the line (1:25:44); Monthly housing segment with Habitat for Humanity (1:46:04); House of Friendship changing its Christmas food program (1:57:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:17) Opening Segment (0:00); Blue Jays advance to the World Series (24:19); Uptown residents advocate for responsible growth (44:29); Grand Philharmonic Choir adopts a new look (1:04:55); Annual auction supports Elmira District Community Living (1:16:32); Stellantis shows Canada's industrial economy is on the line (1:25:44); Monthly housing segment with Habitat for Humanity (1:46:04); House of Friendship changing its Christmas food program (1:57:22); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:06:17) false full 248 bb6a7f61-f600-48f8-bade-7592cdaa8eda Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:22:49 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-20th-2025-z03a4Crc The Mike Farwell Show | October 20th, 2025 CityNews 02:39:50 Opening Segment (0:00); Sensitivity training, no dock of pay for Cambridge councillor (24:23); Ontario to speed up Toronto-Kitchener GO service (44:31); Waterloo partners with Accelerator Centre to boost med-tech innovations (1:04:43); This Week in Music History (1:24:22); Drewe's Views (1:43:04); Five Minutes With Farwell (1:56:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:01:52) Opening Segment (0:00); Sensitivity training, no dock of pay for Cambridge councillor (24:23); Ontario to speed up Toronto-Kitchener GO service (44:31); Waterloo partners with Accelerator Centre to boost med-tech innovations (1:04:43); This Week in Music History (1:24:22); Drewe's Views (1:43:04); Five Minutes With Farwell (1:56:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:01:52) false full 247 6fa3faae-bb2a-4f2d-bdcf-569334cfe82e Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:08:35 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-17th-2025-_72yP_dm The Mike Farwell Show | October 17th, 2025 CityNews 02:33:43 Opening Segment (0:00); In Ontario, Beachville’s field of dreams defies the myth of baseball as an American pastime (24:07); Canada Post strike hurting local Poppy campaign for Remembrance Day (44:25); The Coach’s Show (1:04.31); Kitchener superfan creates ultimate shrine for Blue Jays (1:16.15); Friday Four Panel (1:25.25); Friday Four Panel (1:45.50); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.54) Opening Segment (0:00); In Ontario, Beachville’s field of dreams defies the myth of baseball as an American pastime (24:07); Canada Post strike hurting local Poppy campaign for Remembrance Day (44:25); The Coach’s Show (1:04.31); Kitchener superfan creates ultimate shrine for Blue Jays (1:16.15); Friday Four Panel (1:25.25); Friday Four Panel (1:45.50); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.54) false full 246 9f3f9ba9-ede1-4132-9771-a0d8020cdd55 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:07:56 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-16th-2025-gI4Q02EH The Mike Farwell Show | October 16th, 2025 CityNews 02:32:42 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 still use it? (1:44.57); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.15) 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 still use it? (1:44.57); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:05.15) false full 245 9890fcc1-ae8a-4233-89e6-c1306c1218e3 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:04:19 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-15th-2025-p27psCP9 The Mike Farwell Show | October 15th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:56 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); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:38); Political R&D (1:44:50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:10) 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); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:38); Political R&D (1:44:50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:10) false full 244 80c1cfc3-1fbc-480e-93bb-435ef9132fdd Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:23:39 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-october-15th-2025-vSDeqEKx The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | October 15th, 2025 CityNews 00:08:26 false full 243 7b853456-3c87-4a8b-9aa2-bbad376b73c8 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:07:25 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-14th-2025-Ginz7cz5 The Mike Farwell Show | October 14th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:54 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 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:38) 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 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:38) false full 242 c4c84909-a4b2-4f04-9fdc-2bc11a0e38b0 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:33:33 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-10th-2025-FVbeOsW2 The Mike Farwell Show | October 10th 2025 CityNews 02:47:01 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 (1:05:58); Friday Four Panel (1:25:52); Erin Fall Fair celebrating 175th anniversary this weekend (2:07:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:18:53) 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 (1:05:58); Friday Four Panel (1:25:52); Erin Fall Fair celebrating 175th anniversary this weekend (2:07:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:18:53) false full 241 10a27918-20d4-4ef6-9c75-feaa3cfeb59f Thu, 9 Oct 2025 17:15:23 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-09-2025-ZlRGuf40 The Mike Farwell Show | October 9th, 2025 CityNews 02:46:49 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 always…." (1:46.17); Blue Jays sweep Yankees, securing ALCS spot for the first time in nearly a decade (2:06.44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:27.01) 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 always…." (1:46.17); Blue Jays sweep Yankees, securing ALCS spot for the first time in nearly a decade (2:06.44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:27.01) false full 240 a78a04a9-71fa-4aef-88ab-1002bf2c6959 Wed, 8 Oct 2025 17:09:15 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-8th-2025-z4S1NJLq The Mike Farwell Show | October 8th, 2025 CityNews 02:47:04 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 project (1:46:24); Conestoga's Doon campus closed yesterday due to striking workers (2:06:52); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:19:46) 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 project (1:46:24); Conestoga's Doon campus closed yesterday due to striking workers (2:06:52); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:19:46) false full 239 fd039995-d201-468f-9cbd-ccf679da1b22 Tue, 7 Oct 2025 17:07:04 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-7th-2025-NXjvPaWQ The Mike Farwell Show | October 7th, 2025 CityNews 02:45:52 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 Hour! (2:05:35) 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 Hour! (2:05:35) false full 238 75a26aa4-248f-4489-8edd-d86891fbc935 Mon, 6 Oct 2025 17:05:03 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-6th-2025-8jH1Un5o The Mike Farwell Show | October 6th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:53 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); 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) false full 237 f14d21d6-c5c5-4370-9573-83d5745e0f31 Fri, 3 Oct 2025 17:06:44 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-3rd-2025-fwNa02Pf The Mike Farwell Show | October 3rd, 2025 CityNews 02:44:50 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); '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) false full 236 b26fcfd3-1e7e-4242-b31a-a4445c7bfcfe Thu, 2 Oct 2025 17:11:30 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-2nd-2025-h97T1gjZ The Mike Farwell Show | October 2nd, 2025 CityNews 02:44:23 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); 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) false full 235 b08a100c-5a52-4ab0-a041-248ed0176972 Wed, 1 Oct 2025 17:03:54 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-1st-2025-Z4SDRvGA The Mike Farwell Show | October 1st, 2025 CityNews 02:45:12 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 Hunter (1:24:34); Political R&D (1:44:47); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:46) 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 Hunter (1:24:34); Political R&D (1:44:47); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:46) false full 234 859c1d8c-3954-4c30-ad08-f1a7a404eccb Wed, 1 Oct 2025 14:47:35 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-october-1st-2025-c42b22F1 The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | October 1st, 2025 CityNews 00:10:31 false full 234 700df9bb-a4b6-436f-a840-bc3c914fbe5d Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:03:26 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-30th-2025-DDckM6lw The Mike Farwell Show | September 30th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:51 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 Waterloo (1:24:47); Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament is just over three weeks away (1:44:44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:51) 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 Waterloo (1:24:47); Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament is just over three weeks away (1:44:44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:51) false full 233 73a54ee3-afae-4f11-964f-4eba3432558a Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:03:38 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-29th-2025-V8_tZVLl The Mike Farwell Show | September 29th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:31 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); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:31) 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); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:31) false full 232 32046411-a3cb-4f0a-9cfe-9f204f39bb79 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:03:51 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-26th-2025-k6kqTJVu The Mike Farwell Show | September 26th, 2025 CityNews 02:43:52 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); 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) false full 231 3666cd23-408c-421f-a3e7-1fb0f6a57487 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:23:56 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-25th-2025-idBZl3uP The Mike Farwell Show | September 25th, 2025 CityNews 02:37:11 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); Blue Jays: (1:48.29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:57.40) 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); Blue Jays: (1:48.29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:57.40) false full 230 fe4bf264-03ae-40c1-9960-0925a155a93e Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:09:57 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-23rd-2025-CCX6alMX The Mike Farwell Show | September 23rd, 2025 CityNews 02:44:21 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 Comes Next? (1:24:27); Supportive housing project in Kitchener prepares to open its doors (1:44:33); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:45) 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 Comes Next? (1:24:27); Supportive housing project in Kitchener prepares to open its doors (1:44:33); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:45) false full 229 f20e2a12-bd6b-486a-a148-eab3b0cd4601 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:03:52 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-22nd-2025-0jDh0CHH The Mike Farwell Show | September 22nd, 2025 CityNews 02:43:36 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'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:10) 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'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:10) false full 228 5b47711e-aa8d-4b2e-acd4-660d44b590d2 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:07:13 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-19th-2025-q2l6H4Qm The Mike Farwell Show | September 19th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:21 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); Friday Four Panel (1:44.39); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.46) 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); Friday Four Panel (1:44.39); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.46) false full 227 63cb9fc5-d75f-43d6-bbd9-a0d0fbf9fd58 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:12:13 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-18th-2025-29cH4wn9 The Mike Farwell Show | September 18th, 2025 CityNews 02:43:21 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 resigns from cabinet, appointed as special envoy to Ukraine (1:23.51);The Flipside: How far have you gone for food? (1:43.44); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:03.51) 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 resigns from cabinet, appointed as special envoy to Ukraine (1:23.51);The Flipside: How far have you gone for food? (1:43.44); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:03.51) false full 226 68dc013a-50a7-4474-82f0-49c9fe2ad75c Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:07:02 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-17th-2025-_Gu_xshK The Mike Farwell Show | September 17th, 2025 CityNews 02:43:48 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! (2:04:23) 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! (2:04:23) false full 225 697d1722-566d-437e-b903-a260b2a51942 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:21:39 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-september-17th-2025-6lA_QvGr The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | September 17th, 2025 CityNews 00:10:04 false full 225 4ebe1d74-757a-4e9a-8a5d-d71112764994 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:06:10 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-16th-2025-O7v_6i3Z The Mike Farwell Show | September 16th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:45 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 uniting, calling on province to increase investments in public schools (1:36:24); Housing system benefits everyone except who the house is built for (1:45:27); Partners with Paws hosts online auction to raise money for support dogs (1:57:08) It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:20) 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 uniting, calling on province to increase investments in public schools (1:36:24); Housing system benefits everyone except who the house is built for (1:45:27); Partners with Paws hosts online auction to raise money for support dogs (1:57:08) It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:20) false full 224 e65478e1-cbc2-4e98-a5ef-89515cfc6d99 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:05:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-15th-2025-Ouf3EvJN The Mike Farwell Show | September 15th, 2025 CityNews 02:38:14 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); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:00:23) 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); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:00:23) false full 223 cff1b86a-e092-4259-b620-384587683399 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:15:58 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-12th-2025-dHub3CNJ The Mike Farwell Show | September 12th, 2025 CityNews 02:45:09 Opening Segment (0:00); Community advocate says speed cameras strain already-stretched family budgets (23:54);‘The Lobster Trap’ follows a Guelph author’s global investigation into a drowning industry (45:18); Pumpkin spice lattes: why this nostalgic drink is thriving in a chilly economy (1:05.57): Friday Four Panel (1:28.16); Friday Four Panel (1:50.16); How are the crops doing locally after one of the hottest summers on record? (2:11.44); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:55.26) Opening Segment (0:00); Community advocate says speed cameras strain already-stretched family budgets (23:54);‘The Lobster Trap’ follows a Guelph author’s global investigation into a drowning industry (45:18); Pumpkin spice lattes: why this nostalgic drink is thriving in a chilly economy (1:05.57): Friday Four Panel (1:28.16); Friday Four Panel (1:50.16); How are the crops doing locally after one of the hottest summers on record? (2:11.44); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:55.26) false full 222 984d5d05-32ff-422f-90ce-e51d65d9c037 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:12:59 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-11th-2025-WHUmStqu The Mike Farwell Show | September 11th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:22 Opening Segment (0:00); National Literacy Strategy being urged as adult literacy rates drop (24:24); Waterloo Regional Police Launch Retail Crime Safety Blitz (44:12); Unable to find a summer job, UW student created an app that helps save on groceries (1:04.36); Paranormal Night coming this weekend to the Fire Hall Museum (1:24:23); What are the root causes that caused the Nepal protests to grow? (1:44:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:06) Opening Segment (0:00); National Literacy Strategy being urged as adult literacy rates drop (24:24); Waterloo Regional Police Launch Retail Crime Safety Blitz (44:12); Unable to find a summer job, UW student created an app that helps save on groceries (1:04.36); Paranormal Night coming this weekend to the Fire Hall Museum (1:24:23); What are the root causes that caused the Nepal protests to grow? (1:44:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:05:06) false full 221 76a0ca03-1c10-4278-a839-2234fcbf4602 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:04:59 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-10th-2025-of42km5p The Mike Farwell Show | September 10th, 2025 CityNews 02:43:45 Opening Segment (0:00); Expert warns attacks on school boards threatens democracy in Ontario (23:43); Minding Ottawa's Business (43:50); Former Kitchener MP announces plan to run again (52:51); Cambridge Community Players launch new season (1:03:50); Photo exhibit puts new face on skilled trades (1:12:14); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:37); Political R&D (1:44:25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:22) Opening Segment (0:00); Expert warns attacks on school boards threatens democracy in Ontario (23:43); Minding Ottawa's Business (43:50); Former Kitchener MP announces plan to run again (52:51); Cambridge Community Players launch new season (1:03:50); Photo exhibit puts new face on skilled trades (1:12:14); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:37); Political R&D (1:44:25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:22) false full 220 333f7187-b9c7-4f9a-a9b7-3dbc5f54614d Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:20:55 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-september-10th-2025-zaZKV9L5 The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | September 10th, 2025 CityNews 00:08:26 false full 220 599614d9-4f4b-44ee-a400-2667e28ebde2 Tue, 9 Sep 2025 17:08:34 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-9th-2025-DbdpaP1q The Mike Farwell Show | September 9th, 2025 CityNews 02:29:53 Opening Segment (0:00); Carney pauses EV sales mandates amidst slow consumer demand (23:55); Ontario's proposed Grade 10 financial literacy test could discourage teens' interest in personal finances (44:04); KW Dixieland Jazz Club tuning up for another season (1:04:11); Just One Meal can change everything for a student in Waterloo Region (1:15:51); Alliance for a Liveable Ontario responds to 'nation building project' from private developers (1:24:26); September is World Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (1:44:27); New tenant in The Club at Northfield promotes wellness in Waterloo (1:56:51); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:47) Opening Segment (0:00); Carney pauses EV sales mandates amidst slow consumer demand (23:55); Ontario's proposed Grade 10 financial literacy test could discourage teens' interest in personal finances (44:04); KW Dixieland Jazz Club tuning up for another season (1:04:11); Just One Meal can change everything for a student in Waterloo Region (1:15:51); Alliance for a Liveable Ontario responds to 'nation building project' from private developers (1:24:26); September is World Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (1:44:27); New tenant in The Club at Northfield promotes wellness in Waterloo (1:56:51); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:47) false full 219 8d225e0a-f8d4-4e6a-bae3-de77f92f6521 Mon, 8 Sep 2025 17:04:09 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-8th-2025-j2pcPQ71 The Mike Farwell Show | September 8th, 2025 CityNews 02:44:05 Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener facing $50M revenue shortfall with Bill 17 changes (14:25); Local community activists upset after seeing video of arrest at Kitchener encampment (24:09); Is testing on animals still vital to advancing medicine? (44:20); September is Hunger Action Month (1:04:34); Thanks 4 Giving: Food4Kids Online Cooking Class Fundraiser (1:13:50); This Week in Music History (1:24:54); Drewe's Views (1:44:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:39) Opening Segment (0:00); Kitchener facing $50M revenue shortfall with Bill 17 changes (14:25); Local community activists upset after seeing video of arrest at Kitchener encampment (24:09); Is testing on animals still vital to advancing medicine? (44:20); September is Hunger Action Month (1:04:34); Thanks 4 Giving: Food4Kids Online Cooking Class Fundraiser (1:13:50); This Week in Music History (1:24:54); Drewe's Views (1:44:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:39) false full 218 f29474e0-e36f-4ef7-9cf6-298a8e4978b8 Fri, 5 Sep 2025 17:06:01 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-5th-2025-xkGwBIgr The Mike Farwell Show | September 5th, 2025 CityNews 02:28:12 Opening Segment (0:00); Councillor wants city to put pressure on province for broader rent controls (23:52); Advocate for landlords responds to councillor’s request for broader rent controls (33:45); Kitchener councillor proposes new festival that could create community connections (44:03); Endless Summer features free concert this Saturday (1:04.04); Omas Siskona of KW surpasses $1-million donated (1:14.44); Friday Four Panel (1:23.56); Friday Four Panel (1:44.05); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.18) Opening Segment (0:00); Councillor wants city to put pressure on province for broader rent controls (23:52); Advocate for landlords responds to councillor’s request for broader rent controls (33:45); Kitchener councillor proposes new festival that could create community connections (44:03); Endless Summer features free concert this Saturday (1:04.04); Omas Siskona of KW surpasses $1-million donated (1:14.44); Friday Four Panel (1:23.56); Friday Four Panel (1:44.05); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.18) false full 217 5bbf4163-2728-4ea6-96ee-03e649eff8d3 Thu, 4 Sep 2025 17:12:53 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-4th-2025-FfQVDduw The Mike Farwell Show | September 4th, 2025 CityNews 02:38:48 Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge councillor wants the city to hop on board with the full LRT expansion (24:26); Potential changes to provincial housing fund may not be enough (44:30); Living Retired (1:04.35); Throwback Thursday (1:24.41); The Flipside:(1:44.32); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.42); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:19.08) Opening Segment (0:00); Cambridge councillor wants the city to hop on board with the full LRT expansion (24:26); Potential changes to provincial housing fund may not be enough (44:30); Living Retired (1:04.35); Throwback Thursday (1:24.41); The Flipside:(1:44.32); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:04.42); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:19.08) false full 216 5d62bf9e-731d-4528-812c-39e9f22f2202 Wed, 3 Sep 2025 17:04:29 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-3rd-2025-iiFrQa5I The Mike Farwell Show | September 3rd, 2025 CityNews 02:43:53 Opening Segment (0:00); 'Local share' of new Waterloo Region hospital will be big (23:57); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:15); United Way partners with local brewery for charity beer (53:17); Hockey Helps the Homeless returns for a 12th tournament (1:04:06); A new kind of retirement is coming to Waterloo Region (1:14:49); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:09); Political R&D (1:44:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:17) Opening Segment (0:00); 'Local share' of new Waterloo Region hospital will be big (23:57); Minding Ottawa's Business (44:15); United Way partners with local brewery for charity beer (53:17); Hockey Helps the Homeless returns for a 12th tournament (1:04:06); A new kind of retirement is coming to Waterloo Region (1:14:49); Blue Jay Hunter (1:24:09); Political R&D (1:44:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:17) false full 215 9edb5923-e442-44fd-948b-0dd8d39e0b7f Wed, 3 Sep 2025 14:38:21 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-september-3rd-2025-eEpGxU57 The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | September 3rd, 2025 CityNews 00:08:48 false full 215 6b2146f2-f0a0-41b3-b99e-42581b4de0f0 Tue, 2 Sep 2025 17:04:38 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-september-2nd-2025-xcv77UiJ The Mike Farwell Show | September 2nd, 2025 CityNews 02:43:48 Opening Segment (0:00); Laurier prof evaluates Ontario's elementary schools (24:05); Safe and smooth ways to support children going back to class (36:53); Stirling Ave. residents blame men's shelter for recent crime (44:18); Robots are working their way into our future (1:04:14); Anniversary celebration marks milestones and local hospice (1:16:17); Ask the Chief (1:24:18); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:20) Opening Segment (0:00); Laurier prof evaluates Ontario's elementary schools (24:05); Safe and smooth ways to support children going back to class (36:53); Stirling Ave. residents blame men's shelter for recent crime (44:18); Robots are working their way into our future (1:04:14); Anniversary celebration marks milestones and local hospice (1:16:17); Ask the Chief (1:24:18); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (2:04:20) false full 214 ca2c03da-6528-4568-9b91-e72275e5971e Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:08:33 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-29th-2025-VEpYOU2X The Mike Farwell Show | August 29th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:39 Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener restaurant owners grateful for stranger's call that got a fire put out just in time (18:19); Meet the Ranger's new colour commentator (27:15); Elmira man runs almost 800kms in 8 days (36:14); WRSE Weekly (54:12); Waterloo Siskins return to original brand as new season begins (1:02.30); Friday Four Panel (1:12.05); Friday Four Panel (1:30.26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.26) Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener restaurant owners grateful for stranger's call that got a fire put out just in time (18:19); Meet the Ranger's new colour commentator (27:15); Elmira man runs almost 800kms in 8 days (36:14); WRSE Weekly (54:12); Waterloo Siskins return to original brand as new season begins (1:02.30); Friday Four Panel (1:12.05); Friday Four Panel (1:30.26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.26) false full 213 0e851fd5-4d33-4fd7-8e51-a452efd7749c Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:07:43 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-28th-2025-IlRirvXg The Mike Farwell Show | August 28th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:47 Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge man frustrated by enclosed mobility devices on city sidewalks (18:03); Rangers Reach prepping iniatives for the upcoming season (36:17); Living Retired (54:52); More ticks are popping up in backyards, expanding their reach (1:12:51); The Flipside - What are you doing, and what did you want to do? (1:30:50); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:53) Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge man frustrated by enclosed mobility devices on city sidewalks (18:03); Rangers Reach prepping iniatives for the upcoming season (36:17); Living Retired (54:52); More ticks are popping up in backyards, expanding their reach (1:12:51); The Flipside - What are you doing, and what did you want to do? (1:30:50); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:53) false full 212 b88f7be7-d79f-473c-94b1-b5c0db682683 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:09:10 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-27th-2025-FE6bpIsL The Mike Farwell Show | August 27th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:43 Opening Segment (0:56); Is it premature to talk about Canadian peacekeepers in Ukraine? (18:01); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:05); New book supports children fighting cancer (53:57); Canadian music legend Steven Page to headline Oktoberfest's Willkommen Platz (1:03:12); Recent events in Florida serve as a wake up call for Canada's trucking industry (1:12:07); Political R&D (1:29:54); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:51) Opening Segment (0:56); Is it premature to talk about Canadian peacekeepers in Ukraine? (18:01); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:05); New book supports children fighting cancer (53:57); Canadian music legend Steven Page to headline Oktoberfest's Willkommen Platz (1:03:12); Recent events in Florida serve as a wake up call for Canada's trucking industry (1:12:07); Political R&D (1:29:54); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:51) false full 211 a6ad1484-7ef9-4191-b958-b8e2309b3654 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:15:44 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-august-27th-2025-y_xs7NUH The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | August 27th, 2025 CityNews 00:08:08 false full 211 4bcd0476-13cb-4780-86d1-3539beb9097f Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:12:28 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-26th-2025-cgY_N4_T The Mike Farwell Show | August 26th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:19 Opening Segment (0:56); As Canada lifts countertariffs on American goods, what does it mean for consumers? (17:56) New report shows majority of Kitchener kids living in a child care ‘desert’ (34:59); Waterloo Region’s Hot Sauce & Craft Beer festival promises to be spicy (54:35); Ask Your MPP (1:11:48); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:35) Opening Segment (0:56); As Canada lifts countertariffs on American goods, what does it mean for consumers? (17:56) New report shows majority of Kitchener kids living in a child care ‘desert’ (34:59); Waterloo Region’s Hot Sauce & Craft Beer festival promises to be spicy (54:35); Ask Your MPP (1:11:48); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:35) false full 210 cc00a94c-d2a6-4a7d-a388-1e589788a651 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:10:15 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-25th-2025-DdLeZR0d The Mike Farwell Show | August 25th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:26 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) 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) false full 209 510f3686-d301-4d0a-9e15-9191432e5d7b Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:26:47 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-22nd-2025-wgtuqqO1 The Mike Farwell Show | August 22nd, 2025 CityNews 02:25:59 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) 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) false full 208 d697b43e-07c9-431b-88f6-1c158664f846 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:09:31 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-21st-2025-HZQCXizA The Mike Farwell Show | August 21st, 2025 CityNews 02:25:46 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) 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) false full 207 c99ff8cc-2abd-435e-97a8-29c9738465d3 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:08:44 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-20th-2025-6Ef5KHFP The Mike Farwell Show | August 20th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:23 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) 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) false full 206 332130f4-3d4c-4a26-aef0-11ff4cda48e8 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:32:58 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/he-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-august-20th-2025-27SiOed8 The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | August 20th, 2025 CityNews 00:07:45 With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter false full 205 772cb4a0-d1fc-4466-b014-3e4536e21411 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:10:13 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-19th-2025-2uTNLAdv The Mike Farwell Show | August 19th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:08 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) 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) false full 204 a766d715-2f30-4713-a6ad-6c0051d24457 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:06:11 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-18th-2025-d7_YNoR1 The Mike Farwell Show | August 18th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:53 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) 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) false full 203 57ceb9f0-b204-4be1-ad39-c55e65363250 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:13:37 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-15th-2025-S12uscYh The Mike Farwell Show | August 15th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:42 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) 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) false full 202 34388eb3-2dd7-40ec-98aa-d8a9474589d0 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:06:23 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-14th-2025-nyWs5S_3 The Mike Farwell Show | August 14th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:13 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) 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) false full 201 d951f959-ac86-4c61-91c7-494abb03961a Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:08:26 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-13th-2025-fJOUuMom The Mike Farwell Show | August 13th, 2025 CityNews 02:23:42 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) 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) false full 200 70c2a442-1bed-412e-92c5-1fdd5e612153 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:09:40 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-12th-2025-m58rE40V The Mike Farwell Show | August 12th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:24 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 Mental Health Check-in (1:29:00); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:37) 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 Mental Health Check-in (1:29:00); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:37) false full 199 a5c39cc5-5790-4376-b786-405287d7fd78 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:06:22 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-11th-2025-kW9E81FB The Mike Farwell Show | August 11th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:40 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) 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) false full 198 35b5deda-7133-491e-bfbd-84324be40af4 Fri, 8 Aug 2025 17:13:08 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-8th-2025-OMZkEXpL The Mike Farwell Show | August 8th, 2025 CityNews 02:28:41 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! (2:00.02) 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! (2:00.02) false full 197 2d69599d-bd74-4043-8c84-943c7255a020 Thu, 7 Aug 2025 17:17:57 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-7th-2025-OcKXWY64 The Mike Farwell Show | August 7th, 2025 CityNews 02:28:29 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 to plant 10,000 trees (1:14.10); Kitchener's Bluesfest kicks off today with a fundraising concert (1:22.09); The Flipside: (1:33.25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:53.35) 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 to plant 10,000 trees (1:14.10); Kitchener's Bluesfest kicks off today with a fundraising concert (1:22.09); The Flipside: (1:33.25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:53.35) false full 196 75db86ec-05a1-467b-b597-b09efb9f8aa7 Wed, 6 Aug 2025 17:09:47 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-6th-2025-GN7Juc6c The Mike Farwell Show | August 6th, 2025 CityNews 02:23:11 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) 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) false full 195 b53749cc-a898-4207-8329-d170ba0786cd Wed, 6 Aug 2025 14:14:28 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-august-6th-2025-n_4d27UI The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | August 6th, 2025 CityNews 00:07:45 With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter false full 194 9971c0fd-f082-49fa-b20f-7eb4165d2061 Fri, 1 Aug 2025 17:17:31 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-august-1st-2025-Sp3VpSqi The Mike Farwell Show | August 1st, 2025 CityNews 02:24:20 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! (2:06.43) 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! (2:06.43) false full 193 c3bdf0fc-d678-43e5-9ea4-c4105cf902cf Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:06:31 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-31st-2025-530OAjm8 The Mike Farwell Show | July 31st, 2025 CityNews 02:24:48 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) 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) false full 192 27cd5511-944c-43cb-b596-a5a38a42d93e Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:07:15 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-30th-2025-D0rb3q5l The Mike Farwell Show | July 30th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:25 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) 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) false full 191 5339752e-3264-40e7-b2a6-047fc1b94992 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:50:10 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-july-30th-2025-QWNRJ5jt The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | July 30th, 2025 CityNews 00:07:54 false full 191 a732fa73-fe84-4a88-917c-aa3fdccf56a7 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:08:47 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-29th-2025-bdd1F5wh The Mike Farwell Show | July 29th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:49 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) 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) false full 190 4bdcbf6b-4db0-4573-8ece-95b5a38408a4 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:06:56 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-28th-2025-Cc47GKL6 The Mike Farwell Show | July 28th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:04 Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge business owner wants city to change rules around parking after getting hit with fines while displaying disability permit (18:24); Ontario Hospital Association says more innovation and planning is needed to keep up with future demand (36:29); Travel writer locates unique stops for the summer in Waterloo Region (54:19); This Week in Music History (1:12:31); Drewe's Views (1:30:35); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:41) Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge business owner wants city to change rules around parking after getting hit with fines while displaying disability permit (18:24); Ontario Hospital Association says more innovation and planning is needed to keep up with future demand (36:29); Travel writer locates unique stops for the summer in Waterloo Region (54:19); This Week in Music History (1:12:31); Drewe's Views (1:30:35); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:41) false full 189 aa2e4b2f-2939-463e-b3f4-54a4dc10e3ad Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:08:01 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-25th-2025-BDeAlUow The Mike Farwell Show | July 25th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:02 Former NHL and world juniors players in sexual assault case found not guilty of all charges (17:50); Missing Guelph cat found 26 days later in Toronto (35:36); U of G professor blames celebrities for the Labubu toy craze (44:51); WRSE Weekly (53:25); Canada's ABCs of Who I Can Be shares stories of 26 Canadian women and non-binary athletes (1:01:55); Friday Four Panel (1:11:19); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:29) Former NHL and world juniors players in sexual assault case found not guilty of all charges (17:50); Missing Guelph cat found 26 days later in Toronto (35:36); U of G professor blames celebrities for the Labubu toy craze (44:51); WRSE Weekly (53:25); Canada's ABCs of Who I Can Be shares stories of 26 Canadian women and non-binary athletes (1:01:55); Friday Four Panel (1:11:19); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:29) false full 188 349e6bf8-5b7e-4ad8-bbfd-0b9bdf49b59d Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:14:54 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-24th-2025-aU8mDjol The Mike Farwell Show | July 24th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:33 Opening Segment (0:56); Advocates want to see green light given by feds to bring in cheaper EVs from Europe (18:21); Expert warns that making a bad deal with Trump could be worse for Canada than no deals made (36:26); Living Retired (54:32); New plaque marks once idyllic spot on the banks of the Speed River (1:12.39); The Flipside Tell us about your celebrity encounter/brush with fame (1:30.40); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.51) Opening Segment (0:56); Advocates want to see green light given by feds to bring in cheaper EVs from Europe (18:21); Expert warns that making a bad deal with Trump could be worse for Canada than no deals made (36:26); Living Retired (54:32); New plaque marks once idyllic spot on the banks of the Speed River (1:12.39); The Flipside Tell us about your celebrity encounter/brush with fame (1:30.40); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.51) false full 187 bedea83d-ac6f-4202-a5d0-e27ddc5ba0b9 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:08:46 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-23rd-2025-klYqe10f The Mike Farwell Show | July 23rd, 2025 CityNews 02:25:02 Opening Segment (0:56); Should Canada lower the voting age to 16-years-old? (17:56); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:06); CAA study finds more drivers are slowing down for speed cameras, with more drivers ticketed (44:18); OpenText celebrates 35 years with $35,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity (54:02); Running on his father’s birthday, man surpasses goal to raise funds for new chemo chair for WRHN Cancer Centre (1:02.18); Waterloo and other Ontario universities are struggling with their financial situations, an expert says “a politically viable solution is badly needed” (1:12.07); Political R&D (1:29.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.55) Opening Segment (0:56); Should Canada lower the voting age to 16-years-old? (17:56); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:06); CAA study finds more drivers are slowing down for speed cameras, with more drivers ticketed (44:18); OpenText celebrates 35 years with $35,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity (54:02); Running on his father’s birthday, man surpasses goal to raise funds for new chemo chair for WRHN Cancer Centre (1:02.18); Waterloo and other Ontario universities are struggling with their financial situations, an expert says “a politically viable solution is badly needed” (1:12.07); Political R&D (1:29.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.55) false full 186 f00a5a6c-f8ec-436e-9c38-6673e498bdad Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:17:19 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-july-23rd-2025-65IdEKT_ The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | July 23rd, 2025 CityNews 00:08:09 With Tom Korski With Tom Korski false full 185 bfb3c7fb-f039-4df0-99ff-9c5bf58665af Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:08:32 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-22nd-2025-qX9kBu0v The Mike Farwell Show | July 22nd, 2025 CityNews 02:25:09 Opening Segment (0:56); Federal Housing Advocate concerned over region's plan to evict homeless encampment to build a new transit hub (18:06); Carney to brief premiers on U.S. trade talks at Muskoka summit (27:29); Trump announces novel plan to send weapons to Ukraine (36:16); Emancipation Day Celebration returns to Soper Park (54:20); Will the Conservatives take advantage of the information released by the federal ethics commissioner? (1:12.11); Local man believes he has Lyme disease, Canadian doctors don't, so he's going to Mexico for treatment (1:29.52); Mysterious stone statue creates neighborhood bond in Hespeler (1:41.24); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.00) Opening Segment (0:56); Federal Housing Advocate concerned over region's plan to evict homeless encampment to build a new transit hub (18:06); Carney to brief premiers on U.S. trade talks at Muskoka summit (27:29); Trump announces novel plan to send weapons to Ukraine (36:16); Emancipation Day Celebration returns to Soper Park (54:20); Will the Conservatives take advantage of the information released by the federal ethics commissioner? (1:12.11); Local man believes he has Lyme disease, Canadian doctors don't, so he's going to Mexico for treatment (1:29.52); Mysterious stone statue creates neighborhood bond in Hespeler (1:41.24); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.00) false full 184 5db6c9ec-2982-4581-b091-80f98b667e82 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:10:01 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-21st-2025-tojQ7JJJ The Mike Farwell Show | July 21st, 2025 CityNews 02:26:27 Opening Segment (0:56); Possible tuition increases may be coming in Ontario (17:57); National Chief met with Prime Minister to discuss protecting indigenous land (35:53): New store brings taste of Newfoundland to Waterloo Region (54:18); This Week in Music History (1:12.42); Drewe’s Views (1:30.38); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.51) Opening Segment (0:56); Possible tuition increases may be coming in Ontario (17:57); National Chief met with Prime Minister to discuss protecting indigenous land (35:53): New store brings taste of Newfoundland to Waterloo Region (54:18); This Week in Music History (1:12.42); Drewe’s Views (1:30.38); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.51) false full 183 878271e2-bcc1-47f9-bf06-3ee3cb62edc4 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:10:47 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-18th-2025-svpqf3af The Mike Farwell Show | July 18th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:38 Opening Segment (0:56); New novel by local author takes readers on a trip through the 1920s (17:54); Women are often trapped in years of homelessness that can begin in their teens (35:23); WRSE Weekly (53:20); Friday Four Panel (1:10.51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.28) Opening Segment (0:56); New novel by local author takes readers on a trip through the 1920s (17:54); Women are often trapped in years of homelessness that can begin in their teens (35:23); WRSE Weekly (53:20); Friday Four Panel (1:10.51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.28) false full 182 3fdd3e04-eb0b-4520-b44d-47fbc7785e89 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:12:46 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-17th-2025-ldmpDkbN The Mike Farwell Show | July 17th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:16 Opening Segment (0:56); Are parental controls effective on smartphones? (18:56); Bluesfest is getting ready to take over downtown Kitchener again (36:59); Afrovibes starts this weekend, bringing in unique tunes and performers (54:47); Nine alumni of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League were selected in the 2025 NHL Draft (1:12.30); The Flipside (1:30.39); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.44); Centre for Family Business set to host first annual CFFB 7 Iron Scramble (2:08.52) Opening Segment (0:56); Are parental controls effective on smartphones? (18:56); Bluesfest is getting ready to take over downtown Kitchener again (36:59); Afrovibes starts this weekend, bringing in unique tunes and performers (54:47); Nine alumni of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League were selected in the 2025 NHL Draft (1:12.30); The Flipside (1:30.39); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.44); Centre for Family Business set to host first annual CFFB 7 Iron Scramble (2:08.52) false full 181 5277ed6c-cbb3-43bc-961f-99068ff4f2af Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:08:07 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-16th-2025-CSw_Su3V The Mike Farwell Show | July 16th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:30 Waterloo Region has a vibrant local music scene (0:00); Grand River Conservation Authority properties are hotspots for homeless encampments (17:36); Best places to eat and find food this summer, advice from an expert (35:39); AI is hurting Gen Z's entry into the workplace (53:27); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11:29); Kitchener Rangers and Rangers Reach announce they will continue partnership With SASCWR (1:29:41); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:30) Waterloo Region has a vibrant local music scene (0:00); Grand River Conservation Authority properties are hotspots for homeless encampments (17:36); Best places to eat and find food this summer, advice from an expert (35:39); AI is hurting Gen Z's entry into the workplace (53:27); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11:29); Kitchener Rangers and Rangers Reach announce they will continue partnership With SASCWR (1:29:41); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:30) false full 180 f2aa6bbd-99df-4ec9-9600-24307cfc555a Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:10:17 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-15th-2025-Op_oCXOy The Mike Farwell Show | July 15th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:30 Opening Segment (0:56); Is removing hybrid work the answer? One expert finds workers want shorter commutes and real opportunities to grow (17:33); Large demand for summer swim program for BIPOC, low-income families in Waterloo Region (35:05); Kitchener startup mapping city for future autonomous shuttles (53:17); Food4Kids looking into fundraisers to support their summer food program (1:11:14); International vet student flies to UofG to research avian flu - now developing innovative vaccines (1:29:13); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:48:38) Opening Segment (0:56); Is removing hybrid work the answer? One expert finds workers want shorter commutes and real opportunities to grow (17:33); Large demand for summer swim program for BIPOC, low-income families in Waterloo Region (35:05); Kitchener startup mapping city for future autonomous shuttles (53:17); Food4Kids looking into fundraisers to support their summer food program (1:11:14); International vet student flies to UofG to research avian flu - now developing innovative vaccines (1:29:13); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:48:38) false full 179 c08edc8e-8eee-4134-af76-1a868849fa98 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:10:41 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-14th-2025-KkZW8ggb The Mike Farwell Show | July 14th, 2025 CityNews 02:28:36 Opening Segment (0:56); AI medical scribe sees 'early success' for Cambridge North Dumfries Ontario Health Team (16:55); Local comedian writes a new book about dealing with authoritarianism (35:03); Does Canada need a national beach safety strategy to educate beach users about surf and rip hazards? (52:59); Monday with the presidents of the local union for Conestoga College workers/staff that were laid off. (1:01.28); This Week in Music History (1:11.32); Drewe's Views (1:33.05); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:53.23) Opening Segment (0:56); AI medical scribe sees 'early success' for Cambridge North Dumfries Ontario Health Team (16:55); Local comedian writes a new book about dealing with authoritarianism (35:03); Does Canada need a national beach safety strategy to educate beach users about surf and rip hazards? (52:59); Monday with the presidents of the local union for Conestoga College workers/staff that were laid off. (1:01.28); This Week in Music History (1:11.32); Drewe's Views (1:33.05); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:53.23) false full 178 99061e74-65b9-48aa-ba38-933c1b5b0845 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:09:56 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-11th-2025-Aw_zKoi1 The Mike Farwell Show | July 11th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:44 Opening Segment (0:56); Local couple create walking groups to help build connections in the community (17:48); Euan's Big Ride returns for sixth year (28:40); Water user raises concerns over access to public waterways in Kitchener (36:00); WRSE Weekly (53:52); Former Kitchener Ranger joins coaching staff with Cambridge RedHawks (1:02.09); Friday Four Panel (1:12.19); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.29) Opening Segment (0:56); Local couple create walking groups to help build connections in the community (17:48); Euan's Big Ride returns for sixth year (28:40); Water user raises concerns over access to public waterways in Kitchener (36:00); WRSE Weekly (53:52); Former Kitchener Ranger joins coaching staff with Cambridge RedHawks (1:02.09); Friday Four Panel (1:12.19); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.29) false full 177 c2e190c1-4e75-4a28-905d-9b150b62a620 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:07:51 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-10th-2025-5PlXnKT9 The Mike Farwell Show | July 10th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:28 Opening Segment (0:56); RCMP make substantial arrests in Canadian terrorist plot to allegedly form a militia and seize land (18:05); Is Canada prepared for floods like the one that happened in Texas? (36:15); Texas flood reminds resident of previous incident in 2017 when Grand River rose to their front door (44:58); Living Retired (54:07); Is Canada on the path toward free internal trade? (1:12.20); The Flipside (1:27.55) It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.29) Opening Segment (0:56); RCMP make substantial arrests in Canadian terrorist plot to allegedly form a militia and seize land (18:05); Is Canada prepared for floods like the one that happened in Texas? (36:15); Texas flood reminds resident of previous incident in 2017 when Grand River rose to their front door (44:58); Living Retired (54:07); Is Canada on the path toward free internal trade? (1:12.20); The Flipside (1:27.55) It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.29) false full 176 b7af7549-2531-4283-bf69-274028517671 Wed, 9 Jul 2025 17:10:09 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-9th-2025-h70HhLZj The Mike Farwell Show | July 9th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:19 Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge Mayor makes changes to the leadership structure at city hall over the weekend (18:03); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:58); Fundraiser launches for lab tech assaulted in hospital to be sent to Italy for life changing treatment (44:34); Monsignor Doyle grads earn Legacy KW scholarships (54:08); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.14); Political R&D (1:30.20); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.32) Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge Mayor makes changes to the leadership structure at city hall over the weekend (18:03); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:58); Fundraiser launches for lab tech assaulted in hospital to be sent to Italy for life changing treatment (44:34); Monsignor Doyle grads earn Legacy KW scholarships (54:08); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.14); Political R&D (1:30.20); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.32) false full 175 91838726-43ec-4e60-85ee-09a3234f8fd1 Wed, 9 Jul 2025 14:18:23 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-july-9th-2025-Y4qpn1dR The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | July 9th, 2025 CityNews 00:08:34 With Tom Korski - Managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter With Tom Korski - Managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter false full 174 b7fad5cb-0064-47c0-8f9d-3dc598cdccbe Tue, 8 Jul 2025 17:07:39 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-8th-2025-bzs5lPBw The Mike Farwell Show | July 8th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:35 Opening Segment (0:56);Complaint filed with Ontario's insurance regulator over soaring home insurance costs driven by climate damages (17:57); New petition hatches promoting benefits of having backyard chickens in Cambridge (35:56); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (53:55); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:02:49); Ask the Chief (1:12:00); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:45) Opening Segment (0:56);Complaint filed with Ontario's insurance regulator over soaring home insurance costs driven by climate damages (17:57); New petition hatches promoting benefits of having backyard chickens in Cambridge (35:56); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (53:55); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:02:49); Ask the Chief (1:12:00); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:45) false full 173 dc01c627-fb71-4d65-80fe-fffe53939881 Mon, 7 Jul 2025 17:08:23 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-7th-2025-F8eRl3Hc The Mike Farwell Show | July 7th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:39 Opening Segment (0:56);Ontario is looking to weaken incoming recycling rules but some say it's to benefit producers (18:02); Helping reunite elderly couple, Waterloo MPP calls for better laws to protect seniors from being split up (36:33); Why are more people accessing food assistance? (54:31); This Week in Music History (1:12:35); Drewe's Views (1:30:33); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:08) Opening Segment (0:56);Ontario is looking to weaken incoming recycling rules but some say it's to benefit producers (18:02); Helping reunite elderly couple, Waterloo MPP calls for better laws to protect seniors from being split up (36:33); Why are more people accessing food assistance? (54:31); This Week in Music History (1:12:35); Drewe's Views (1:30:33); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:08) false full 172 0c839f06-979b-40c3-b3e2-795a8b941844 Fri, 4 Jul 2025 17:17:38 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-4th-2025-_bC1j108 The Mike Farwell Show | July 4th, 2025 CityNews 02:35:37 Opening Segment (0:56); t’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:5) Regional Councillor pushes for second phase of LRT in Cambridge (17:37) Downtown Kitchener held one of its largest Canada Day celebrations but an unruly group of youth caused concern (35:17); WRSE Weekly (52:56); Guelph Storm competing against Kitchener Rangers to host the 2027 Memorial Cup, asking Guelph Council for funding (1:00.50); Friday Four Panel (1:10.47); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:00.59) Opening Segment (0:56); t’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:5) Regional Councillor pushes for second phase of LRT in Cambridge (17:37) Downtown Kitchener held one of its largest Canada Day celebrations but an unruly group of youth caused concern (35:17); WRSE Weekly (52:56); Guelph Storm competing against Kitchener Rangers to host the 2027 Memorial Cup, asking Guelph Council for funding (1:00.50); Friday Four Panel (1:10.47); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (2:00.59) false full 171 7522c587-13da-4f5b-bb72-dc75ec30367d Thu, 3 Jul 2025 17:09:31 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-3rd-2025-HAmAoh6s The Mike Farwell Show | July 3rd, 2025 CityNews 02:24:10 Opening Segment (0:56); Was the removal of digital services tax on the U.S. strategic? (18:04); Carney announced August byelection in same riding Poilievre is seeking a seat (35:44); Basketball star, Will Riley, from Cambridge selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA draft (44:49); Living Retired (53:36); Throwback Thursday (1:11.02); The Flipside (1:28.50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:48.58) Opening Segment (0:56); Was the removal of digital services tax on the U.S. strategic? (18:04); Carney announced August byelection in same riding Poilievre is seeking a seat (35:44); Basketball star, Will Riley, from Cambridge selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA draft (44:49); Living Retired (53:36); Throwback Thursday (1:11.02); The Flipside (1:28.50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:48.58) false full 170 be70e2be-8d3a-447a-bc37-460744267312 Wed, 2 Jul 2025 17:09:03 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-july-2nd-2025-5ZyDwf5I The Mike Farwell Show | July 2nd, 2025 CityNews 02:24:33 Opening Segment (0:56); How will the new communications centre for WRPS operate without fire services? (17:50); Minding Ottawa's Business (35:49); Waterloo one step closer to major affordable housing development (44:50); Annual barbecue to support research into childhood cancer marks 21st year (54:42); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11:28); Political R&D (1:29:14); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:10) Opening Segment (0:56); How will the new communications centre for WRPS operate without fire services? (17:50); Minding Ottawa's Business (35:49); Waterloo one step closer to major affordable housing development (44:50); Annual barbecue to support research into childhood cancer marks 21st year (54:42); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11:28); Political R&D (1:29:14); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:10) false full 169 7445a912-5367-45d9-8dff-0a2a69e2d655 Wed, 2 Jul 2025 14:32:19 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-july-2nd-2025-U6JQLDdR The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | July 2nd, 2025 CityNews 00:08:59 With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter false full 169 b3db8b32-518f-47ae-9285-4d32a1969044 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:08:45 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-30th-2025-BHRd9Yzi The Mike Farwell Show | June 30th, 2025 CityNews 02:27:30 Opening Segment (0:56); Does Canada need a national strategy to prepare teachers and students for the advancements AI will bring into the classroom? (18:00); Natural disasters are increasingly putting the value of properties at risk (36:25); Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games celebrates 80th anniversary this year with special display (54:52); This Week in Music History (1:13:01); Are Kitchener's Canada Day events getting better and bigger every year? (1:31:41); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:40) Opening Segment (0:56); Does Canada need a national strategy to prepare teachers and students for the advancements AI will bring into the classroom? (18:00); Natural disasters are increasingly putting the value of properties at risk (36:25); Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games celebrates 80th anniversary this year with special display (54:52); This Week in Music History (1:13:01); Are Kitchener's Canada Day events getting better and bigger every year? (1:31:41); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:40) false full 168 b01444a6-2401-4efe-af42-e99e1ba4f860 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:07:57 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-27th-2025-t8MIHnas The Mike Farwell Show | June 27th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:44 Opening Segment (0:56); Expert warns that as Avian Flu spreads, the world will need more wildlife rehabilitators to combat diseases spreading (18:05); Call of Duty League Championship leaves U.S. for first time, taking over The Aud in Kitchener this weekend (36:26); WRSE Weekly (54:03); Friday Four Panel (1:12:08); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:55) Opening Segment (0:56); Expert warns that as Avian Flu spreads, the world will need more wildlife rehabilitators to combat diseases spreading (18:05); Call of Duty League Championship leaves U.S. for first time, taking over The Aud in Kitchener this weekend (36:26); WRSE Weekly (54:03); Friday Four Panel (1:12:08); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:55) false full 167 995535a0-53e9-4d42-a5a0-026ae9889db6 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:15:53 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-26th-2025-EHN6W4fb The Mike Farwell Show | June 26th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:23 Opening Segment (0:56); Region reaches settlement on development charges at Amazon site (17:37); Neighbours in Lincoln Heights area feel unincluded in council's decision making (35:18); Living Retired (53:02); Local tech companies will benefit from increased defence spending (1:11.03); Light rail is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Cambridge (1:18.30); The Flipside (1:29.10); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.15) Opening Segment (0:56); Region reaches settlement on development charges at Amazon site (17:37); Neighbours in Lincoln Heights area feel unincluded in council's decision making (35:18); Living Retired (53:02); Local tech companies will benefit from increased defence spending (1:11.03); Light rail is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Cambridge (1:18.30); The Flipside (1:29.10); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.15) false full 166 5b38d252-105f-489e-82b9-631e5f66d8b7 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:08:47 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-25th-2025-5gdzAGch The Mike Farwell Show | June 25th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:21 Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario heat wave hitting local schools with no A/C as summer break shines in (17:40); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:36); Construction on the famous ‘Kissing Bridge’ in West Montrose is getting more expensive (44:35); New song celebrates Canada, just in time for July 1 (53:21); Local students were very successful at the Canada-Wide Science Fair (1:04.01); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.50); Political R&D (1:29.35); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.18) Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario heat wave hitting local schools with no A/C as summer break shines in (17:40); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:36); Construction on the famous ‘Kissing Bridge’ in West Montrose is getting more expensive (44:35); New song celebrates Canada, just in time for July 1 (53:21); Local students were very successful at the Canada-Wide Science Fair (1:04.01); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.50); Political R&D (1:29.35); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.18) false full 165 dc0ccea2-0af2-4cc3-8074-ca371ab525aa Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:18:28 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-june-25th-2025-YNKPhrTh The Mike Farwell Show | Minding Ottawa's Business | June 25th, 2025 CityNews 00:08:56 With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter false full 164 10e10132-6c49-4109-adfc-dda549a6c481 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:08:25 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/he-mike-farwell-show-june-23rd-2025-ZKFM_jf3 The Mike Farwell Show | June 23rd 2025 CityNews 02:25:11 Opening Segment (0:56); Experts warn Ontario's newly passed Bill 5 could hurt Indigenous rights (18:03); Debate to change St. Columba Church into artist community studio coming back to Waterloo council today (36:19); Local farmer overcomes obstacles to graduate from University of Guelph 49-years after he first started classes (54:26); This Week in Music History (1:12.35); Drewe's Views (1:30.28); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.31) Opening Segment (0:56); Experts warn Ontario's newly passed Bill 5 could hurt Indigenous rights (18:03); Debate to change St. Columba Church into artist community studio coming back to Waterloo council today (36:19); Local farmer overcomes obstacles to graduate from University of Guelph 49-years after he first started classes (54:26); This Week in Music History (1:12.35); Drewe's Views (1:30.28); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.31) false full 163 edc30264-6409-4598-a442-04c7524c188c Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:11:13 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-20th-2025-rS8__Ysp The Mike Farwell Show | June 20th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:37 Opening Segment (0:56); Hundreds of experts issue open letter on economic benefits of public health care (17:51); More youth are being charged in Waterloo Region for gun-related offenses (35:42); WRSE Weekly (53:56); Friday Four Panel (1:11.44); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.11) Opening Segment (0:56); Hundreds of experts issue open letter on economic benefits of public health care (17:51); More youth are being charged in Waterloo Region for gun-related offenses (35:42); WRSE Weekly (53:56); Friday Four Panel (1:11.44); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.11) false full 162 6ec9f6ac-9289-4eb1-a579-41fc5c6f711f Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:10:05 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-19th-2025-N8N1dVwy The Mike Farwell Show | June 19th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:06 Opening Segment (0:56); Are victims of criminal convictions being put in the middle of bail reform debates? (17:55); Kitchener mother and daughter make history, getting called to Ontario’s bar together (36:10); Shed at Galt Horticultural Society headquarters sees repeat break-ins (45:48); Living Retired (54:02); Food and History Tour gives people a chance to explore Downtown New Hamburg (1:12.03); Over 600,000 near-misses for pedestrians and cyclists, according to new study by CAA (1:20.09); The Flipside (1:30.33); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.49) Opening Segment (0:56); Are victims of criminal convictions being put in the middle of bail reform debates? (17:55); Kitchener mother and daughter make history, getting called to Ontario’s bar together (36:10); Shed at Galt Horticultural Society headquarters sees repeat break-ins (45:48); Living Retired (54:02); Food and History Tour gives people a chance to explore Downtown New Hamburg (1:12.03); Over 600,000 near-misses for pedestrians and cyclists, according to new study by CAA (1:20.09); The Flipside (1:30.33); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.49) false full 161 4049e607-7fda-4db2-80d4-2e3e8d7d971d Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:11:23 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-18th-2025-agV_Hew_ The Mike Farwell Show | June 18th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:48 Opening Segment (0:56); After hosting the G7 summit this week, what should Canadians take away? (7:41); Rise in firework complaints sparks another ban on sales in Cambridge (17:59); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:10); Petition aims to help bring closure for family of missing man from Kitchener or Still searching: Family of Kitchener man creates petition to urge use of new technology (44:10); New card game promotes breweries across Ontario (53:59); Online farmers market helps residents shop local (1:02.24); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.04); Political R&D (1:30.1 It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.35) Opening Segment (0:56); After hosting the G7 summit this week, what should Canadians take away? (7:41); Rise in firework complaints sparks another ban on sales in Cambridge (17:59); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:10); Petition aims to help bring closure for family of missing man from Kitchener or Still searching: Family of Kitchener man creates petition to urge use of new technology (44:10); New card game promotes breweries across Ontario (53:59); Online farmers market helps residents shop local (1:02.24); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.04); Political R&D (1:30.1 It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.35) false full 160 eb37b3f9-80c1-4e26-b963-173db4633cbd Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:19:18 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/minding-ottawas-business-june-18th-2025-W5_QP6JW Minding Ottawa's Business | June 18th, 2025 CityNews 00:07:58 With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter false full 159 256c881d-252f-4ab9-8943-3a496a6a8bb6 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:08:58 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-17th-2025-dYN_oz1e The Mike Farwell Show | June 17th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:05 Opening Segment (0:56);Trump could be key to de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict (17:58); Is the time right for factory-made homes? (36:03); Google is bringing its Online Safety Roadshow to public school students in Waterloo Region this week (54:10); New data shows how Canadian mothers are losing their jobs during pregnancy in recent years (1:12:06); New scorecard tracks region's progress towards being 'One Million Ready' (1:19:43); Monthly Housing Segment with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region (1:29:58); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:03) Opening Segment (0:56);Trump could be key to de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict (17:58); Is the time right for factory-made homes? (36:03); Google is bringing its Online Safety Roadshow to public school students in Waterloo Region this week (54:10); New data shows how Canadian mothers are losing their jobs during pregnancy in recent years (1:12:06); New scorecard tracks region's progress towards being 'One Million Ready' (1:19:43); Monthly Housing Segment with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region (1:29:58); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:03) false full 158 25c1d05e-347f-4ad1-ad74-bd292716fe86 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:06:57 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-16th-2025-2sAn8UYQ The Mike Farwell Show | June 16th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:44 Opening Segment (0:56);Report recommends Kitchener not adopt renoviction bylaw (17:51); Guelph council condemns Ford's Bill 5 and Bill 17 (36:13); More empty office space being used for artists in Waterloo region (54:11); This Week in Music History (1:12:04); Drewe's Views (1:30:04); Five Minutes with Farwell Featuring Faisal Susiwala (1:42:16); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:07) Opening Segment (0:56);Report recommends Kitchener not adopt renoviction bylaw (17:51); Guelph council condemns Ford's Bill 5 and Bill 17 (36:13); More empty office space being used for artists in Waterloo region (54:11); This Week in Music History (1:12:04); Drewe's Views (1:30:04); Five Minutes with Farwell Featuring Faisal Susiwala (1:42:16); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:07) false full 157 83515b3b-c58f-42ac-b265-126ccea267f2 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:33:27 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-13th-2025-G1dYhOUz The Mike Farwell Show | June 13th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:21 Opening Segment (0:56); Committee to cut funding for drug strategy at end of the year (18:00); Federal government orders CUPW to vote on Canada Post's last offers (35:59); WRSE Weekly (54:11); Beertown whips up new menu for furry special guests (1:03.07); Friday Four Panel (1:12.22); Friday Four Panel (1:31.06); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51.14) Opening Segment (0:56); Committee to cut funding for drug strategy at end of the year (18:00); Federal government orders CUPW to vote on Canada Post's last offers (35:59); WRSE Weekly (54:11); Beertown whips up new menu for furry special guests (1:03.07); Friday Four Panel (1:12.22); Friday Four Panel (1:31.06); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51.14) false full 156 8d791a0c-e419-4322-bb53-a924d62da3ba Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:13:35 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-12th-2025-pr7822Ua The Mike Farwell Show | June 12th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:40 Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario mortgages are seeing a rise in delinquency rates (17:57); Beloved Beach Boys founding member, Brian Wilson, passes away at 82 (35:57); Living Retired (54:07); Hunters of the sky fly over local landfill (1:12.10); Road to nowhere: some regional tourism signs are misleading in Cambridge (1:20.48); The Flipside (1:30.12); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.33) Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario mortgages are seeing a rise in delinquency rates (17:57); Beloved Beach Boys founding member, Brian Wilson, passes away at 82 (35:57); Living Retired (54:07); Hunters of the sky fly over local landfill (1:12.10); Road to nowhere: some regional tourism signs are misleading in Cambridge (1:20.48); The Flipside (1:30.12); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.33) false full 155 03e1f347-f8ab-4edd-802a-f5ece0be9936 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:15:25 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-11th-2025-8aQyYk6u The Mike Farwell Show | June 11th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:05 Opening Segment (0:56); Migrant Rights Network Condemns Bill C-2's Anti-Refugee & Mass Deportation Provisions (17:35); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:06); Ontario legislature breaks for the summer (43:59); Scotland's Yard Road Hockey Tournament coming up next month (54:12); Female mechanic on a mission to empower women drivers to stand up for themselves in the garage (1:01.27); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.18); Political R&D (1:30.12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.10) Opening Segment (0:56); Migrant Rights Network Condemns Bill C-2's Anti-Refugee & Mass Deportation Provisions (17:35); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:06); Ontario legislature breaks for the summer (43:59); Scotland's Yard Road Hockey Tournament coming up next month (54:12); Female mechanic on a mission to empower women drivers to stand up for themselves in the garage (1:01.27); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.18); Political R&D (1:30.12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.10) false full 154 d73d9c1f-1387-4927-a3a9-d7f499f5c24e Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:08:43 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/minding-ottawas-business-june-11th-2025-B3gGLRZQ The Mike Farwell Show Minding Ottawa's Business | June 11th, 2025 CityNews 00:07:53 With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter With Tom Korski, managing editor, Blacklock’s Reporter false full 153 dc016b4d-c3ca-4f1b-8c3c-9915e9af40e5 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:11:53 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-10th-2025-E56PYLpx The Mike Farwell Show | June 10th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:52 Opening Segment (0:56); PM Carney says, "Canada will achieve NATO's two per cent target this year, half a decade ahead of schedule" (18:04); Kitchener's Park Plans bring up need for more greenspaces downtown (36:12); Latest social media trends are shockingly dangerous for teens, causing concern for Electrical Safety Authority (54:14); Velocity-based robotics company helps speed up delivery service by partnering with SkipTheDishes (1:02:16); Should Canada have a national forestry firefighting organization to combat the rise in wildfires annually? (1:12:08); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:30:03); Annual KW AccessAbility Golf tournament coming up (1:40:38); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:29) Opening Segment (0:56); PM Carney says, "Canada will achieve NATO's two per cent target this year, half a decade ahead of schedule" (18:04); Kitchener's Park Plans bring up need for more greenspaces downtown (36:12); Latest social media trends are shockingly dangerous for teens, causing concern for Electrical Safety Authority (54:14); Velocity-based robotics company helps speed up delivery service by partnering with SkipTheDishes (1:02:16); Should Canada have a national forestry firefighting organization to combat the rise in wildfires annually? (1:12:08); Monthly Mental Health Check-in (1:30:03); Annual KW AccessAbility Golf tournament coming up (1:40:38); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:29) false full 152 f8d6232f-dd43-4fbd-a31b-81ceb7a2e579 Mon, 9 Jun 2025 17:10:14 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-9th-2025-FLdgbi55 The Mike Farwell Show | June 9th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:57 Opening Segment (0:56); Fares increasing for riders in Waterloo Region at the start of July (17:59); Part of an education lesson for local teachers causes concern over the use of the word 'family' (25:42); New report card gives low grades to provinces for housing (35:59); USHL forward, Adam Valentini, laces up for the Kitchener Rangers (54:02); This Week in Music History (1:12:17); Drewe's Views (1:30:36); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:52) Opening Segment (0:56); Fares increasing for riders in Waterloo Region at the start of July (17:59); Part of an education lesson for local teachers causes concern over the use of the word 'family' (25:42); New report card gives low grades to provinces for housing (35:59); USHL forward, Adam Valentini, laces up for the Kitchener Rangers (54:02); This Week in Music History (1:12:17); Drewe's Views (1:30:36); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:52) false full 151 8393e181-8003-40d0-a35d-88fcdcbf94ad Fri, 6 Jun 2025 18:12:36 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-6th-2025-Z03iWJwm The Mike Farwell Show | June 6th, 2025 CityNews 02:12:05 Opening Segment: RedDAY fundraiser is back to help out hospitals after merger (0:56); Local nurse talks about healthcare for RedDAY (17:05); New program at WRHN focuses on pediatric cardiology (34:55); Why is WRHN building a new hospital? (52:36); Partnership with Manulife brings RedDAY back for another year (1:10.55); How is innovation boosting healthcare in the province? (1:27.47); What is the PREVENT Clinic at WRHN? (1:47.36); Patient talks about local experience for RedDAY (2:04.21) Opening Segment: RedDAY fundraiser is back to help out hospitals after merger (0:56); Local nurse talks about healthcare for RedDAY (17:05); New program at WRHN focuses on pediatric cardiology (34:55); Why is WRHN building a new hospital? (52:36); Partnership with Manulife brings RedDAY back for another year (1:10.55); How is innovation boosting healthcare in the province? (1:27.47); What is the PREVENT Clinic at WRHN? (1:47.36); Patient talks about local experience for RedDAY (2:04.21) false full 150 2a7e6954-eae7-46a1-a99a-b401ddeeaa5a Thu, 5 Jun 2025 17:13:32 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-5th-2025-MuhFy47b The Mike Farwell Show | June 5th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:16 Opening Segment (0:56); Racing against U.S. Tariffs, APMA leader thinks Canadian automaker could jump start industry (18:14); MPPs received a raise, was it the right decision? (36:39); Living Retired (54:36); Throwback Thursday with the Waterloo Museum (1:12.37); The Flipside: (1:30.42); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.56) Opening Segment (0:56); Racing against U.S. Tariffs, APMA leader thinks Canadian automaker could jump start industry (18:14); MPPs received a raise, was it the right decision? (36:39); Living Retired (54:36); Throwback Thursday with the Waterloo Museum (1:12.37); The Flipside: (1:30.42); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.56) false full 149 019672a1-f262-4224-be37-a752b07b6840 Thu, 5 Jun 2025 15:00:32 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-minding-ottawas-business-june-4th-2025-RIYkKcgr The Mike Farwell Show Minding Ottawa's Business | June 4th, 2025 CityNews 00:07:57 false full 148 10a277d9-22ec-4597-bf53-2f07e5826828 Wed, 4 Jun 2025 17:09:07 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-4th-2025-OZ7OEq1c The Mike Farwell Show | June 4th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:32 Opening Segment (0:56); Why are some people against strong mayor powers as they spread to small towns? (17:56); Youth in Ontario are struggling to get summer jobs as population grows and Trump’s tariffs hit (26:55); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:01); Indigenous chef opens teaching kitchen in Cambridge (44:00); Popularity of facility dogs grows in child victims services space (53:48); ‘Battle for Breath’ is a gaming tournament making a difference (1:02.20); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.45); Political R&D (1:30.04); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.07) Opening Segment (0:56); Why are some people against strong mayor powers as they spread to small towns? (17:56); Youth in Ontario are struggling to get summer jobs as population grows and Trump’s tariffs hit (26:55); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:01); Indigenous chef opens teaching kitchen in Cambridge (44:00); Popularity of facility dogs grows in child victims services space (53:48); ‘Battle for Breath’ is a gaming tournament making a difference (1:02.20); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.45); Political R&D (1:30.04); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.07) false full 147 956c32c5-c7f2-48ff-b5d5-bdf08253df93 Tue, 3 Jun 2025 17:08:30 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-3rd-2025-eIyZG1Rd The Mike Farwell Show | June 3rd, 2025 CityNews 02:25:17 Opening Segment (0:56);Local townships want more control over speed cameras after a list of issues rev up (17:48); The end of a gloomy May is bringing in brighter days next week for Ontario (35:51); Want to be a councillor in Guelph? just apply! (44:41); Tuesday Tech Spotlight: Little Magic Stories (53:52); Erick Traplin Day (1:02:40); Ask the Chief (1:11:39:); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:42) Opening Segment (0:56);Local townships want more control over speed cameras after a list of issues rev up (17:48); The end of a gloomy May is bringing in brighter days next week for Ontario (35:51); Want to be a councillor in Guelph? just apply! (44:41); Tuesday Tech Spotlight: Little Magic Stories (53:52); Erick Traplin Day (1:02:40); Ask the Chief (1:11:39:); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:42) false full 146 efcba14f-84b3-41f3-bbe8-c63393e155b0 Mon, 2 Jun 2025 17:08:41 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-june-2nd-2025-O1n3QDcF The Mike Farwell Show | June 2nd, 2025 CityNews 02:25:49 Opening Segment (0:56);Province looks into giving education minister more power to take over school boards (19:06); Big City Mayors meet for first time after new Prime Minister steps into the office (37:14); Council approves idea of daytime shelter, downtown still an option (45:44); Local food bank aims to raise over 1 million meals this summer for hungry kids (54:58); This Week in Music History (1:12:45); Drewe's Views (1:30:33); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:29) Opening Segment (0:56);Province looks into giving education minister more power to take over school boards (19:06); Big City Mayors meet for first time after new Prime Minister steps into the office (37:14); Council approves idea of daytime shelter, downtown still an option (45:44); Local food bank aims to raise over 1 million meals this summer for hungry kids (54:58); This Week in Music History (1:12:45); Drewe's Views (1:30:33); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:29) false full 145 3373f894-2220-4f15-9e9f-83a0f0d8396f Fri, 30 May 2025 17:19:40 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/farwell4hire-50-50-may-30th-2025-XNmG_Xtj Farwell4Hire 50/50 | May 30th, 2025 CityNews 00:19:50 false full 144 c480cb6c-c116-42b6-a25b-d4db1513ac12 Fri, 30 May 2025 17:16:32 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-30th-2025-xqrFMcAM The Mike Farwell Show | May 30th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:53 Opening Segment (0:56); Federal court strikes down Trump's tariffs on countries around the world (17:57); North Dumfries moves ahead with twin pad arena, but won’t sell the Ayr Community Centre to pay for it (35:59); WRSE Weekly (54:12); Fastball tournament season about to start in Kitchener (1:01.11); Friday Four Panel (1:12.09); 50/50 Winner Announcement (1:50.06); Grand prize announcement with call to winner for Farwell4Hire 50/50 draw (2:07.23) Opening Segment (0:56); Federal court strikes down Trump's tariffs on countries around the world (17:57); North Dumfries moves ahead with twin pad arena, but won’t sell the Ayr Community Centre to pay for it (35:59); WRSE Weekly (54:12); Fastball tournament season about to start in Kitchener (1:01.11); Friday Four Panel (1:12.09); 50/50 Winner Announcement (1:50.06); Grand prize announcement with call to winner for Farwell4Hire 50/50 draw (2:07.23) false full 143 b2eaca1d-c67c-4a6d-99f9-a6842dfa763c Thu, 29 May 2025 17:19:18 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-29th-2025-4pRMqU5o The Mike Farwell Show | May 29th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:02 Opening Segment (0:56); A new team has assembled to keep Downtown Kitchener streets safer (18:09); Backbench politicians have much to offer,” says former cabinet minister (36:22); Living Retired (54:34); Stay alert driving as farmers return to the roads with slow-moving equipment (1:12.29); The Flipside: (1:30.51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51.02) Opening Segment (0:56); A new team has assembled to keep Downtown Kitchener streets safer (18:09); Backbench politicians have much to offer,” says former cabinet minister (36:22); Living Retired (54:34); Stay alert driving as farmers return to the roads with slow-moving equipment (1:12.29); The Flipside: (1:30.51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51.02) false full 142 b1c601ea-6be0-42c5-bd24-1670f064ba00 Wed, 28 May 2025 17:11:31 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-28th-2025-j9QSvBOc The Mike Farwell Show | May 28th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:25 Opening Segment (0:56); Former PM speaks to Kitchener about 'Making the Most of Canada Internationally' (17:51); Getting roof fixed by community helps Cambridge mom as she continues battle with cancer (27:11); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:00); How are financial firms driving up rent prices in the province? (43:23); Canadian National Carving Championship returns to Waterloo (53:40); Healthcare fundraiser invites you to 'Rock With Your Docs' (1:02.53); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.49); Political R&D (1:29.46); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.38) Opening Segment (0:56); Former PM speaks to Kitchener about 'Making the Most of Canada Internationally' (17:51); Getting roof fixed by community helps Cambridge mom as she continues battle with cancer (27:11); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:00); How are financial firms driving up rent prices in the province? (43:23); Canadian National Carving Championship returns to Waterloo (53:40); Healthcare fundraiser invites you to 'Rock With Your Docs' (1:02.53); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.49); Political R&D (1:29.46); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.38) false full 141 f9291190-9b4a-4a67-bdae-e2fbd159d7de Tue, 27 May 2025 17:07:12 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-27th-2025-B_5_E27G The Mike Farwell Show | May 27th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:56 Opening Segment (0:56); Monarch speech from the throne comes during visit crafted to affirm Canada's sovereignty (17:43); New series highlights inspirational journey made by former Humboldt Broncos player since bus crash made national headlines (35:41); Hockey romance novels bring cheeky spirit to NHL playoffs (43:33); Movie magic comes to Cambridge (53:33); Exploring Canadian history in the World Wars (1:01:47); Why aren't young adults entering the public sector? (1:12:14); Defeat Depression campaign by Mood Disorders Society of Canada wraps up this week (1:30:37); Bookfest returns to Waterloo Public Square (1:39:16); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:47) Opening Segment (0:56); Monarch speech from the throne comes during visit crafted to affirm Canada's sovereignty (17:43); New series highlights inspirational journey made by former Humboldt Broncos player since bus crash made national headlines (35:41); Hockey romance novels bring cheeky spirit to NHL playoffs (43:33); Movie magic comes to Cambridge (53:33); Exploring Canadian history in the World Wars (1:01:47); Why aren't young adults entering the public sector? (1:12:14); Defeat Depression campaign by Mood Disorders Society of Canada wraps up this week (1:30:37); Bookfest returns to Waterloo Public Square (1:39:16); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:47) false full 140 24259301-21e6-48c0-8c26-f358cd9f378f Mon, 26 May 2025 17:06:49 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-26th-2025-tu0UPd92 The Mike Farwell Show | May 26th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:08 Opening Segment (0:56); Train horns keep Kitchener residents awake at night (18:15); ‘Sunshine Girls’ images are being reposted over and over by The Sun, years later (36:12); Locals get inducted into the Hall of Fame (54:13); This Week in Music History (1:12:17); Drewe's Views (1:30:02); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:01) Opening Segment (0:56); Train horns keep Kitchener residents awake at night (18:15); ‘Sunshine Girls’ images are being reposted over and over by The Sun, years later (36:12); Locals get inducted into the Hall of Fame (54:13); This Week in Music History (1:12:17); Drewe's Views (1:30:02); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:01) false full 139 da305fb5-4e04-4bc2-94cb-ef5000182d91 Fri, 23 May 2025 17:13:54 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-23rd-2025-BQ7wIHvP The Mike Farwell Show | May 23rd, 2025 CityNews 02:25:08 Opening Segment (0:56); Trump thinks Canada wants in on his 'Golden Dome' plan (17:51); What does the Ford government's proposed Bill 5 mean for the species and ecosystems around us? (35:57); WRSE Weekly (54:09); Lemonade stands popping up next month to support sending local vulnerable kids to camp (1:01.47); Friday Four Panel (1:12.02); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.08) Opening Segment (0:56); Trump thinks Canada wants in on his 'Golden Dome' plan (17:51); What does the Ford government's proposed Bill 5 mean for the species and ecosystems around us? (35:57); WRSE Weekly (54:09); Lemonade stands popping up next month to support sending local vulnerable kids to camp (1:01.47); Friday Four Panel (1:12.02); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.08) false full 138 ce61b1b4-ed32-4871-83c9-867b6da9bd67 Thu, 22 May 2025 17:09:32 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-22nd-2025-cn4lCOFV The Mike Farwell Show | May 22nd, 2025 CityNews 02:25:09 Opening Segment (0:56); Toronto looking at creating "bubble zones" restricting protests around places of worship, daycares and schools (17:58); Are modular homes a good investment for the federal government to combat the housing crisis? (35:53); Living Retired (53:39); Should we create free or low-barrier transit options for older adults? (1:11.36); New musical tells the story about the mind behind Wonderland (1:20.52); The Flipside (1:29.40); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.57) Opening Segment (0:56); Toronto looking at creating "bubble zones" restricting protests around places of worship, daycares and schools (17:58); Are modular homes a good investment for the federal government to combat the housing crisis? (35:53); Living Retired (53:39); Should we create free or low-barrier transit options for older adults? (1:11.36); New musical tells the story about the mind behind Wonderland (1:20.52); The Flipside (1:29.40); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.57) false full 137 0640f865-be98-4233-a46a-7922529c38e7 Wed, 21 May 2025 17:14:12 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-21st-2025-3DZsVxLR The Mike Farwell Show | May 21st, 2025 CityNews 02:24:26 Opening Segment (0:56); New report clogs up the mailbox, as Canada Post strike looms (17:50); Minding Ottawa's Business (35:40); Provincial budget contains an additional $10M grant for region's new health network (43:39); The Walk to End ALS returns to Waterloo (53:31); Charity gala supports boxing program for children with special needs (1:02.18); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.31); Political R&D (1:29.15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.19) Opening Segment (0:56); New report clogs up the mailbox, as Canada Post strike looms (17:50); Minding Ottawa's Business (35:40); Provincial budget contains an additional $10M grant for region's new health network (43:39); The Walk to End ALS returns to Waterloo (53:31); Charity gala supports boxing program for children with special needs (1:02.18); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.31); Political R&D (1:29.15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.19) false full 136 d3a889c5-a40d-4ada-a7dd-b304bcba2d54 Tue, 20 May 2025 17:09:25 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-20th-2025-QNEmJAyo The Mike Farwell Show | May 20th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:23 Opening Segment (0:56); Fight for Farmland continues after advocates see Region acquire more land (17:44); Ford government seeking more control over speed cameras (36:07); Roller derby excitement comes to Kitchener this weekend (53:55); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes local leaders in sustainability (1:11:42); The system was designed to give us the housing we have (1:30:20); Research campaign aims to unlock the next wave of improvements for Canadians with CF (1:39:08); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:16) Opening Segment (0:56); Fight for Farmland continues after advocates see Region acquire more land (17:44); Ford government seeking more control over speed cameras (36:07); Roller derby excitement comes to Kitchener this weekend (53:55); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes local leaders in sustainability (1:11:42); The system was designed to give us the housing we have (1:30:20); Research campaign aims to unlock the next wave of improvements for Canadians with CF (1:39:08); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:16) false full 135 0e14ef90-b362-4b41-a9ee-e9f728ee5bc3 Tue, 20 May 2025 16:32:12 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/farwell4hire-50-50-may-20th-2025-FYrBgEEL Farwell4Hire 50/50 | May 20th, 2025 CityNews 00:16:21 false full 135 230b3b3b-3a45-4035-9ace-39ab8362f130 Fri, 16 May 2025 17:14:09 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-16th-2025-GAxBmW6J The Mike Farwell Show | May 16th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:19 Opening Segment (0:56); Provincial budget just released by Ford’s government (18:01); Researcher reveals hospital spending on agency staff in Waterloo-Wellington (36:16); WRSE Weekly (54:28); Lace up, Hike for Hospice returns in June (1:02.16); Friday Four Panel (1:12.50); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.52) Opening Segment (0:56); Provincial budget just released by Ford’s government (18:01); Researcher reveals hospital spending on agency staff in Waterloo-Wellington (36:16); WRSE Weekly (54:28); Lace up, Hike for Hospice returns in June (1:02.16); Friday Four Panel (1:12.50); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.52) false full 134 0f57bd2a-bbd2-4738-b564-85789012ec05 Fri, 16 May 2025 16:21:35 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/farwell4hire-50-50-may-16th-2025-_Aah5x4W Farwell4Hire 50/50 | May 16th, 2025 CityNews 00:06:46 false full 134 4e1d13de-d0de-4bd5-a91d-4755876e4912 Thu, 15 May 2025 17:13:33 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-14th-2025-sothb-6l-_R_XQltJ The Mike Farwell Show | May 15th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:30 Opening Segment (0:56); Region secures 550 acres in Wilmot for "future investment site," promising not to remove existing crop (7:23); Cambridge councillor concerned about groundwater contamination brings in new motion (17:58); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes local leaders in sustainability (35:55); Living Retired (53:52); What's next for the former Green MP of Kitchener Centre after strategic voting removed him from his seat? (1:11.48); The Flipside (1:29.30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.30) Opening Segment (0:56); Region secures 550 acres in Wilmot for "future investment site," promising not to remove existing crop (7:23); Cambridge councillor concerned about groundwater contamination brings in new motion (17:58); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes local leaders in sustainability (35:55); Living Retired (53:52); What's next for the former Green MP of Kitchener Centre after strategic voting removed him from his seat? (1:11.48); The Flipside (1:29.30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.30) false full 133 800b11c5-4297-400e-9415-303c6c0cf1ec Wed, 14 May 2025 17:25:44 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-14th-2025-0CJvsViU The Mike Farwell Show | May 14th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:37 Opening Segment (0:56); Federal cabinet shakeup this week includes a new foreign minister (7:51); Province latest housing bill promises changes, some think it misses the mark (17:44); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:44); Speakers announced for inaugural Waterloo Region Women’s Expo (44:22); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes local leaders in sustainability (53:22); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.23); Political R&D (1:29.25) It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.24) Opening Segment (0:56); Federal cabinet shakeup this week includes a new foreign minister (7:51); Province latest housing bill promises changes, some think it misses the mark (17:44); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:44); Speakers announced for inaugural Waterloo Region Women’s Expo (44:22); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes local leaders in sustainability (53:22); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.23); Political R&D (1:29.25) It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.24) false full 132 fb7f7534-c1d5-4581-83f9-ef5bfca4eb33 Tue, 13 May 2025 17:09:29 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-13th-2025-QnBxU88b The Mike Farwell Show | May 13th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:01 Opening Segment (0:56); Construction causing speeding, delays and other traffic issues near Trillium Public School in Kitchener (18:09); Study finds distressing levels of workplace violence in Ontario schools (36:15); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes local leaders in sustainability (54:00); Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph is now a risk area for measles transmission (1:11:50); VintageFest is back, stacking vendors up with a new idea (1:19:56); Monthly Mental Health Check In (1:29:42); 2025 KW AccessAbility Gold Tournament coming up in June (1:41:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:07) Opening Segment (0:56); Construction causing speeding, delays and other traffic issues near Trillium Public School in Kitchener (18:09); Study finds distressing levels of workplace violence in Ontario schools (36:15); Sustainable Waterloo Region recognizes local leaders in sustainability (54:00); Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph is now a risk area for measles transmission (1:11:50); VintageFest is back, stacking vendors up with a new idea (1:19:56); Monthly Mental Health Check In (1:29:42); 2025 KW AccessAbility Gold Tournament coming up in June (1:41:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:07) false full 131 2525da4a-f944-48e0-99e4-3a311eea6b98 Mon, 12 May 2025 17:06:47 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-12th-2025-BF_N_YHq The Mike Farwell Show | May 12th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:58 Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener Rangers take shot at city-funded $2M restaurant plan for the Aud (18:01); First American Pope elected in 2,000-years, what could that mean for North America? (35:54); Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club raise funds for international projects through Lobsterfest (53:47); Annual walk for Alzheimers coming up May 24th (1:00:39); This Week in Music History (1:11:41); Drewe's Views (1:29:32); Five Minutes with Farwell with Faisal Susiwala (1:42:56); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:48) Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener Rangers take shot at city-funded $2M restaurant plan for the Aud (18:01); First American Pope elected in 2,000-years, what could that mean for North America? (35:54); Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club raise funds for international projects through Lobsterfest (53:47); Annual walk for Alzheimers coming up May 24th (1:00:39); This Week in Music History (1:11:41); Drewe's Views (1:29:32); Five Minutes with Farwell with Faisal Susiwala (1:42:56); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:48) false full 130 f40115e3-6716-45b1-9159-2ea94bf42d7d Fri, 9 May 2025 17:25:04 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/farwell4hire-50-50-may-9th-2025-ujqdf7Go Farwell4Hire 50/50 | May 9th, 2025 CityNews 00:13:59 false full 129 67facda3-c0b7-4ac7-b11d-8190d8a8cfb4 Fri, 9 May 2025 17:11:34 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-9th-2025-vbqojRWv The Mike Farwell Show | May 9th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:52 Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge council gives green light to Preston Secondary Plan amid concerns over LRT expansion (18:20); Why the Ford government needs to balance the budget and fulfil promise to cut taxes (43:47); WRSE Weekly (54:38); Friday Four Panel (1:12.35); Friday Four Panel (1:30.08); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.34) Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge council gives green light to Preston Secondary Plan amid concerns over LRT expansion (18:20); Why the Ford government needs to balance the budget and fulfil promise to cut taxes (43:47); WRSE Weekly (54:38); Friday Four Panel (1:12.35); Friday Four Panel (1:30.08); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.34) false full 128 beeb65d8-3f35-48a8-8ace-648c5bd2f56b Thu, 8 May 2025 17:09:10 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-8th-2025-sLK0L560 The Mike Farwell Show | May 8th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:46 Opening Segment (0:56); Superfan decks out his shed with Maple Leaf memorabilia (7:44); Local firework vendor concerned about business after Kitchener and Waterloo vote to ban fireworks (18:17); Don’t expect a new era of respect and harmony in Parliament (36:24); How did strategic voting turn Kitchener Centre blue? (45:07); Living Retired (54:14); Walking to Ottawa from Windor, Port Dover man looks to raise funds for veterans (1:12.07); Cambridge Moves for Mental Health back for third year to support Porchlight (1:21.18); The Flipside: What’s the most money you’ve ever won in the lottery? (1:30.12); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.29) Opening Segment (0:56); Superfan decks out his shed with Maple Leaf memorabilia (7:44); Local firework vendor concerned about business after Kitchener and Waterloo vote to ban fireworks (18:17); Don’t expect a new era of respect and harmony in Parliament (36:24); How did strategic voting turn Kitchener Centre blue? (45:07); Living Retired (54:14); Walking to Ottawa from Windor, Port Dover man looks to raise funds for veterans (1:12.07); Cambridge Moves for Mental Health back for third year to support Porchlight (1:21.18); The Flipside: What’s the most money you’ve ever won in the lottery? (1:30.12); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.29) false full 127 4e4e738a-6840-4b21-af60-d67d837b8a43 Wed, 7 May 2025 17:19:09 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-7th-2025-nKs2oDxc The Mike Farwell Show | May 7th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:20 Opening Segment (0:56); What can Canadians take away from the new Prime Minister’s trip to the White House? (18:06); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:16); Local advocate sees results to make Grand River safer but isn’t done yet, eyeing up Cambridge next (43:41); First GOOD Games Golf Tournament will tee off this month (54:15); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.39); Political R&D (1:30.36); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.43) Opening Segment (0:56); What can Canadians take away from the new Prime Minister’s trip to the White House? (18:06); Minding Ottawa’s Business (36:16); Local advocate sees results to make Grand River safer but isn’t done yet, eyeing up Cambridge next (43:41); First GOOD Games Golf Tournament will tee off this month (54:15); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.39); Political R&D (1:30.36); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.43) false full 126 574c1f44-b782-45c2-bbbb-e3eefbd3d64a Tue, 6 May 2025 17:08:45 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-6th-2025-YUi9o0ZE The Mike Farwell Show | May 6th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:00 Opening Segment (0:56); Wellington speed cameras drive up fines, generating $4M in just over three months (18:03); Large housing development coming to Waterloo after the city sells land for over $30M to build 1,800 homes (36:10); Tuesday Tech Spotlight: UW grads invent Friendlier reusable containers (53:49); Research campaign aims to unlock the next wave of improvements for Canadians with CF (1:00:56); Ask the Chief (1:12:00); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:51) Opening Segment (0:56); Wellington speed cameras drive up fines, generating $4M in just over three months (18:03); Large housing development coming to Waterloo after the city sells land for over $30M to build 1,800 homes (36:10); Tuesday Tech Spotlight: UW grads invent Friendlier reusable containers (53:49); Research campaign aims to unlock the next wave of improvements for Canadians with CF (1:00:56); Ask the Chief (1:12:00); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:51) false full 125 0ef90b86-20f0-40c0-a9f1-04651a5b70b9 Tue, 6 May 2025 15:30:32 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/farwell4hire-50-50-may-6th-2025-87piJ7bw Farwell4Hire 50/50 | May 6th, 2025 CityNews 00:09:46 false full 125 b39aa1f0-d2e7-4b54-815e-bf763658056c Mon, 5 May 2025 17:10:29 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-5th-2025-suWvOqqa The Mike Farwell Show | May 5th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:14 Opening Segment (0:56); Should we be involuntarily treating people with addictions as mental health crisis rises? (18:10); Lights, Caring, Action! Event celebrates Ontario's nurses (36:10); Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Week (43:27); The connection between food insecurity and poor mental health (54:05); This Week in Music History (1:12:03); Drewe's Views (1:30:57); Five Minutes with Farwell featuring Sandy Nickel of Snickelfritz Kitchens (1:43:51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:14) Opening Segment (0:56); Should we be involuntarily treating people with addictions as mental health crisis rises? (18:10); Lights, Caring, Action! Event celebrates Ontario's nurses (36:10); Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Week (43:27); The connection between food insecurity and poor mental health (54:05); This Week in Music History (1:12:03); Drewe's Views (1:30:57); Five Minutes with Farwell featuring Sandy Nickel of Snickelfritz Kitchens (1:43:51); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:14) false full 124 2451f934-359d-4282-9f51-5bbe7c969045 Fri, 2 May 2025 17:22:44 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-2nd-2025-tuU7h1VQ The Mike Farwell Show | May 2nd, 2025 CityNews 02:25:47 Opening Segment (0:56); World Press Freedom Day: Here's why local journalism is essential for a healthy democracy (18:04); Cardiologist looking to make Cambridge a 'blue zone' where people live longer, healthy lives (36:23); The Coach's Show (54:05); The Other Coach's Show (1:01.56); Friday Four Panel (1:12.02); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.56) Opening Segment (0:56); World Press Freedom Day: Here's why local journalism is essential for a healthy democracy (18:04); Cardiologist looking to make Cambridge a 'blue zone' where people live longer, healthy lives (36:23); The Coach's Show (54:05); The Other Coach's Show (1:01.56); Friday Four Panel (1:12.02); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.56) false full 123 94969732-b01d-4d36-a88d-2b01487cb72d Thu, 1 May 2025 17:14:07 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-may-1st-2025-6HE2Wl2C The Mike Farwell Show | May 1st, 2025 CityNews 02:25:40 Opening Segment (0:56); Farwell4Hire 50/50 raffle launches (9:21); North Dumfries considers banning the sale of fireworks alongside municipalities (18:18); ‘Flames of Change’ explores how fires shaped Cambridge’s core (36:19); Smile Cookie campaign benefits several local charities (43:45); Port Dover father runs on injured ankle in Boston Marathon in memory of his son (54:24); Stratford Festival launches 2025 season seeing a rise in US customers (1:03.15); Throwback Thursday (1:12.41); The Flipside 1:30.37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.33) Opening Segment (0:56); Farwell4Hire 50/50 raffle launches (9:21); North Dumfries considers banning the sale of fireworks alongside municipalities (18:18); ‘Flames of Change’ explores how fires shaped Cambridge’s core (36:19); Smile Cookie campaign benefits several local charities (43:45); Port Dover father runs on injured ankle in Boston Marathon in memory of his son (54:24); Stratford Festival launches 2025 season seeing a rise in US customers (1:03.15); Throwback Thursday (1:12.41); The Flipside 1:30.37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.33) false full 122 05d220fb-cb65-47a6-849a-34feaca7a270 Thu, 1 May 2025 15:24:24 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/farwell4hire-50-50-may-1st-2025-Rd6t5rql Farwell4Hire 50/50 | May 1st, 2025 CityNews 00:05:12 The Farwell4Hire is officially back, May 1st, 2025. The Farwell4Hire is officially back, May 1st, 2025. false full 121 1f445b54-3e25-4fea-95a0-792091c66c90 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:17:45 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-30th-2025-uop77MJm The Mike Farwell Show | April 30th, 2025 CityNews 02:10:30 Local MPP hopes to work across party lines to address addictive nature of social media for youth (2:50); Minding Ottawa's Business (22:00); The Music Man takes the stage this weekend in Cambridge (39:48); Registration opens for another season of Challenger Baseball ( 48:30); Blue Jay Hunter (57:48); Political R&D (1:12.58); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:35.31) Local MPP hopes to work across party lines to address addictive nature of social media for youth (2:50); Minding Ottawa's Business (22:00); The Music Man takes the stage this weekend in Cambridge (39:48); Registration opens for another season of Challenger Baseball ( 48:30); Blue Jay Hunter (57:48); Political R&D (1:12.58); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:35.31) false full 120 9af9812d-bff2-481f-8e72-50c11e2fcbe8 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:07:48 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-29th-2025-YVMEKqPZ The Mike Farwell Show | April 29th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:20 Opening Segment (0:56); Analyzing the Federal election results after a long month of campaigns (18:02); Proposed motion to ban pride flags and other symbols defeated (36:18); Adventure cyclist travels the world on two wheels (54:32); Waterloo Regional Health Network partners with Intellijoint Surgical to deliver care close to home (1:12:47); Local company nurtures the next generation of family businesses (1:21:58); SWR celebrates 15 years as it prepares for annual Evening of Recognition (1:30:32); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:37) Opening Segment (0:56); Analyzing the Federal election results after a long month of campaigns (18:02); Proposed motion to ban pride flags and other symbols defeated (36:18); Adventure cyclist travels the world on two wheels (54:32); Waterloo Regional Health Network partners with Intellijoint Surgical to deliver care close to home (1:12:47); Local company nurtures the next generation of family businesses (1:21:58); SWR celebrates 15 years as it prepares for annual Evening of Recognition (1:30:32); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:37) false full 119 49e036d4-5fa8-4533-a8d4-3b77d59ab060 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:07:59 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-28th-2025-0LNH8hsM The Mike Farwell Show | April 28th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:03 Opening Segment (0:56); Controversial Pride Flag motion to be discussed at tonight's Catholic school board meeting (18:02); Cambridge pushes for fair share of property taxes (36:07); Former NHL player takes his shot at head coach for the Cambridge Redhawks (54:07); Work has already begun on 12th annual Hockey Helps the Homeless event (1:02:10); This Week in Music History (1:12:02); Drewe's Views (1:29:59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:09) Opening Segment (0:56); Controversial Pride Flag motion to be discussed at tonight's Catholic school board meeting (18:02); Cambridge pushes for fair share of property taxes (36:07); Former NHL player takes his shot at head coach for the Cambridge Redhawks (54:07); Work has already begun on 12th annual Hockey Helps the Homeless event (1:02:10); This Week in Music History (1:12:02); Drewe's Views (1:29:59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:09) false full 118 d70fb3dc-c939-47b1-a07e-5f63339ca8a8 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:10:04 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-25th-2025-ZkkzMObM The Mike Farwell Show | April 25th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:37 Opening Segment (0:56); Regional council passes bylaw that will clear encampment at 100 Victoria Street in Kitchener (17:58); Wilmot council release recommendations to develop Prime Minister’s Path (35:43); The Coach’s Show (53:35); The Other Coach’s Show (1:02.50); Friday Four Panel (1:11.34); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.44) Opening Segment (0:56); Regional council passes bylaw that will clear encampment at 100 Victoria Street in Kitchener (17:58); Wilmot council release recommendations to develop Prime Minister’s Path (35:43); The Coach’s Show (53:35); The Other Coach’s Show (1:02.50); Friday Four Panel (1:11.34); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.44) false full 117 542347c0-07a9-4689-8db0-7daa3b46f8c6 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:14:52 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-24th-2025-yAG9kmvk The Mike Farwell Show | April 24th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:03 Opening Segment (0:56); Local sculptor reflects on relationship with Pope Francis (17:56); Reflecting on rejuvenated patriotism (35.55); Living Retired (53:49); Band against Diabetes (1:11.52); THE FLIPSIDE: What was the best decade and why? (1:29.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.53) Opening Segment (0:56); Local sculptor reflects on relationship with Pope Francis (17:56); Reflecting on rejuvenated patriotism (35.55); Living Retired (53:49); Band against Diabetes (1:11.52); THE FLIPSIDE: What was the best decade and why? (1:29.56); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.53) false full 116 3b8bbcd4-7140-468a-bc8c-a3dbbe37ab8c Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:24:54 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-23rd-2025-ylqtXpP6 The Mike Farwell Show | April 23rd, 2025 CityNews 02:24:22 Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener Rangers make history with series win over Spitfires (17:56); Minding Ottawa's Business (35:45); Candidates Interview (53:46); 20 Performing Arts Academy brings Beetlejuice to the stage (1:11.43); Blue Jay Hunter (1:20.01); Political R&D with Rob Deutschmann (1:29.29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.24) Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener Rangers make history with series win over Spitfires (17:56); Minding Ottawa's Business (35:45); Candidates Interview (53:46); 20 Performing Arts Academy brings Beetlejuice to the stage (1:11.43); Blue Jay Hunter (1:20.01); Political R&D with Rob Deutschmann (1:29.29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.24) false full 115 54ef63c4-0f4c-4616-8b34-622536008751 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:10:27 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-22nd-2025-cDotAcgN The Mike Farwell Show | April 22nd, 2025 CityNews 02:25:29 Opening Segment (0:56); Are Canadian youth wired for worry? Research says social media is to blame (18:12); Cambridge City Hall project that revamps McIntyre Square pushed to next year's budget (36:13); Cambridge Symphony Orchestra celebrates 20 years (54:04); Bengali New Year to be celebrated this weekend (1:03:00); Waterloo professor explores solutions to housing crisis in new film (1:11:54); Yellow Moon Mouse Children's Campaign raises money for childhood cancer research (1:29:57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:54) Opening Segment (0:56); Are Canadian youth wired for worry? Research says social media is to blame (18:12); Cambridge City Hall project that revamps McIntyre Square pushed to next year's budget (36:13); Cambridge Symphony Orchestra celebrates 20 years (54:04); Bengali New Year to be celebrated this weekend (1:03:00); Waterloo professor explores solutions to housing crisis in new film (1:11:54); Yellow Moon Mouse Children's Campaign raises money for childhood cancer research (1:29:57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:54) false full 114 d87d200e-f3e3-4e32-a682-f4294eb86109 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:12:02 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-21st-2025-kzDUBLRN The Mike Farwell Show | April 21st, 2025 CityNews 02:25:24 Opening Segment (0:56); Annual used book sale supports local scholarships (10:09); Cambridge councillor hosts town hall hoping to have an honest conversation with constituents (17:58); Canadian officials found using disappearing messaging apps (36:01); Local expert advisors share insights for Execugrowth Formula (54:40); This Week in Music History (1:12.42); Drewe's Views (1:30.41); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.53) Opening Segment (0:56); Annual used book sale supports local scholarships (10:09); Cambridge councillor hosts town hall hoping to have an honest conversation with constituents (17:58); Canadian officials found using disappearing messaging apps (36:01); Local expert advisors share insights for Execugrowth Formula (54:40); This Week in Music History (1:12.42); Drewe's Views (1:30.41); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.53) false full 113 d298384c-af3e-4107-8507-f970dad790ae Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:06:40 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-17th-2025-aPow0FTa The Mike Farwell Show | April 17th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:31 Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener sees 15 per cent reduction in speeds as part of a long term strategy (18:14); Should cities, like Kitchener, ban the sale of fireworks? (36:23); Living Retired (54:12); Communitech chooses a leader in technology as their new CEO (1:11:57); 25th Anniversary of Ride for Dad across Canada (1:19:19); The Flipside: What have you done to spoil your pet? (1:30:04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:02) Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener sees 15 per cent reduction in speeds as part of a long term strategy (18:14); Should cities, like Kitchener, ban the sale of fireworks? (36:23); Living Retired (54:12); Communitech chooses a leader in technology as their new CEO (1:11:57); 25th Anniversary of Ride for Dad across Canada (1:19:19); The Flipside: What have you done to spoil your pet? (1:30:04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:02) false full 112 576e4154-a7ee-499a-8fbd-c0a3210eef98 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:10:40 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-16th-2025-Xm2JSKeJ The Mike Farwell Show | April 16th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:01 Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge councillors vote in new rental replacement bylaw (17:55); National Service Dog's annual Easter Egg Hunt coming (35:50) Canadian retailers seeing surges in domestic sales from the 'Buy Canadian' movement (53:47); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.56); The Bridges aims to get younger generation more involved in homelessness crisis (1:29.59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.48) Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge councillors vote in new rental replacement bylaw (17:55); National Service Dog's annual Easter Egg Hunt coming (35:50) Canadian retailers seeing surges in domestic sales from the 'Buy Canadian' movement (53:47); Blue Jay Hunter (1:11.56); The Bridges aims to get younger generation more involved in homelessness crisis (1:29.59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.48) false full 111 ec7d286a-7614-4584-8bbc-7c63c7035f0c Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:12:30 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-15th-2025-VVepwPBl The Mike Farwell Show | April 15th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:05 Opening Segment (0:56); Is Canada’s rapidly aging population an unspoken ballot box issue? (18:01); Downtown Guelph is getting taller with new height limits (36:16); Three bands will unite for an upcoming rock show (54:15); Waterloo Region’s High Performance Development Standards ignore sanitary sewers (1:12.04); Monthly housing segment with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region (1:30.09); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:44.08); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.54) Opening Segment (0:56); Is Canada’s rapidly aging population an unspoken ballot box issue? (18:01); Downtown Guelph is getting taller with new height limits (36:16); Three bands will unite for an upcoming rock show (54:15); Waterloo Region’s High Performance Development Standards ignore sanitary sewers (1:12.04); Monthly housing segment with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region (1:30.09); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:44.08); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.54) false full 110 a47a4d35-eaee-4d29-b560-e57a31febf34 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:09:08 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-14th-2025-WzerEWSw The Mike Farwell Show | April 14th , 2025 CityNews 02:24:56 Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener might ban the sale of fireworks soon after chaos from previous holidays (18:10) Sonny's and Morty's are teaming up again for Good Friday fish n' chips (36:09); The Food Bank of Waterloo Region shares its priorities ahead of the federal election (54:19); This Week in Music History (1:12.12); Drewe's Views (1:29.59); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:44.21); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.07) Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener might ban the sale of fireworks soon after chaos from previous holidays (18:10) Sonny's and Morty's are teaming up again for Good Friday fish n' chips (36:09); The Food Bank of Waterloo Region shares its priorities ahead of the federal election (54:19); This Week in Music History (1:12.12); Drewe's Views (1:29.59); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:44.21); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.07) false full 109 6bd672ff-423c-4dd5-ae47-80c26d41e580 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:09:28 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-11th-2025-cCJYiK5i The Mike Farwell Show | April 11th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:02 Opening Segment (0:56); Balancing the books, saving for retirement in the time of Trump (18:02); What should happen to the Fashion History Museum in Cambridge? & Cambridge wants to sit closer up on Grand River Transit's Plan for the next decade (36:05); Region chosen to host 2026 Ontario Summer Games (45:42); The Coach's Show (54:12); Friday Four Panel (1:12:15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:43) Opening Segment (0:56); Balancing the books, saving for retirement in the time of Trump (18:02); What should happen to the Fashion History Museum in Cambridge? & Cambridge wants to sit closer up on Grand River Transit's Plan for the next decade (36:05); Region chosen to host 2026 Ontario Summer Games (45:42); The Coach's Show (54:12); Friday Four Panel (1:12:15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:43) false full 108 b5e3440e-5098-4400-9c6c-3da13bd1af23 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:12:39 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-10th-2025-VOS2DZUX The Mike Farwell Show | April 10th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:19 Opening Segment (0:56); Western alienation: will some provinces try to leave if Canadians vote Liberal? (17:53); Anxious voters are heading to the polls soon as leaders try to ease fears from US tariffs (36:04); Living Retired (54:20); Should Canadians care about Mark Carney's religion? (1:12:19); The Flipside: Is it wrong to force your teen to go to their volunteer job? (1:30:11); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:08) Opening Segment (0:56); Western alienation: will some provinces try to leave if Canadians vote Liberal? (17:53); Anxious voters are heading to the polls soon as leaders try to ease fears from US tariffs (36:04); Living Retired (54:20); Should Canadians care about Mark Carney's religion? (1:12:19); The Flipside: Is it wrong to force your teen to go to their volunteer job? (1:30:11); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:08) false full 107 674c1fc0-caf7-4507-b2c0-1e2a49b929a7 Wed, 9 Apr 2025 16:22:35 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-9th-2025-OYoFeHDg The Mike Farwell Show | April 9th, 2025 CityNews 01:50:31 Opening Segment (0:56); Region looking to create a Rural Speed Zone Strategy after Shantz argues against changes to Lobsinger Line (18:17); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:20); May Court Club of KW hosts Feed a Hungry Tummy Gala in May (54:21); Guelph Hockey Referees Association celebrates 75 years (1:02.20); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.13); Political R&D with Rob Deutschmann (1:30.30); 5 Minutes with Farwell: Split the Pot Lottery launches that supports hospitals across Ontario (1:42.52) Opening Segment (0:56); Region looking to create a Rural Speed Zone Strategy after Shantz argues against changes to Lobsinger Line (18:17); Minding Ottawa's Business (36:20); May Court Club of KW hosts Feed a Hungry Tummy Gala in May (54:21); Guelph Hockey Referees Association celebrates 75 years (1:02.20); Blue Jay Hunter (1:12.13); Political R&D with Rob Deutschmann (1:30.30); 5 Minutes with Farwell: Split the Pot Lottery launches that supports hospitals across Ontario (1:42.52) false full 106 d3196502-89a5-4e6e-8c96-e3d9e0081598 Tue, 8 Apr 2025 17:10:30 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-8th-2025-43yZ5HDs The Mike Farwell Show | April 8th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:39 Opening Segment (0:56); Canada, US farmers relationships in limbo amid trade tensions (18:02); Who is spending the most on digital ads this election? (36:13); A Night of Music in support of Bereaved Families of Ontario (53:58); Some researchers think American annexation favours Canadians (1:12.02); Monthly Mental Health Check (1:30.14); Singing bus driver from Paris competes on Canada's Got Talent (1:40.11); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.29) Opening Segment (0:56); Canada, US farmers relationships in limbo amid trade tensions (18:02); Who is spending the most on digital ads this election? (36:13); A Night of Music in support of Bereaved Families of Ontario (53:58); Some researchers think American annexation favours Canadians (1:12.02); Monthly Mental Health Check (1:30.14); Singing bus driver from Paris competes on Canada's Got Talent (1:40.11); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.29) false full 105 d2e7ee05-f507-4cea-9cac-84fa148cc754 Mon, 7 Apr 2025 17:38:51 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-7th-2025-6Di8v6MS The Mike Farwell Show | April 7th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:02 Opening Segment (0:56); Motion coming to help fund and restore CTS sites in the region (18:00); Can Polievere run with the pack and race against the puppy love for Carney in Canada? (36:05); Nominations open for Bernice Adams Legacy Awards (54:00); April Meteor Showers are coming, peaking over Easter holidays (1:01.44); This Week in Music History (1:11.42); Drewe’s Views (1:29.46); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.53) Opening Segment (0:56); Motion coming to help fund and restore CTS sites in the region (18:00); Can Polievere run with the pack and race against the puppy love for Carney in Canada? (36:05); Nominations open for Bernice Adams Legacy Awards (54:00); April Meteor Showers are coming, peaking over Easter holidays (1:01.44); This Week in Music History (1:11.42); Drewe’s Views (1:29.46); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.53) false full 104 4c66a003-8747-408b-8927-94716640cbe8 Fri, 4 Apr 2025 17:16:01 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-4th-2025-ej2Y3j72 The Mike Farwell Show | April 4th , 2025 CityNews 02:24:55 Opening Segment (0:56); Changes coming to the region’s garbage collection in March 2026 (17:40); Resilient babies come out of the pandemic, 5-years-later (35:48); The Coach’s Show (53:30); The Other Coach’s Show (1:00.47); Friday Four Panel (1:11.40); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.44) Opening Segment (0:56); Changes coming to the region’s garbage collection in March 2026 (17:40); Resilient babies come out of the pandemic, 5-years-later (35:48); The Coach’s Show (53:30); The Other Coach’s Show (1:00.47); Friday Four Panel (1:11.40); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.44) false full 103 5a50014d-e3d2-4846-b85e-91874531bf12 Thu, 3 Apr 2025 17:10:03 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-3rd-2025-JBwPsoNv The Mike Farwell Show | April 3rd, 2025 CityNews 02:24:44 Opening Segment (0:56); Let's talk tariffs; automotive sector gearing up for changes between the borders (17:50); Local businesses face uncertain future from Trump tariffs (36:07); Living Retired (54:19); City of Waterloo Museum allows visitors to connect with Waterloo's past (1:11:55); The Flipside (1:29:56); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:00) Opening Segment (0:56); Let's talk tariffs; automotive sector gearing up for changes between the borders (17:50); Local businesses face uncertain future from Trump tariffs (36:07); Living Retired (54:19); City of Waterloo Museum allows visitors to connect with Waterloo's past (1:11:55); The Flipside (1:29:56); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:00) false full 102 8fdc460b-489d-439c-a7b7-304db9923d98 Wed, 2 Apr 2025 17:07:30 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-2nd-2025-rsUYg26b The Mike Farwell Show | April 2nd, 2025 CityNews 02:17:25 Opening Segment (0:56); How many gravel pits are too many? (18:00); Royal City Science wants University of Guelph to build a Science Centre on their gravel pit (27:20); New segment: Minding Ottawa's Business (35:58); Elmira Maple Syrup Festival Promotion (54:06); Moose Tracks from lLint (1:02:12); New segment: Blue Jay Hunter (1:12:20); Your Kitchener Rangers are in the US, here's how they're doing (1:30:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:13) Opening Segment (0:56); How many gravel pits are too many? (18:00); Royal City Science wants University of Guelph to build a Science Centre on their gravel pit (27:20); New segment: Minding Ottawa's Business (35:58); Elmira Maple Syrup Festival Promotion (54:06); Moose Tracks from lLint (1:02:12); New segment: Blue Jay Hunter (1:12:20); Your Kitchener Rangers are in the US, here's how they're doing (1:30:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:13) false full 101 29723a9d-1df9-4006-9913-a40c2653b53b Tue, 1 Apr 2025 17:12:51 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-april-1st-2025-wK2zY_MD The Mike Farwell Show | April 1st , 2025 CityNews 02:25:53 Opening Segment (0:56); Gas prices drop nearly 20 cents per litre (18:10); Canada marks 40 years of celebrating Refugee Rights Day (36:18); Province approves merger of St. Mary’s, Grand River Hospitals (43:00); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (53:43); Laurel Creek Track & Field Club has podium finish at event in Virginia Beach (1:02.39); Ask the Chief (1:11.38); 12:00 PM: It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.59) Opening Segment (0:56); Gas prices drop nearly 20 cents per litre (18:10); Canada marks 40 years of celebrating Refugee Rights Day (36:18); Province approves merger of St. Mary’s, Grand River Hospitals (43:00); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (53:43); Laurel Creek Track & Field Club has podium finish at event in Virginia Beach (1:02.39); Ask the Chief (1:11.38); 12:00 PM: It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.59) false full 100 6d7abc38-8574-424f-9093-8da64c351a2e Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:13:39 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-31st-2025-uYPLX94n The Mike Farwell Show | March 31st, 2025 CityNews 02:25:08 Opening Segment (0:56); KWSPHS Reach Record Breaking Numbers for Pet Outreach Needs in the Community (17:53); CTS site in Kitchener set to close despite judge’s injunction (25:21); Federal election Week 2, what do voters want? (36:01); Chef cooks up new plans as New President of KWO Board (53:57); This Week in Music History (1:11.43); Drewe’s Views (1:29.55); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.59) Opening Segment (0:56); KWSPHS Reach Record Breaking Numbers for Pet Outreach Needs in the Community (17:53); CTS site in Kitchener set to close despite judge’s injunction (25:21); Federal election Week 2, what do voters want? (36:01); Chef cooks up new plans as New President of KWO Board (53:57); This Week in Music History (1:11.43); Drewe’s Views (1:29.55); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.59) false full 99 08735052-beb1-4f0c-835d-5f6367a73a9f Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:10:03 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-28th-2025-TSm_5R_P The Mike Farwell Show | March 28th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:51 Opening Segment (0:56); Rangers Reach launches 50/50 subscription option (7:07); New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry (17:45); Government of Canada awards $74 million to top-performing Housing Accelerator Fund communities (36:02); The Coach's Show (53:59); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:22); Friday Four Panel (1:11:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:42) Opening Segment (0:56); Rangers Reach launches 50/50 subscription option (7:07); New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry (17:45); Government of Canada awards $74 million to top-performing Housing Accelerator Fund communities (36:02); The Coach's Show (53:59); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:22); Friday Four Panel (1:11:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:42) false full 98 4860abe3-4416-457a-a681-9e182535faba Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:15:59 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-27th-2025-gtdllhIZ The Mike Farwell Show | March 27th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:38 Opening Segment (0:56); Disinformation from abroad is a real danger in a race where Canada-U.S. mistrust is high. (17:44); GoFundMe campaign seeks support for appeal of Preston Springs condo proposal (35:49); Living Retired (53:35); Annual Highland Ball returns to Cambridge Armoury (1:11.28); KWAG 'Culture Talk' shines a light on placemaking and social infrastructure (1:20.24); The Flipside (1:29.37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.38) Opening Segment (0:56); Disinformation from abroad is a real danger in a race where Canada-U.S. mistrust is high. (17:44); GoFundMe campaign seeks support for appeal of Preston Springs condo proposal (35:49); Living Retired (53:35); Annual Highland Ball returns to Cambridge Armoury (1:11.28); KWAG 'Culture Talk' shines a light on placemaking and social infrastructure (1:20.24); The Flipside (1:29.37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.38) false full 97 82f2745e-7478-4007-ae9f-3dd0ed49f34d Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:09:10 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-26th-2025-xfXv_fNS The Mike Farwell Show | March 26th, 2025 CityNews 02:23:52 Opening Segment (0:56); Carney Boosts Liberals as Canadian Federal Campaign Begins (17:48); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:34); Waterloo Region Family Network marks 10 years of Evening of Elegance (53:23); Cambridge Community Players prepare for final show of their season (1:02.20); Canadians need a leader who can offer hope (1:11.14); Local author overcomes trauma to live her dreams (1:29.18); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.17) Opening Segment (0:56); Carney Boosts Liberals as Canadian Federal Campaign Begins (17:48); Minding Ottawa’s Business (35:34); Waterloo Region Family Network marks 10 years of Evening of Elegance (53:23); Cambridge Community Players prepare for final show of their season (1:02.20); Canadians need a leader who can offer hope (1:11.14); Local author overcomes trauma to live her dreams (1:29.18); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.17) false full 96 74183ca2-84c0-48ea-8359-01cdcfc2d8d5 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:45:45 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-25th-2025-kdAB5wpK The Mike Farwell Show | March 25th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:40 Opening Segment (0:56); Councillor calls for city to investigate bylaw to protect rental units (18:03); Why annexing Canada would destroy the United States (35:56); Easter 'Egg Drop' to include helicopter above soccer field (54:21); The Essentials Fund local fundraising campaign returns (1:02.19); Former city councillor turned artists creates pro-Canada shirt (1:12.39); Top Home Chef returns to support Suicide Prevention Council (1:30.37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.47) Opening Segment (0:56); Councillor calls for city to investigate bylaw to protect rental units (18:03); Why annexing Canada would destroy the United States (35:56); Easter 'Egg Drop' to include helicopter above soccer field (54:21); The Essentials Fund local fundraising campaign returns (1:02.19); Former city councillor turned artists creates pro-Canada shirt (1:12.39); Top Home Chef returns to support Suicide Prevention Council (1:30.37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.47) false full 95 b0cdc159-93e3-4f05-b565-714da14abe09 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:40:42 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-24th-2025-Ofe0VvaO The Mike Farwell Show | March 24th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:16 Opening Segment (0:56); 'Apparent absence of goodwill': Wilmot councillors scolded for not respecting each other at town hall (17:49); Local news coverage in Canada in steep decline, inviting misinformation: report (35:57); Joyful Vendors spring market happens this weekend (53:53); Passion for Fashion raises funds for YW Kitchener-Waterloo (1:00.57); This Week in Music History (1:11.44); Drewe's Views (1:29.30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.24) Opening Segment (0:56); 'Apparent absence of goodwill': Wilmot councillors scolded for not respecting each other at town hall (17:49); Local news coverage in Canada in steep decline, inviting misinformation: report (35:57); Joyful Vendors spring market happens this weekend (53:53); Passion for Fashion raises funds for YW Kitchener-Waterloo (1:00.57); This Week in Music History (1:11.44); Drewe's Views (1:29.30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.24) false full 94 9fc28a26-0afd-4c29-b913-96e233e34a64 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:16:20 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-21st-2025-cIMenjr_ The Mike Farwell Show | March 21st, 2025 CityNews 02:24:53 Opening Segment (0:56); Want to win when rolling up the rim? This Waterloo researcher has tips for Tim Hortons online prizes (18:12); Kitchener to host one of world's largest Esports tournaments (27:11); Council Chambers with Waterloo Ward 1 Sandra Hanmer (36:04); The Coach’s Show (54:06); The Other Coach’s Show (1:02.40); Friday Four Panel (1:11.57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.56) Opening Segment (0:56); Want to win when rolling up the rim? This Waterloo researcher has tips for Tim Hortons online prizes (18:12); Kitchener to host one of world's largest Esports tournaments (27:11); Council Chambers with Waterloo Ward 1 Sandra Hanmer (36:04); The Coach’s Show (54:06); The Other Coach’s Show (1:02.40); Friday Four Panel (1:11.57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.56) false full 93 0bd89b7c-ba65-4fc3-98ef-f26edebd476c Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:10:24 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-20th-2025-HG8ZRBCI The Mike Farwell Show March 20th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:07 Opening Segment (0:56); 17 arrested, hundreds charged after St. Patrick’s Day celebrations: WRPS (18:10); Waterloo Region HART Hub yet to receive funding as Kitchener CTS looks to close (36:12); Living Retired (54:37); What is currently happening at Elizabeth Ziegler Public School? (1:12.41); The Flipside (1:30.23); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.24) Opening Segment (0:56); 17 arrested, hundreds charged after St. Patrick’s Day celebrations: WRPS (18:10); Waterloo Region HART Hub yet to receive funding as Kitchener CTS looks to close (36:12); Living Retired (54:37); What is currently happening at Elizabeth Ziegler Public School? (1:12.41); The Flipside (1:30.23); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50.24) false full 92 c6d5f1cb-b981-4985-997b-8dd7349f0be9 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:09:53 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-19th-2025-CPZ5Y3Qv The Mike Farwell Show March 19th , 2025 CityNews 02:24:53 Opening Segment (0:56); City of Cambridge ends lease for Fashion History Museum (17:54); Here's what would happen if Canada joined the European Union (36:04); If we want informed youth, it's time to prioritize civic education (53.50); Kitchener completes all actions in 'Housing for All' strategy (1:11.59); USports Women's Hockey Championship opens next Thursday in Elmira (1:29.54); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.51) Opening Segment (0:56); City of Cambridge ends lease for Fashion History Museum (17:54); Here's what would happen if Canada joined the European Union (36:04); If we want informed youth, it's time to prioritize civic education (53.50); Kitchener completes all actions in 'Housing for All' strategy (1:11.59); USports Women's Hockey Championship opens next Thursday in Elmira (1:29.54); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.51) false full 91 9ac6e14e-cd04-4e51-95a8-7cf79c3bcc08 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:15:59 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-18th-2025-Ranm8E5v The Mike Farwell Show March 18th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:30 Opening Segment (0:56); Liquidation of Hudson's Bay stores could start today (17.56); What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032? (35.45); Rangers Reach season-end Mega Jackpot raffle is underway (53.34); Prime Minister Carney pushes back when grilled on financial issues (1:11.30); Waterloo Region has the power to shape its own housing future (1:28.44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:47.41) Opening Segment (0:56); Liquidation of Hudson's Bay stores could start today (17.56); What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032? (35.45); Rangers Reach season-end Mega Jackpot raffle is underway (53.34); Prime Minister Carney pushes back when grilled on financial issues (1:11.30); Waterloo Region has the power to shape its own housing future (1:28.44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:47.41) false full 90 ea802621-29ed-4e29-9b6d-fd9112e9e508 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:08:56 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-17th-2025-4pqpJ_ot The Mike Farwell Show March 17th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:48 Opening Segment (0:56); Canadians respond to Trump’s tariff threats with music (18:02); Kitchener’s King Street Shelter to close in two weeks (36:07); Kitchener restaurant prioritizes local (53:53); This Week in Music History (1:11.50); Drewe’s Views (1:29.38); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:43.36); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.42) Opening Segment (0:56); Canadians respond to Trump’s tariff threats with music (18:02); Kitchener’s King Street Shelter to close in two weeks (36:07); Kitchener restaurant prioritizes local (53:53); This Week in Music History (1:11.50); Drewe’s Views (1:29.38); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:43.36); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.42) false full 89 23d0edce-d5f0-40f2-a396-cf08f7aad1b4 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:20:34 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-14th-2025-HddckFhL The Mike Farwell Show March 14th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:46 Opening Segment (0:56); Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism? (18:06); Council Chambers (36:07); The Coach’s Show (54:08); The Other Coach’s Show (1:01.46); Friday Four Panel (1:12.04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.58) Opening Segment (0:56); Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism? (18:06); Council Chambers (36:07); The Coach’s Show (54:08); The Other Coach’s Show (1:01.46); Friday Four Panel (1:12.04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49.58) false full 88 38eb78e4-3c12-4b7e-a54a-c768ca083ee7 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:18:57 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-13th-2025-4KqBbeQd The Mike Farwell Show March 13th, 2025 CityNews 02:17:17 Opening Segment (0:56); Reduction in vaccinations leading to more measles cases, says Public Health (17:39); Kitchener pilot ready to fly missions in Haiti (33:27); Living Retired (46:30); Only total lunar eclipse of the year is happening tonight (1:04.22); Child Witness Centre wipes out waitlist (1:11.31); The Flipside (1:22.24); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:42.21) Opening Segment (0:56); Reduction in vaccinations leading to more measles cases, says Public Health (17:39); Kitchener pilot ready to fly missions in Haiti (33:27); Living Retired (46:30); Only total lunar eclipse of the year is happening tonight (1:04.22); Child Witness Centre wipes out waitlist (1:11.31); The Flipside (1:22.24); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:42.21) false full 88 aafe209e-9ac7-4ff4-bf9b-1685080e44d6 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:23:58 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-12th-2025-b79I3XSh The Mike Farwell Show March 12th, 2025 CityNews 02:11:52 Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario to suspend electricity surcharge, Ford to meet with Lutnick (16:31); The last time a Trudeau left office, Canada got an unelected prime minister. Does this make it important that we have an election quickly? (34:10); Bidding in 70th annual Kinsmen auction opens today (49:03); Canadian women share journey over 25 days in Africa (51:47); 'None of it makes sense' - Costs and frustrations mount in Wilmot Township (1:01.11); USports Women's Hockey Championship opens next Thursday in Elmira (1:18.32); Rangers Reach to launch special, season-ending 50/50 raffle (1:28.34); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:38.00) Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario to suspend electricity surcharge, Ford to meet with Lutnick (16:31); The last time a Trudeau left office, Canada got an unelected prime minister. Does this make it important that we have an election quickly? (34:10); Bidding in 70th annual Kinsmen auction opens today (49:03); Canadian women share journey over 25 days in Africa (51:47); 'None of it makes sense' - Costs and frustrations mount in Wilmot Township (1:01.11); USports Women's Hockey Championship opens next Thursday in Elmira (1:18.32); Rangers Reach to launch special, season-ending 50/50 raffle (1:28.34); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:38.00) false full 87 442aa408-ce6e-4797-ad36-a8d22caccfe8 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:22:55 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-11th-2025-DKqFgil7 The Mike Farwell Show March 11th, 2025 CityNews 02:19:58 Opening Segment (0:56); MP Louis introduces new legislation, The Canada Farmland Protection Act, working to conserve Canadian Farmland (16:15); Local MP pushes for unity among progressive parties in upcoming federal election (33:44); Together for Tomorrow: Rotary and Kiwanis advancing local healthcare (51:05); Local Automakers Respond to President Trump’s Confirmation of Unjustified Tariffs (1:08.59); Monthly mental health check-in (1:26.35); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:46.20) Opening Segment (0:56); MP Louis introduces new legislation, The Canada Farmland Protection Act, working to conserve Canadian Farmland (16:15); Local MP pushes for unity among progressive parties in upcoming federal election (33:44); Together for Tomorrow: Rotary and Kiwanis advancing local healthcare (51:05); Local Automakers Respond to President Trump’s Confirmation of Unjustified Tariffs (1:08.59); Monthly mental health check-in (1:26.35); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:46.20) false full 86 c6f8296e-20ec-4457-9d5c-562d198a1a44 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:14:05 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-10th-2025-yX1nhFwz The Mike Farwell Show March 10th, 2025 CityNews 02:08:56 Opening Segment (0:56); Waterloo Region Residents Demand Transparency on ICLEI Climate Program Costs (15:25); Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic responds to U.S. tariffs (32:30); K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards - 50th Anniversary Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director, KW Oktoberfest (49:40); This Week in Music History (1:02.48 ); Drewe’s Views Negotiating Change (1:16.23); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! Rant or rave, smile or frown – tell us what’s got you talking today! (1:35.18) Opening Segment (0:56); Waterloo Region Residents Demand Transparency on ICLEI Climate Program Costs (15:25); Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic responds to U.S. tariffs (32:30); K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards - 50th Anniversary Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director, KW Oktoberfest (49:40); This Week in Music History (1:02.48 ); Drewe’s Views Negotiating Change (1:16.23); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! Rant or rave, smile or frown – tell us what’s got you talking today! (1:35.18) false full 85 446676b7-574e-4766-9ac0-ddb958f35a79 Fri, 7 Mar 2025 18:08:18 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-7th-2025-_ozZRKnO The Mike Farwell Show | March 7th, 2025 CityNews 02:08:15 Opening Segment (0:56); Today is International Women's Day (13:45); Flag business sees sales of Canadian flags surge (23:19); Council Chambers with Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe (30:47); The Coach's Show (46:22); The Other Coach's Show (54:07); Friday Four Panel (1:02:21); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:38:31) Opening Segment (0:56); Today is International Women's Day (13:45); Flag business sees sales of Canadian flags surge (23:19); Council Chambers with Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe (30:47); The Coach's Show (46:22); The Other Coach's Show (54:07); Friday Four Panel (1:02:21); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:38:31) false full 84 deee5881-4666-4ac4-a2aa-f3b6ccacd4c4 Thu, 6 Mar 2025 18:20:57 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-6th-2025-Qgyw0X0l The Mike Farwell Show | March 6th , 2025 CityNews 02:27:18 Opening Segment (0:56); 60,000 Waterloo Region manufacturing jobs under pressure from Trump tariffs (18:09): Uptown Waterloo celebrates Black, female entrepreneurs (36:19): Living Retired (56:25): City of Waterloo Museum allows visitors to connect with Waterloo's past (1:14:08): The Flipside (1:32:02 ): It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:15) Opening Segment (0:56); 60,000 Waterloo Region manufacturing jobs under pressure from Trump tariffs (18:09): Uptown Waterloo celebrates Black, female entrepreneurs (36:19): Living Retired (56:25): City of Waterloo Museum allows visitors to connect with Waterloo's past (1:14:08): The Flipside (1:32:02 ): It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:15) false full 83 caefefc9-b3c6-48a4-b44e-7ee1260fb395 Wed, 5 Mar 2025 18:13:30 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-5th-2025-pMn_ldhz The Mike Farwell Show | March 5th, 2025 CityNews 02:22:18 Opening Segment (0:56); How Donald Trump's tariff war could hit Canadians' wallets (16:07); Trump tariffs have sparked a 'Buy Canadian' surge, but keeping the trend alive faces hurdles (34:15); Nominations open for annual Bernice Adams Legacy Awards (52:04); What can we do to minimize collisions between drivers and Ion trains? (1:10:04); We're two weeks away from the start of the USports Women's Hockey Championships in Elmira (1:28:08); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:47:57) Opening Segment (0:56); How Donald Trump's tariff war could hit Canadians' wallets (16:07); Trump tariffs have sparked a 'Buy Canadian' surge, but keeping the trend alive faces hurdles (34:15); Nominations open for annual Bernice Adams Legacy Awards (52:04); What can we do to minimize collisions between drivers and Ion trains? (1:10:04); We're two weeks away from the start of the USports Women's Hockey Championships in Elmira (1:28:08); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:47:57) false full 82 8fddefa4-00f5-4290-8be3-4d5588a7f947 Tue, 4 Mar 2025 18:10:25 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-4th-2025-PFIsNCa7 The Mike Farwell Show | March 4th, 2025 CityNews 02:18:59 Opening Segment (0:56); Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office argument with Zelensky, White House official says (15:58) Tim Kenyon discusses Trump’s false claims about Canada (33:28); Tuesday Tech Spotlight; Kemi Borisade, Technology Lead, MedInclude (50:35); Ask the Chief! (1:07:41); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:45:18) Opening Segment (0:56); Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office argument with Zelensky, White House official says (15:58) Tim Kenyon discusses Trump’s false claims about Canada (33:28); Tuesday Tech Spotlight; Kemi Borisade, Technology Lead, MedInclude (50:35); Ask the Chief! (1:07:41); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:45:18) false full 81 21107d6e-79d0-4297-bf87-b33d1eb356c2 Mon, 3 Mar 2025 18:10:13 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-march-3rd-2025-hSzfJPzr The Mike Farwell Show | March 3rd, 2025 CityNews 02:13:03 Opening Segment (0:56); Petition to Change Speed Limit and Speed Camera Enforcement on Lobsinger Line (17:58); New director of education at WRDSB wants to restore 'real trust' and 'confidence' in public education (36:10); How would US tariffs affect the food bank? (54:11); This Week in Music History (1:12:08); Drewe’s Views (1:30:18); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:08) Opening Segment (0:56); Petition to Change Speed Limit and Speed Camera Enforcement on Lobsinger Line (17:58); New director of education at WRDSB wants to restore 'real trust' and 'confidence' in public education (36:10); How would US tariffs affect the food bank? (54:11); This Week in Music History (1:12:08); Drewe’s Views (1:30:18); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:08) false full 80 6750dea2-9e8e-451a-900c-b06a5eb3c043 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:08:22 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-28th-2025-FKng_r1O The Mike Farwell Show | February 28th, 2025 CityNews 02:07:35 Opening Segment (0:56); PCs win third successive majority in Ontario, but with fewer seats than last election (17:35); Council Chambers with Cambridge Ward 4 Councilor Ross Earnshaw (34:26); The Coach's Show (50:44); The Other Coach's Show (57:58); Friday Four Panel (1:07:43); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:44:37) Opening Segment (0:56); PCs win third successive majority in Ontario, but with fewer seats than last election (17:35); Council Chambers with Cambridge Ward 4 Councilor Ross Earnshaw (34:26); The Coach's Show (50:44); The Other Coach's Show (57:58); Friday Four Panel (1:07:43); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:44:37) false full 79 c031d6c7-6368-40d6-bb0c-307d0a38c0df Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:12:59 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-27th-2025-2984mjI1 The Mike Farwell Show | February 27th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:43 Opening Segment (0:56); How to win an election? Focus on persuasion, not policy (18:09);Wilmot council pass 2025 budget, residents facing 18.2 per cent tax hike (36:08); Living Retired (54:15); Waterloo council approves property purchase for short-term arts programming, long-term affordable housing (1:12:02); The Flipside (1:30:02); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:58) Opening Segment (0:56); How to win an election? Focus on persuasion, not policy (18:09);Wilmot council pass 2025 budget, residents facing 18.2 per cent tax hike (36:08); Living Retired (54:15); Waterloo council approves property purchase for short-term arts programming, long-term affordable housing (1:12:02); The Flipside (1:30:02); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:58) false full 78 8df2c9cf-5a9a-47f1-8a7a-673db49b0411 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:14:23 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-26th-2025-MhZ4bJiK The Mike Farwell Show | February 26th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:35 Opening Segment (0:56); Region of Waterloo breaks commitments made to CUPE 1656 (18:10); Flooding a concern as heavy snowfall begins to melt (36:01); Waterloo NDP candidate reacts to endorsement from Green opponent (45:52); Band Against Diabetes raises awareness and funds for diabetes research (54:15); Canada’s military: A paradigm shift (1:12:17); USports women’s hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:30:13); Donald Trump’s executive order impacts Waterloo charity (1:41:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:29) Opening Segment (0:56); Region of Waterloo breaks commitments made to CUPE 1656 (18:10); Flooding a concern as heavy snowfall begins to melt (36:01); Waterloo NDP candidate reacts to endorsement from Green opponent (45:52); Band Against Diabetes raises awareness and funds for diabetes research (54:15); Canada’s military: A paradigm shift (1:12:17); USports women’s hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:30:13); Donald Trump’s executive order impacts Waterloo charity (1:41:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:29) false full 77 29eaec73-f5d5-43c6-bec5-2c5fcf605952 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:08:36 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-25th-2025-_Wd8YQ5I The Mike Farwell Show | February 25th, 2025 CityNews 02:27:54 Opening Segment (0:56); Last minute election research? CivicTechWR has Waterloo Region covered (18:10); Canada pledges $5-billion in seized Russian assets for Ukraine (36:21); Penny and Pound presents ‘Head in the Game’ (55:42); Let’s Talk Sports presents ‘Prelude to the OHL Playoffs’ (1:04:16); Affordable growth starts with smarter development standards (1:14:16); Cambridge Jazz Festival launches this spring (1:32:25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:29) Opening Segment (0:56); Last minute election research? CivicTechWR has Waterloo Region covered (18:10); Canada pledges $5-billion in seized Russian assets for Ukraine (36:21); Penny and Pound presents ‘Head in the Game’ (55:42); Let’s Talk Sports presents ‘Prelude to the OHL Playoffs’ (1:04:16); Affordable growth starts with smarter development standards (1:14:16); Cambridge Jazz Festival launches this spring (1:32:25); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:29) false full 76 8eb1865d-e762-4b74-acfb-f0a98c1a1b16 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:07:09 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-24th-2025-wSIgIwN3 The Mike Farwell Show | February 24th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:02 Opening Segment (0:56); Snow accumulation puts roofs at risk (18:05); Waterloo changemakers and tech partners showcase the potential of AI (36:14); Flanagan family enters Waterloo Region Entrepreneur Hall of Fame (54:33); This Week in Music History (1:12:30); Drewe's Views (1:30:26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:44) Opening Segment (0:56); Snow accumulation puts roofs at risk (18:05); Waterloo changemakers and tech partners showcase the potential of AI (36:14); Flanagan family enters Waterloo Region Entrepreneur Hall of Fame (54:33); This Week in Music History (1:12:30); Drewe's Views (1:30:26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:44) false full 75 3970a9ea-8872-4a6c-aeb1-3cbf7c56e6c8 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:24 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-21st-2025-loBEcvFZ The Mike Farwell Show | February 21st, 2025 CityNews 02:24:36 Opening Segment (0:56); High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces (17:45); Council Chambers with Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett (35:34); The Coach's Show (53:29); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:49): Friday Four Panel (1:11:26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:26) Opening Segment (0:56); High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces (17:45); Council Chambers with Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett (35:34); The Coach's Show (53:29); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:49): Friday Four Panel (1:11:26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:26) false full 74 890d51ba-9926-44cc-b94f-0a449f375dbc Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:08:18 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-20th-2025-6o34m_xT The Mike Farwell Show | February 20th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:58 Opening Segment (0:56); Latest failure to align on value clouds future for Guerrero, Blue Jays (18:08); Don’t blame Ontarians for low voter turnout. Convince them that voting is worthwhile (36:07); Living Retired (53:25); Coldest Night of the Year event aims to ‘change the tune’ for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness (1:11:52); United Way hosts third annual corporate trivia challenge (1:21:30); The Flipside: How do you feel about fighting in hockey? (1:30:13); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:15) Opening Segment (0:56); Latest failure to align on value clouds future for Guerrero, Blue Jays (18:08); Don’t blame Ontarians for low voter turnout. Convince them that voting is worthwhile (36:07); Living Retired (53:25); Coldest Night of the Year event aims to ‘change the tune’ for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness (1:11:52); United Way hosts third annual corporate trivia challenge (1:21:30); The Flipside: How do you feel about fighting in hockey? (1:30:13); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:15) false full 73 082d573f-b63e-459d-bda1-b4dc2be8159b Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:17:34 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-19th-2025-c_WPdNdQ The Mike Farwell Show | February 19th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:47 Opening Segment (0:56); What we know about the plane that crashed, flipped at Toronto's Pearson airport (17:59); Are the Centre/Left Parties Handing Ridings to Ford? (36:13); Stronger Together Mental Health dinner set for next month in Cambridge (54:06); Annual Kinsmen TV auction marks seven decades (1:01:03); Every issue is a housing issue (1:11:45); USports women’s hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:29:45); Embrace winter with unique Canadian getaways (1:40:46); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:50) Opening Segment (0:56); What we know about the plane that crashed, flipped at Toronto's Pearson airport (17:59); Are the Centre/Left Parties Handing Ridings to Ford? (36:13); Stronger Together Mental Health dinner set for next month in Cambridge (54:06); Annual Kinsmen TV auction marks seven decades (1:01:03); Every issue is a housing issue (1:11:45); USports women’s hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:29:45); Embrace winter with unique Canadian getaways (1:40:46); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:50) false full 72 a1abf563-7f48-4c40-ae82-6124de7d2048 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:08:33 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-14th-2025-kLKXeled The Mike Farwell Show | February 14th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:33 Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario ERs hit hard by intense flu season (18:04); YW Kitchener-Waterloo Women Choosing Change Speaker Series (26:18); Council Chambers with Regional Councilor and Chair of budget committee Michael Harris (36:14); The Coach's Show (54:29); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:36); Friday Four Panel (1:12:19); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:56) Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario ERs hit hard by intense flu season (18:04); YW Kitchener-Waterloo Women Choosing Change Speaker Series (26:18); Council Chambers with Regional Councilor and Chair of budget committee Michael Harris (36:14); The Coach's Show (54:29); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:36); Friday Four Panel (1:12:19); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:56) false full 71 7e437ff6-9810-4a36-ab37-0f74b450aeff Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:11:45 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-13th-2025-egwE2V4s The Mike Farwell Show | February 13th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:31 Opening Segment (0:56); Region of Waterloo and Cambridge councils join fight against U.S. tariffs (18:02); Region, townships declare 'significant weather event' due to snowstorm (36:26); Why annexing Canada would destroy the United States (54:30); City of Kitchener studying renoviction bylaws; considering implementation in 2026 (1:12:35); The Flipside - What is your go-to winter comfort food? (1:31:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:22) Opening Segment (0:56); Region of Waterloo and Cambridge councils join fight against U.S. tariffs (18:02); Region, townships declare 'significant weather event' due to snowstorm (36:26); Why annexing Canada would destroy the United States (54:30); City of Kitchener studying renoviction bylaws; considering implementation in 2026 (1:12:35); The Flipside - What is your go-to winter comfort food? (1:31:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:22) false full 70 e2edf222-4928-4649-9f56-987b797a7e5e Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:07:35 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-12th-2025-Q_Ymb3nf The Mike Farwell Show | February 12th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:00 Opening Segment (0:56); ICYMI Controversial American author keynote speaker at 'mayor's summit' (17:52); Canada's electric vehicle industry is facing existential threats - here's how it can still flourish (35:38); Parents launch charity to remember son who died from eating disorder (53:36); Living in uncertainty, local steel businesses prepare for worst case scenario (1:11:22); USports women's hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:29:20); Camino Wellbeing and Mental Health hosts 'Love-firmation Station' at Conestoga Mall (1:39:33); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:19) Opening Segment (0:56); ICYMI Controversial American author keynote speaker at 'mayor's summit' (17:52); Canada's electric vehicle industry is facing existential threats - here's how it can still flourish (35:38); Parents launch charity to remember son who died from eating disorder (53:36); Living in uncertainty, local steel businesses prepare for worst case scenario (1:11:22); USports women's hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:29:20); Camino Wellbeing and Mental Health hosts 'Love-firmation Station' at Conestoga Mall (1:39:33); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:19) false full 69 479ff67d-1e6e-4a5a-aaa7-100e0f449bb4 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:08:43 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-11th-2025-iYFxA77r The Mike Farwell Show | February 11th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:27 Opening Segment (0:56); Greens call for bold action to protect Canada from Trump’s tariff threats (17:59); Ask the Chief! (36:06); Front-of-package food labels: A path to healthier choices (1:12:27); Monthly mental health check-in (1:30:16); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:13) Opening Segment (0:56); Greens call for bold action to protect Canada from Trump’s tariff threats (17:59); Ask the Chief! (36:06); Front-of-package food labels: A path to healthier choices (1:12:27); Monthly mental health check-in (1:30:16); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:13) false full 68 af1dbed9-2eb9-4d07-ac45-9c5ea40ca51a Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:20:22 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-10th-2025-38tD6WVs The Mike Farwell Show | February 10th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:00 Opening Segment (0:56); Canada's Big City Mayors call for a Team Canada approach to tariffs & trade (17:50); Looming Trump tarrifs a serious concern but also an opportunity for unity (35:54); Local donation campaign cares for populations that may be in need of basic care items (53:58); This Week in Music History (1:11:50); Drewe's Views (1:29:57); Five Minutes with Farwell - Faisal Susiwala, Broker of Record, Re/Max Twin City Faisal Susiwala Realty (1:43:42); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:58) Opening Segment (0:56); Canada's Big City Mayors call for a Team Canada approach to tariffs & trade (17:50); Looming Trump tarrifs a serious concern but also an opportunity for unity (35:54); Local donation campaign cares for populations that may be in need of basic care items (53:58); This Week in Music History (1:11:50); Drewe's Views (1:29:57); Five Minutes with Farwell - Faisal Susiwala, Broker of Record, Re/Max Twin City Faisal Susiwala Realty (1:43:42); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:58) false full 67 1a23cdff-7a03-4bed-8110-6b44ec7571b8 Fri, 7 Feb 2025 18:07:16 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-7th-2025-FRvtC41V The Mike Farwell Show | February 7th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:23 Opening Segment (0:56); Trump's trade war is forcing Canada to revive a decades-old plan to reduce U.S. dependence (18:18); 'The status quo is no longer working': Canadian tech leaders launch new platform to encourage innovation (26:21); Council Chambers with Kitchener Councillor Ward 5 Ayo Owodunni (36:57); The Coach's Show (54:15); The Other Coach's Show (1:03:10); Friday Four Panel (1:12:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:47) Opening Segment (0:56); Trump's trade war is forcing Canada to revive a decades-old plan to reduce U.S. dependence (18:18); 'The status quo is no longer working': Canadian tech leaders launch new platform to encourage innovation (26:21); Council Chambers with Kitchener Councillor Ward 5 Ayo Owodunni (36:57); The Coach's Show (54:15); The Other Coach's Show (1:03:10); Friday Four Panel (1:12:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:47) false full 66 f11eed89-129f-49da-935a-a7eabf81562a Thu, 6 Feb 2025 18:09:11 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-6th-2025-HUYGwdI_ The Mike Farwell Show | February 6th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:33 Opening Segment (0:56); City of Cambridge looks to recoup nearly a million dollars in unpaid taxes for former encampment property (18:05); "Ontario's school boards are in severe crisis": Survey of 12,000 CUPE education workers finds extreme underfunding and understaffing (36:07); Living Retired (54:04); Rhythm and Blues Cambridge commemorates 30 years of Black History Month in Canada (1:11:57); The Flipside - "Would you help someone change a tire in a store parking lot after closing?" (1:29:39); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:38) Opening Segment (0:56); City of Cambridge looks to recoup nearly a million dollars in unpaid taxes for former encampment property (18:05); "Ontario's school boards are in severe crisis": Survey of 12,000 CUPE education workers finds extreme underfunding and understaffing (36:07); Living Retired (54:04); Rhythm and Blues Cambridge commemorates 30 years of Black History Month in Canada (1:11:57); The Flipside - "Would you help someone change a tire in a store parking lot after closing?" (1:29:39); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:38) false full 65 7e1ceded-f0fb-428c-b1c5-cffa6aa9f410 Wed, 5 Feb 2025 18:07:12 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-5th-2025-mOHC9aGn The Mike Farwell Show | February 5th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:41 Opening Segment (0:56); Council endorses Homelessness Crisis report highlighting need for greater assistance (17:57); Interprovincial trade barriers: what they are, why they exist and how to cut them (36:00); Interfaith Grand River marks World Interfaith Harmony Week (53:37); Annual Highland Ball returns to Cambridge Armoury (1:02:17); Former Broadway actor assumes Artistic Director's role at Drayton Entertainment (1:11:47); USports women's hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:29:29); New documentary chronicles 40 years of beloved Canadian band (1:39:04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:39) Opening Segment (0:56); Council endorses Homelessness Crisis report highlighting need for greater assistance (17:57); Interprovincial trade barriers: what they are, why they exist and how to cut them (36:00); Interfaith Grand River marks World Interfaith Harmony Week (53:37); Annual Highland Ball returns to Cambridge Armoury (1:02:17); Former Broadway actor assumes Artistic Director's role at Drayton Entertainment (1:11:47); USports women's hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:29:29); New documentary chronicles 40 years of beloved Canadian band (1:39:04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:39) false full 64 d1faf3bd-7895-4282-9357-fbe9c87b0d65 Tue, 4 Feb 2025 18:14:03 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-4th-2025-q_5lHoJG The Mike Farwell Show | February 4th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:49 Opening Segment (0:56); Episode two of Wilmot Land Grab documentary series now available (18:07); Bullied hockey player from Brantford finds welcoming team in Oxford County (36:10); Tuesday Tech Spotlight - Albert Mansour, Co-Founder and CEO, ConeLabs Inc. (54:24); Stage show tells the story of womens’ war effort (1:03:43); Modern political campaigns demand digital advertising strategy (1:12:29); Local musician’s cancer journey changes her perspective (1:30:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:38) Opening Segment (0:56); Episode two of Wilmot Land Grab documentary series now available (18:07); Bullied hockey player from Brantford finds welcoming team in Oxford County (36:10); Tuesday Tech Spotlight - Albert Mansour, Co-Founder and CEO, ConeLabs Inc. (54:24); Stage show tells the story of womens’ war effort (1:03:43); Modern political campaigns demand digital advertising strategy (1:12:29); Local musician’s cancer journey changes her perspective (1:30:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:38) false full 63 f2d1c69f-d424-44ad-a712-746b6d020ada Mon, 3 Feb 2025 18:11:16 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-february-3rd-2025-RnWPyLgl The Mike Farwell Show | February 3rd, 2025 CityNews 02:25:01 Opening Segment (0:56); As Trump’s tariffs become a reality, Ontario party leaders pitch plans to respond -Mike Schreiner, leader, Ontario Green Party (18:05); As Trump’s tariffs become a reality, Ontario party leaders pitch plans to respond - Bonnie Crombie, leader, Ontario Liberal Party (26:29); The election should be about transforming healthcare, not Trump (36:25); Key issues for voters to consider in this provincial election (54:10); This Week in Music History (1:12:18); Drewe’s Views (1:30:03); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:03) Opening Segment (0:56); As Trump’s tariffs become a reality, Ontario party leaders pitch plans to respond -Mike Schreiner, leader, Ontario Green Party (18:05); As Trump’s tariffs become a reality, Ontario party leaders pitch plans to respond - Bonnie Crombie, leader, Ontario Liberal Party (26:29); The election should be about transforming healthcare, not Trump (36:25); Key issues for voters to consider in this provincial election (54:10); This Week in Music History (1:12:18); Drewe’s Views (1:30:03); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:03) false full 62 755de78e-9844-4838-b948-54875e4dba09 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:10:10 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-31st-2025-jmtCwhbf The Mike Farwell Show | January 31st, 2025 CityNews 02:28:27 Opening Segment (0:56); Trump tariff threat: Canada preps potential pandemic-level relief plan, White House says Feb. 1 'still holds' (18:08); Council Chambers with Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic (36:17); The Coach's Show (55:02); The Coach's Show (1:01:56); Friday Four Panel (1:13:11); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:14) Opening Segment (0:56); Trump tariff threat: Canada preps potential pandemic-level relief plan, White House says Feb. 1 'still holds' (18:08); Council Chambers with Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic (36:17); The Coach's Show (55:02); The Coach's Show (1:01:56); Friday Four Panel (1:13:11); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:14) false full 61 ec90889f-767a-48bb-8877-f681739036a7 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:17:06 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-30th-2025-swpfFtYc The Mike Farwell Show | January 30th, 2025 CityNews 02:28:53 Opening Segment (0:56); Here’s how the U.S. tariff threat would impact Canada’s auto industry (18:20); Mark Carney might have the edge as potential Liberal leader, but still faces major obstacles (37:14); Ontario Expanding Access to Diagnostic Imaging in Kitchener - MPP Mike Harris (1:04:07); Staffing shortages risk Ontario’s $10-a-day child care (1:13:54); The Flipside: Best (or worst) car you’ve ever had? (1:32:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:53:24) Opening Segment (0:56); Here’s how the U.S. tariff threat would impact Canada’s auto industry (18:20); Mark Carney might have the edge as potential Liberal leader, but still faces major obstacles (37:14); Ontario Expanding Access to Diagnostic Imaging in Kitchener - MPP Mike Harris (1:04:07); Staffing shortages risk Ontario’s $10-a-day child care (1:13:54); The Flipside: Best (or worst) car you’ve ever had? (1:32:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:53:24) false full 60 9d7d29a5-4499-4c54-9233-4730d07856a6 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:14:46 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-29th-2025-WkZmIOE9 The Mike Farwell Show | January 29th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:16 Opening Segment (0:56); Province signs nuclear expansion contracts with BWXT, creating 350 new jobs in Cambridge (18:13); Ontario home and auto insurance saw double-digit rate increases this year. Here's how to avoid overpaying (36:15); Shovel Smart: Preventing Winter Heart Attacks (54:22); February events to mark Black Heritage Month (1:12:38); An unnecessary Ontario election won't help Canada deal with Donald Trump (1:30:49); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:12) Opening Segment (0:56); Province signs nuclear expansion contracts with BWXT, creating 350 new jobs in Cambridge (18:13); Ontario home and auto insurance saw double-digit rate increases this year. Here's how to avoid overpaying (36:15); Shovel Smart: Preventing Winter Heart Attacks (54:22); February events to mark Black Heritage Month (1:12:38); An unnecessary Ontario election won't help Canada deal with Donald Trump (1:30:49); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:12) false full 59 87944c95-d754-4675-8a25-7daabab844da Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:07:52 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-28th-2025-QeIkUXix The Mike Farwell Show | January 28th, 2025 CityNews 02:27:34 Opening Segment (0:56); Doug Ford's change to booze sales could cost far more than $225M (18:18); How Canada and the U.S. can still tackle climate change in a second Trump era (36:55); Who's going to Super Bowl 2025? Everything to know about Chiefs vs. Eagles (55:02); Seven health-tech innovations the University of Waterloo is following in 2025 (1:13:27); Police board delivers scam-fighting plan same day taxi frauds reported in Kitchener (1:31:51); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:10) Opening Segment (0:56); Doug Ford's change to booze sales could cost far more than $225M (18:18); How Canada and the U.S. can still tackle climate change in a second Trump era (36:55); Who's going to Super Bowl 2025? Everything to know about Chiefs vs. Eagles (55:02); Seven health-tech innovations the University of Waterloo is following in 2025 (1:13:27); Police board delivers scam-fighting plan same day taxi frauds reported in Kitchener (1:31:51); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:10) false full 58 1224d988-ded1-4201-b5b9-38e51c0f0e69 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:06:22 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-27th-2025-ltaw1sPW The Mike Farwell Show | January 27th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:08 Opening Segment (0:56); Political ladder climbers create sticky situation (18:00); Cyberattacks on schools likely to increase unless student data is protected, experts say (36:04); At 101, Kitchener war veteran who fought the Nazis is now a knight (54:03); This Week in Music History (1:11:58); Drewe's Views (1:29:59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:00) Opening Segment (0:56); Political ladder climbers create sticky situation (18:00); Cyberattacks on schools likely to increase unless student data is protected, experts say (36:04); At 101, Kitchener war veteran who fought the Nazis is now a knight (54:03); This Week in Music History (1:11:58); Drewe's Views (1:29:59); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:00) false full 57 edfa3621-5860-4f48-b406-d0b2db6627e3 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:06:59 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-24th-2025-bke5G6MN The Mike Farwell Show | January 24th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:46 Opening Segment (0:56); Sweethearts for Hospice return for a third year (9:17); Downtown Kitchener BIA hosts meeting to address safety concerns (18:05); Ontario is headed to an early election (36:01); The Coach's Show (54:35); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:44); Friday Four Panel (1:12:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:24) Opening Segment (0:56); Sweethearts for Hospice return for a third year (9:17); Downtown Kitchener BIA hosts meeting to address safety concerns (18:05); Ontario is headed to an early election (36:01); The Coach's Show (54:35); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:44); Friday Four Panel (1:12:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:24) false full 56 556278b2-b537-4dab-b99d-dc443eb4d360 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:07:30 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-23rd-2025-1Y73LsZj The Mike Farwell Show | January 23rd, 2025 CityNews 02:26:14 Opening Segment (0:56); Downtown Kitchener businesses grapple with the homelessness crisis (8:13); Ontario's high-stakes bet on iGaming: Province profiting from online betting but at what cost to problem gambling? (17:57); Regional councillor resigns seat to run for provincial Liberals (36:09); How heat storage technologies could keep Canada's roads and bridges ice-free all winter long (54:16); Cambridge woman turns former schoolhouse into her new home (1:12:27); The Flipside - What do you collect? (1:30:46); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:58) Opening Segment (0:56); Downtown Kitchener businesses grapple with the homelessness crisis (8:13); Ontario's high-stakes bet on iGaming: Province profiting from online betting but at what cost to problem gambling? (17:57); Regional councillor resigns seat to run for provincial Liberals (36:09); How heat storage technologies could keep Canada's roads and bridges ice-free all winter long (54:16); Cambridge woman turns former schoolhouse into her new home (1:12:27); The Flipside - What do you collect? (1:30:46); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:58) false full 55 32396a6f-7110-4003-9119-9157a3f9d6ef Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:07:24 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-22nd-2025-IJGn0hO3 The Mike Farwell Show | January 22nd, 2025 CityNews 02:24:56 Opening Segment (0:56); Downtown Kitchener businesses grapple with homelessness crisis (17:51); Cambridge residents want investigation into silt build-up above Park Hill Dam (36:01); Ice Road Challenge supports First Nations bike support program (53:51); Elmira Theatre Company prepares for world premiere of new show (1:03:25); Kitchener mom determined to find the cause of son's mystery illness (1:11:40); USports women's hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:29:41); Kitchener ER doctor sets powerlifting record (1:38:38); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:43) Opening Segment (0:56); Downtown Kitchener businesses grapple with homelessness crisis (17:51); Cambridge residents want investigation into silt build-up above Park Hill Dam (36:01); Ice Road Challenge supports First Nations bike support program (53:51); Elmira Theatre Company prepares for world premiere of new show (1:03:25); Kitchener mom determined to find the cause of son's mystery illness (1:11:40); USports women's hockey championships to be hosted by Waterloo (1:29:41); Kitchener ER doctor sets powerlifting record (1:38:38); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:43) false full 54 c6999866-b3a1-496a-aea5-73783224da48 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:14:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-21st-2025-iiLLGYVi The Mike Farwell Show | January 21st, 2025 CityNews 02:25:23 Opening Segment (0:56); Multi-million-dollar land deal in the works between Cambridge and North Dumfries (17:46); Expanded snow removal program in Cambridge showing signs of success (36:03); Esteemed Golden Ring Tournament celebrates golden anniversary (54:00); Siskins mark 90 years with alumni game Sunday (1:01:35); New Waterloo bylaw limits short-term rentals to owner’s principal residence (1:12:11); ‘Housing paradox’ can hold leaders back from getting homes built (1:29:47); Masquerade ball to support Hope Spring Cancer Support Centre (1:42:40); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:03) Opening Segment (0:56); Multi-million-dollar land deal in the works between Cambridge and North Dumfries (17:46); Expanded snow removal program in Cambridge showing signs of success (36:03); Esteemed Golden Ring Tournament celebrates golden anniversary (54:00); Siskins mark 90 years with alumni game Sunday (1:01:35); New Waterloo bylaw limits short-term rentals to owner’s principal residence (1:12:11); ‘Housing paradox’ can hold leaders back from getting homes built (1:29:47); Masquerade ball to support Hope Spring Cancer Support Centre (1:42:40); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:03) false full 53 bb0ecdc5-e823-4e18-860a-9dc8ec5a9376 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:11:45 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-20th-2025-vHegXElE The Mike Farwell Show | January 20th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:42 Opening Segment (0:56); Canadian leaders descend on Washington for Donald Trump’s inauguration (18:03); The 200-dollar Initiative: Encouraging Ontarians to participate (36:20); Battle of the Bands at Maxwell’s tonight, with 100% of proceeds going to mental health (54:30); This Week in Music History (1:12:30); Drewe’s Views (1:30:49); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:41) Opening Segment (0:56); Canadian leaders descend on Washington for Donald Trump’s inauguration (18:03); The 200-dollar Initiative: Encouraging Ontarians to participate (36:20); Battle of the Bands at Maxwell’s tonight, with 100% of proceeds going to mental health (54:30); This Week in Music History (1:12:30); Drewe’s Views (1:30:49); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:41) false full 52 67ab4ee0-ca63-4760-8482-ba7fcef79dbc Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:13:24 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-17th-2025-MU3HSy3p The Mike Farwell Show | January 17th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:36 Opening Segment (0:56); Region partners with Thresholds to open overnight warming centre (18:09); Council Chambers - Diane Freeman, Ward 4 Councillor, City of Waterloo (36:05); The Coach’s Show (54:08); The Other Coach’s Show (1:01:58); Friday Four Panel (1:12:20); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:22) Opening Segment (0:56); Region partners with Thresholds to open overnight warming centre (18:09); Council Chambers - Diane Freeman, Ward 4 Councillor, City of Waterloo (36:05); The Coach’s Show (54:08); The Other Coach’s Show (1:01:58); Friday Four Panel (1:12:20); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:22) false full 51 b555127c-4c3f-440c-a819-44af1f421c6f Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:09:14 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-16th-2025-dnSGh_EL The Mike Farwell Show | January 16th, 2025 CityNews 02:26:10 Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario business sees surge in demand for hat worn by Premier Ford (07:23); Public consultation begins in May as region builds business case for ION Phase 2 (18:14); Doors to popular Cambridge store closing after 50 years (36:25); Living Retired (54:25) Patient gives back to cancer care by entering team in pickleball tournament (1:12:16); YMCA offers Diabetes Education Program (1:22:26); The Flipside (1:30:44); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:50) Opening Segment (0:56); Ontario business sees surge in demand for hat worn by Premier Ford (07:23); Public consultation begins in May as region builds business case for ION Phase 2 (18:14); Doors to popular Cambridge store closing after 50 years (36:25); Living Retired (54:25) Patient gives back to cancer care by entering team in pickleball tournament (1:12:16); YMCA offers Diabetes Education Program (1:22:26); The Flipside (1:30:44); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:50) false full 50 ea17caa3-b99e-42cd-86bd-215fb2ea68dc Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:07:35 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-15th-2025-nal5tagN The Mike Farwell Show | January 15th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:50 Opening Segment (0:56); Community calls for accountability by Waterloo Region's Public School Board (18:00); Liberal leadership candidates must embrace fiscal reckoning (36:23); Kickback coming back to Rogers TV (54:16); High school students aim to raise $100,000 with charity event (1:05:59); New books offers lessons for successful grassroots organizing (1:12:41); Three Kitchener Rangers to showcase their skills at Top Prospects Game (1:30:44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:52) Opening Segment (0:56); Community calls for accountability by Waterloo Region's Public School Board (18:00); Liberal leadership candidates must embrace fiscal reckoning (36:23); Kickback coming back to Rogers TV (54:16); High school students aim to raise $100,000 with charity event (1:05:59); New books offers lessons for successful grassroots organizing (1:12:41); Three Kitchener Rangers to showcase their skills at Top Prospects Game (1:30:44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:52) false full 49 6575226f-6f04-4a19-85ee-d8fa606d4993 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:48:43 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-14th-2025-zHbXrOmo The Mike Farwell Show | January 14th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:39 Opening Segment (0:56); Doug Ford is our top defence against Trump (18:26);Could the next election kill the CBC? (36:40); Let’s Talk Sports dives into new Waterloo Region Sports and Entertainment organization (54:26); How the warming Great Lakes could herald a new era of supercharged snowstorms (1:12:16); Monthly mental health check-in (1:30:28); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:24) Opening Segment (0:56); Doug Ford is our top defence against Trump (18:26);Could the next election kill the CBC? (36:40); Let’s Talk Sports dives into new Waterloo Region Sports and Entertainment organization (54:26); How the warming Great Lakes could herald a new era of supercharged snowstorms (1:12:16); Monthly mental health check-in (1:30:28); It’s the 12 o’clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:24) false full 48 38d14069-dcd3-4f8e-8e46-865a2e2a9631 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:27:21 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-13th-2025-mj_EKfXu The Mike Farwell Show | January 13th, 2025 CityNews 02:19:15 Opening Segment (0:56); Karen Redman says Province, feds need to help municipalities deal with homelessness crisis (18:02); A new tax deal is needed for local governments (36:05); Laurier extends contract of head football coach (54:12); This Week in Music History (1:12:04); Drewe's Views (1:29:57); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:42:57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:15) Opening Segment (0:56); Karen Redman says Province, feds need to help municipalities deal with homelessness crisis (18:02); A new tax deal is needed for local governments (36:05); Laurier extends contract of head football coach (54:12); This Week in Music History (1:12:04); Drewe's Views (1:29:57); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:42:57); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:15) false full 47 64b2e215-0ab8-4dc9-b022-1fb6cf331ee4 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 18:06:45 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-10th-2025-trqPcK4C The Mike Farwell Show | January 10th, 2025 CityNews 02:24:58 Patrick Gaskin, President & CEO, CMH and Lynn Woeller, CMH Board Chair (0:10); Lisa Short, President & CEO, CMH Foundation and Cheryl Hugill, CMH Foundation Board Chair (18:06); Kim Towes, Director of Perioperative / Women and Children’s Programs and Aubrie Graham-Mendoza, Manager, Operating Room and Medical Device Reprocessing Department (27:23); Kim Towes, Director OF Perioperative / Women and Children’s Programs and Lindsay Kowalyk, Manager, Women and Children’s Program (35:52); Jacqueline Bourgeois, Laboratory Director and Chief of Pathology and Hayley Hamilton, Manager of Laboratory Medicine (42:50); Jennifer Visocchi, Director of Pharmacy and Supply Chain and Christine Lau, Manager, Pharmacy Interview (53:16); Joy Casarin, Grateful Patient, Donor & CMHVA volunteer and Nick Hayward, Grateful Patient – CMH Facilities Co-Ordinator (1:02:56); Kenneth Abogadil, Director, Diagnostic Imaging, Inga Isupov, Deputy Chief, Diagnostic Imaging and Kim Rose, Manager, Diagnostic Imaging (1:11:31); April McCulloch, Director, Medical Programs and Angela Schrum, Manager, ICU, RT, Endoscopy, Clinical Scheduling (1:20:03); Sue Foxton, Mayor, North Dumfries (1:29:28); Rita Westbrook, past CMH Board member, CMH Donor and retired Superintendent from the Waterloo Regional Police Service. (1:36:52); Mike Titizian, CMH Foundation Board Treasurer, CMH Donor and past President of Colson Group Canada (1:49:09); Kyle Leslie, Director, Operational Excellence and Amanda Thibodeau, Director of Construction (1:58:21); Kate Cressman, past CMH Foundation Board member, CMHF Ambassador (2:07:03); Dr. Winnie Lee, Chief of Staffing (2:16:31) Patrick Gaskin, President & CEO, CMH and Lynn Woeller, CMH Board Chair (0:10); Lisa Short, President & CEO, CMH Foundation and Cheryl Hugill, CMH Foundation Board Chair (18:06); Kim Towes, Director of Perioperative / Women and Children’s Programs and Aubrie Graham-Mendoza, Manager, Operating Room and Medical Device Reprocessing Department (27:23); Kim Towes, Director OF Perioperative / Women and Children’s Programs and Lindsay Kowalyk, Manager, Women and Children’s Program (35:52); Jacqueline Bourgeois, Laboratory Director and Chief of Pathology and Hayley Hamilton, Manager of Laboratory Medicine (42:50); Jennifer Visocchi, Director of Pharmacy and Supply Chain and Christine Lau, Manager, Pharmacy Interview (53:16); Joy Casarin, Grateful Patient, Donor & CMHVA volunteer and Nick Hayward, Grateful Patient – CMH Facilities Co-Ordinator (1:02:56); Kenneth Abogadil, Director, Diagnostic Imaging, Inga Isupov, Deputy Chief, Diagnostic Imaging and Kim Rose, Manager, Diagnostic Imaging (1:11:31); April McCulloch, Director, Medical Programs and Angela Schrum, Manager, ICU, RT, Endoscopy, Clinical Scheduling (1:20:03); Sue Foxton, Mayor, North Dumfries (1:29:28); Rita Westbrook, past CMH Board member, CMH Donor and retired Superintendent from the Waterloo Regional Police Service. (1:36:52); Mike Titizian, CMH Foundation Board Treasurer, CMH Donor and past President of Colson Group Canada (1:49:09); Kyle Leslie, Director, Operational Excellence and Amanda Thibodeau, Director of Construction (1:58:21); Kate Cressman, past CMH Foundation Board member, CMHF Ambassador (2:07:03); Dr. Winnie Lee, Chief of Staffing (2:16:31) false full 46 bda63faa-a933-406e-b950-b99eeb867fd0 Thu, 9 Jan 2025 18:10:14 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-9th-2025-Xra7tev1 The Mike Farwell Show | January 9th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:57 Opening Segment (0:56); Trudeau's resignation comes at a tough time for Canada-US tariff talks (18:20); Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same? (36:41); Living Retired (54:36); Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election (1:12:37); The Flipside (1:30:46); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:50) Opening Segment (0:56); Trudeau's resignation comes at a tough time for Canada-US tariff talks (18:20); Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same? (36:41); Living Retired (54:36); Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election (1:12:37); The Flipside (1:30:46); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:50) false full 45 b2ca62c1-e575-411e-bb88-4f5f15de10ec Wed, 8 Jan 2025 18:08:43 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-8th-2025-jJOlt_gc The Mike Farwell Show | January 8th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:58 Opening Segment (0:56); College unions told to prepare for full walkout on Thursday (18:12); Track community makes its case for multi-purpose stadium (36:38); Hockey tournament hopes to help search for new kidney (54:50); HART Hubs alone won't end drug poisoning crisis (1:13:11); American rock and roll legend had a connection to Kitchener (1:31:07); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:05) Opening Segment (0:56); College unions told to prepare for full walkout on Thursday (18:12); Track community makes its case for multi-purpose stadium (36:38); Hockey tournament hopes to help search for new kidney (54:50); HART Hubs alone won't end drug poisoning crisis (1:13:11); American rock and roll legend had a connection to Kitchener (1:31:07); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:05) false full 44 96668a27-000e-44e9-ba8e-2709ad6ef489 Tue, 7 Jan 2025 18:12:56 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-7th-2025-mTe_clIK The Mike Farwell Show | January 7th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:16 Opening Segment (0:56); What's next for the federal Liberals? (18:00); Schools need to teach more than just the basics (35:48); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (54:05); Ask the Chief! (1:12:00); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:19) Opening Segment (0:56); What's next for the federal Liberals? (18:00); Schools need to teach more than just the basics (35:48); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (54:05); Ask the Chief! (1:12:00); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:19) false full 43 2f514360-0700-4ed3-8690-9ae2f128244a Mon, 6 Jan 2025 18:40:42 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-january-6th-2025-13OzLkEW The Mike Farwell Show | January 6th, 2025 CityNews 02:25:02 Opening Segment (0:56); New Orleans terror suspect visited city twice before attack (18:00); Trudeau facing terror threat and questions about his future (36:15); The Food Bank of Waterloo Region embraces the challenge of 2025 (53:57); Music History Monday (1:21:37); Drewe's Views (1:32:49); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:08) Opening Segment (0:56); New Orleans terror suspect visited city twice before attack (18:00); Trudeau facing terror threat and questions about his future (36:15); The Food Bank of Waterloo Region embraces the challenge of 2025 (53:57); Music History Monday (1:21:37); Drewe's Views (1:32:49); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:08) false full 42 588036bb-602b-4efb-8fa6-22b832af1c6d Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:09:12 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-20th-2024-zwhfv4Jy The Mike Farwell Show | December 20th, 2024 CityNews 02:24:34 Opening Segment (0:56); Child Witness Centre Receives $170,000 Through Ontario's Safer and Vital Communities Grant (18:03); Environment Canada predicting Ottawa will see a white Christmas (26:21); Council Chambers with Wilmot Ward 2 Councillor Kris Wilkinson (35:57); The Coach's Show (53:50); The Other Coach's Show (1:00:35); Friday Four Panel (1:11:30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:32) Opening Segment (0:56); Child Witness Centre Receives $170,000 Through Ontario's Safer and Vital Communities Grant (18:03); Environment Canada predicting Ottawa will see a white Christmas (26:21); Council Chambers with Wilmot Ward 2 Councillor Kris Wilkinson (35:57); The Coach's Show (53:50); The Other Coach's Show (1:00:35); Friday Four Panel (1:11:30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:32) false full 41 e93d496d-c74f-4668-8877-743926a4087b Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:07:11 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-19th-2024-mbjzW0hA The Mike Farwell Show | December 19th, 2024 CityNews 02:26:55 Opening Segment (0:56); Has Wilmot's budget been 'scraped to the bone?' (17:57); Local hospice gets creative during Canada Post strike (36:14); School nutrition programs still have work to do, despite federal funding (45:13); Living Retired (54:08); How St. Mary's saved a family's holiday traditions (1:12:00); The Winner of the Tree of Hope 50/50 Raffle (1:25:56); The Flipside (1:31:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:29) Opening Segment (0:56); Has Wilmot's budget been 'scraped to the bone?' (17:57); Local hospice gets creative during Canada Post strike (36:14); School nutrition programs still have work to do, despite federal funding (45:13); Living Retired (54:08); How St. Mary's saved a family's holiday traditions (1:12:00); The Winner of the Tree of Hope 50/50 Raffle (1:25:56); The Flipside (1:31:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:29) false full 40 fb5c10dc-0ce7-426c-9d3e-fea06c5b8eda Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:07:50 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-18th-2024-QGttch3V The Mike Farwell Show | December 18th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:34 Opening Segment (0:56); Wilmot's dire financial position to be explained in background report (17:53); 2025 New Year's Tax Changes (36:11); St. Peters in Preston to host Advent Concert this weekend (53:58); Local organization celebrates 50 years of providing therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities (1:02:39); Detective bakers from Kitchener win reality TV show (1:11:52); What needs do the Blue Jays need to address this off-season? (1:29:52); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:07) Opening Segment (0:56); Wilmot's dire financial position to be explained in background report (17:53); 2025 New Year's Tax Changes (36:11); St. Peters in Preston to host Advent Concert this weekend (53:58); Local organization celebrates 50 years of providing therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities (1:02:39); Detective bakers from Kitchener win reality TV show (1:11:52); What needs do the Blue Jays need to address this off-season? (1:29:52); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:07) false full 39 b880f663-88e1-485f-b661-8ec6e5637d44 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:09:44 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-17th-2024-r1QLOzOU The Mike Farwell Show | December 17th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:09 Opening Segment (0:56); Why did Ottawa wait so long to intervene in the Canada Post strike? (17:55); Local MP reacts to wild day in Ottawa and what was missing from FES (36:01); Largest toy drive in southwestern Ontario shows no signs of slowing down (54:10); Caring for a loved one living with dementia during the holidays (1:02:44); Ukraine claims to have killed a high-ranking Russian general (1:12:08); Waterloo shows humility in moving forward on massive attainable housing project (1:30:05); Finance minister shocks Ottawa with sudden resignation (1:41:07); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:58) Opening Segment (0:56); Why did Ottawa wait so long to intervene in the Canada Post strike? (17:55); Local MP reacts to wild day in Ottawa and what was missing from FES (36:01); Largest toy drive in southwestern Ontario shows no signs of slowing down (54:10); Caring for a loved one living with dementia during the holidays (1:02:44); Ukraine claims to have killed a high-ranking Russian general (1:12:08); Waterloo shows humility in moving forward on massive attainable housing project (1:30:05); Finance minister shocks Ottawa with sudden resignation (1:41:07); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:58) false full 38 17b03447-9e2d-4607-9723-fd9a09491c8e Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:20:04 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-16th-2024-E5E1c1bY The Mike Farwell Show | December 16th, 2024 CityNews 02:23:13 Opening Segment (0:56); The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is a failure, and new immigration limits make a bad situation worse (17:44); Fight For Farmland Confronts Rumours About Staggering 51% Wilmot Property Tax Increase (35:33); Taking care of your heart health during winter work (53:15); KW Titans owners bring Panthers into the fold (1:00:41); 'Best Christmas present ever': Guelph's bike lady getting her money back (1:10:35); Drewe's Views (1:28:14); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:48:12) Opening Segment (0:56); The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is a failure, and new immigration limits make a bad situation worse (17:44); Fight For Farmland Confronts Rumours About Staggering 51% Wilmot Property Tax Increase (35:33); Taking care of your heart health during winter work (53:15); KW Titans owners bring Panthers into the fold (1:00:41); 'Best Christmas present ever': Guelph's bike lady getting her money back (1:10:35); Drewe's Views (1:28:14); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:48:12) false full 37 4c9cb49f-dbe1-4a06-8f09-44fd7590f3dd Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:07:15 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-13th-2024-it3rD8OK The Mike Farwell Show | December 13th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:10 Opening Segment (0:56); Local chef shares culinary creation with the world (8:28); How Canada's Cities Got So Repulsively Ratty (17:47); Council Chambers with Kitchener Ward1 councilor Scott Davey (35:58); The Coach's Show (53:53); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:37); Friday Four Panel (1:11:44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:01) Opening Segment (0:56); Local chef shares culinary creation with the world (8:28); How Canada's Cities Got So Repulsively Ratty (17:47); Council Chambers with Kitchener Ward1 councilor Scott Davey (35:58); The Coach's Show (53:53); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:37); Friday Four Panel (1:11:44); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:01) false full 36 08e76039-2cb4-4425-8701-8df3bcf3f200 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:07:50 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-12th-2024-9t3Hle9Y The Mike Farwell Show | December 12th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:51 Opening Segment (0:56); Waterloo council endorses four-storey fourplexes on suburban lots (27:33); 'No fat to be trimmed': Wilmot council, staff discuss 50 per cent tax hike in 2025 draft budget (36:14); Living Retired (53:55); Geo-Time Trail traces Waterloo's geological past (1:11:53); The Flipside (1:30:10); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:33) Opening Segment (0:56); Waterloo council endorses four-storey fourplexes on suburban lots (27:33); 'No fat to be trimmed': Wilmot council, staff discuss 50 per cent tax hike in 2025 draft budget (36:14); Living Retired (53:55); Geo-Time Trail traces Waterloo's geological past (1:11:53); The Flipside (1:30:10); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:33) false full 35 781da82c-69a6-41e1-a1d4-4f8f6b88e644 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:09:49 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-11th-2024-bc5o7JDs The Mike Farwell Show | December 11th, 2024 CityNews 02:26:06 Opening Segment (0:56); Canada Post strike taking toll on small business owners' mental health (18:11); Town councils should not be compelled to raise Pride flags (36:39); Kitchener Junior U16 team takes on WRPS in charity hockey game (54:33); Regional councilor urges more participation from Cambridge in regional budget process (1:13:05); Largest toy drive in southwestern Ontario shows no signs of slowing down (1:31:02); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:59) Opening Segment (0:56); Canada Post strike taking toll on small business owners' mental health (18:11); Town councils should not be compelled to raise Pride flags (36:39); Kitchener Junior U16 team takes on WRPS in charity hockey game (54:33); Regional councilor urges more participation from Cambridge in regional budget process (1:13:05); Largest toy drive in southwestern Ontario shows no signs of slowing down (1:31:02); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:59) false full 34 f588c8bf-3b5c-4b8b-8f6a-c0d823c725cb Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:09:05 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-10th-2024-rrl2slZe The Mike Farwell Show | December 10th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:58 Opening Segment (0:56); Hundreds more banned guns to force Liberals to break up 'buyback' into gradual phases (18:34); Brace yourselves: Groceries predicted to cost $801 more in 2025 (36:36); Kickback coming back to Rogers TV (54:32); KW Sertoma Club creates Christmas miracles (1:05:12); City of Waterloo helps fund supportive housing for seniors experiencing homelessness (1:12:37); Monthly mental health check-in (1:30:40); Interim CEO at Communitech has vision for the future of the hub (1:40:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:45) Opening Segment (0:56); Hundreds more banned guns to force Liberals to break up 'buyback' into gradual phases (18:34); Brace yourselves: Groceries predicted to cost $801 more in 2025 (36:36); Kickback coming back to Rogers TV (54:32); KW Sertoma Club creates Christmas miracles (1:05:12); City of Waterloo helps fund supportive housing for seniors experiencing homelessness (1:12:37); Monthly mental health check-in (1:30:40); Interim CEO at Communitech has vision for the future of the hub (1:40:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:45) false full 33 6f4bcdb8-5aaa-4fc6-8463-760953600842 Mon, 9 Dec 2024 18:10:01 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-9th-2024-EvDaoLy2 The Mike Farwell Show | December 9th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:45 Opening Segment (0:56); Jeewan chanicka out as WRDSB director in surprise announcement (18:08); Social Development Centre calls on elected officials to protect encampment members (36:24); North of 60: A Window into the Canadian Arctic (54:32); Family & Children's Services Foundation: Supporting Families. Enriching community. (1:02:52); Canadians are much more pessimistic about money than Americans, new survey shows (1:12:43); Drewe's Views (1:30:50); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:43:40); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:49) Opening Segment (0:56); Jeewan chanicka out as WRDSB director in surprise announcement (18:08); Social Development Centre calls on elected officials to protect encampment members (36:24); North of 60: A Window into the Canadian Arctic (54:32); Family & Children's Services Foundation: Supporting Families. Enriching community. (1:02:52); Canadians are much more pessimistic about money than Americans, new survey shows (1:12:43); Drewe's Views (1:30:50); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:43:40); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:49) false full 32 ea10bf07-03ec-44ba-bcca-e1370359deed Fri, 6 Dec 2024 18:06:59 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-6th-2024-F1pV5q1j The Mike Farwell Show | December 6th, 2024 CityNews 02:24:53 Opening Segment (0:56); Santa comes to Hespeler tomorrow (7:13); Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (18:01); Despite environmental concerns, road extension through Kitchener wetland approved by committee (25:39); Council Chambers with Woolich Mayor Sandy Shantz (35:47); The Coach's Show (53:25); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:14); Friday Four Panel (1:11:37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:56) Opening Segment (0:56); Santa comes to Hespeler tomorrow (7:13); Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (18:01); Despite environmental concerns, road extension through Kitchener wetland approved by committee (25:39); Council Chambers with Woolich Mayor Sandy Shantz (35:47); The Coach's Show (53:25); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:14); Friday Four Panel (1:11:37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:56) false full 31 8dac8586-da99-4e73-97a2-a040ba7ff92b Thu, 5 Dec 2024 18:07:19 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-5th-2024-OFuTvwhJ The Mike Farwell Show | December 5th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:13 Opening Segment (0:56); Doon South Holiday Toy Drop Off is this weekend (8:56); After amendment quashed, Cambridge's 2025 budget nearing approval (18:11); Local filmmaker watches his award-winning documentary make its Canadian debut (36:17); Winter Wonderland comes to Uptown Waterloo this weekend (45:47); Living Retired (54:11); A trivia guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1:12:00); The Flipside (1:30:18); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:18) Opening Segment (0:56); Doon South Holiday Toy Drop Off is this weekend (8:56); After amendment quashed, Cambridge's 2025 budget nearing approval (18:11); Local filmmaker watches his award-winning documentary make its Canadian debut (36:17); Winter Wonderland comes to Uptown Waterloo this weekend (45:47); Living Retired (54:11); A trivia guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1:12:00); The Flipside (1:30:18); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:18) false full 30 797b08ec-ca17-4e91-9119-62ea925416ae Wed, 4 Dec 2024 18:06:40 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-4th-2024-9FGRsQSz The Mike Farwell Show | December 4th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:34 Opening Segment (0:56); Wilmot draft budget proposes 51% tax increase (7:01); Property Tax Payers Alliance says council should consider a wage freeze on top of staff cuts (18:02); Woolwich couple facing expropriation threat (36:27); Christmas Market coming to Waterloo (54:31); Cambridge church presents dramatic reading of 'A Christmas Carol' (1:01:34); 'The M Factor' film screening supports Domestic Violence Victims Alliance (1:12:25); Captain Canuck t-shirt to benefit United Way (1:30:11); New website finds affordable restaurant deals in Waterloo Region (1:40:09); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:38) Opening Segment (0:56); Wilmot draft budget proposes 51% tax increase (7:01); Property Tax Payers Alliance says council should consider a wage freeze on top of staff cuts (18:02); Woolwich couple facing expropriation threat (36:27); Christmas Market coming to Waterloo (54:31); Cambridge church presents dramatic reading of 'A Christmas Carol' (1:01:34); 'The M Factor' film screening supports Domestic Violence Victims Alliance (1:12:25); Captain Canuck t-shirt to benefit United Way (1:30:11); New website finds affordable restaurant deals in Waterloo Region (1:40:09); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:38) false full 29 7e104fa0-06d7-4f2b-8307-02d6642bd350 Tue, 3 Dec 2024 18:08:56 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-3rd-2024-_zKBKp4o The Mike Farwell Show | December 3rd, 2024 CityNews 02:26:16 Opening Segment (0:56); Wellesley Township soaring toward kite fighting ban in new year (18:02); Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (36:09); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (54:05); Waterloo council aims to put land worth $20M into affordable housing project (1:02:33); Ask the Chief! (1:12:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:01) Opening Segment (0:56); Wellesley Township soaring toward kite fighting ban in new year (18:02); Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (36:09); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (54:05); Waterloo council aims to put land worth $20M into affordable housing project (1:02:33); Ask the Chief! (1:12:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:01) false full 28 2500f04b-39fb-4065-860d-398b69696ca3 Mon, 2 Dec 2024 18:07:13 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-december-2nd-2024-p5qk_auI The Mike Farwell Show | December 2nd, 2024 CityNews 02:25:43 Opening Segment (0:56); Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal, end strike (17:59); Plans to build 1,000 units of housing near RIM Park in Waterloo advancing (35:58); Food Bank seeks permanent funding increase amid surging demand (53:54); What does affordable housing really mean? Kitchener MP calls on federal government to improve definition (1:12:10); Drewe's Views (1:30:04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:05) Opening Segment (0:56); Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal, end strike (17:59); Plans to build 1,000 units of housing near RIM Park in Waterloo advancing (35:58); Food Bank seeks permanent funding increase amid surging demand (53:54); What does affordable housing really mean? Kitchener MP calls on federal government to improve definition (1:12:10); Drewe's Views (1:30:04); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:05) false full 27 03fbe8ca-dc27-4ff6-bd31-dc78c7c2701f Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:07:33 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-29th-2024-Z6m901uM The Mike Farwell Show | November 29th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:30 Opening Segment (0:56); Iowa Wild player walks through snowstorm to make his debut for the NHL's Minnesota Wild (18:04); Council Chambers with Cambridge Ward 7 Councilor Scott Hamilton (36:11); The Coach's Show (54:01); The Other Coach's Show (1:02:46); Friday Four Panel (1:12:13); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:21) Opening Segment (0:56); Iowa Wild player walks through snowstorm to make his debut for the NHL's Minnesota Wild (18:04); Council Chambers with Cambridge Ward 7 Councilor Scott Hamilton (36:11); The Coach's Show (54:01); The Other Coach's Show (1:02:46); Friday Four Panel (1:12:13); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:21) false full 26 0b0cc7ba-c2f7-400e-9ed8-e184902d641d Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:13:31 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-28th-2024-sQXvi9on The Mike Farwell Show | November 28th, 2024 CityNews 02:26:14 Opening Segment (0:56); Latest count finds 2,371 people experiencing homelessness in Waterloo Region (18:22); A new season of Wonders of Winter begins on Saturday (36:32); Living Retired (54:33); Walk to Break the Silence set for Saturday (1:12:45); Local organization inspires us to build a better world for women and girls (1:22:21); The Flipside (1:30:50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:54) Opening Segment (0:56); Latest count finds 2,371 people experiencing homelessness in Waterloo Region (18:22); A new season of Wonders of Winter begins on Saturday (36:32); Living Retired (54:33); Walk to Break the Silence set for Saturday (1:12:45); Local organization inspires us to build a better world for women and girls (1:22:21); The Flipside (1:30:50); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:54) false full 25 7092ca21-125d-4c89-bdc9-296e9ff68bb3 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:09:44 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-27th-2024-8Yg5H4ie The Mike Farwell Show | November 27th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:58 Opening Segment (0:56); Local MPP wants to bring police officers back into classrooms (18:22); Trump's tariffs would crush Canada's economy (36:27); Creators Waterloo Region host craft market this weekend (54:48); Noteworthy Singers bring Christmas Joy to Waterloo (1:02:03); Let's Talk Sports KW welcomes high profile guests for luncheon (1:12:47); Local author's fourth book chronicles a life in journalism (1:31:00); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:08) Opening Segment (0:56); Local MPP wants to bring police officers back into classrooms (18:22); Trump's tariffs would crush Canada's economy (36:27); Creators Waterloo Region host craft market this weekend (54:48); Noteworthy Singers bring Christmas Joy to Waterloo (1:02:03); Let's Talk Sports KW welcomes high profile guests for luncheon (1:12:47); Local author's fourth book chronicles a life in journalism (1:31:00); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:08) false full 24 162a8e9f-8ad7-4c9e-84cb-1f1eaf8770a2 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:08:10 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-26th-2024-7sog_wcA The Mike Farwell Show | November 26th, 2024 CityNews 02:24:46 Opening Segment (0:56); Students, staff struggle to learn in Ontario's overcrowded schools (17:43); Temporary GST cut won't save Ontarians nearly enough money (35:43); Youth musical theatre stages Fame Jr. (53:20); Counting down to Giving Tuesday (1:01:55); Waterloo Region’s Engineering Regiment predates Confederation (1:11:32); Region exceeds goal but falls short on overall need for affordable housing (1:29:30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:22) Opening Segment (0:56); Students, staff struggle to learn in Ontario's overcrowded schools (17:43); Temporary GST cut won't save Ontarians nearly enough money (35:43); Youth musical theatre stages Fame Jr. (53:20); Counting down to Giving Tuesday (1:01:55); Waterloo Region’s Engineering Regiment predates Confederation (1:11:32); Region exceeds goal but falls short on overall need for affordable housing (1:29:30); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:22) false full 23 df53c99e-b504-4857-83af-18205ab56dc2 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:07:33 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-25th-2024-GzsJpW7I The Mike Farwell Show | November 25th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:40 Opening Segment (0:56); Petition aims to tackle 'Bad Blood' between concert-goers and resale websites (18:11); Detecting concussions with a simple spit test (36:24); Weihnachtsmarkt returns to Concordia Club (54:28); Holiday market returns to Bingemans (1:04:26); THEMUSEUM offers a heightened experience (1:12:34); Drewe's Views (1:30:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:25) Opening Segment (0:56); Petition aims to tackle 'Bad Blood' between concert-goers and resale websites (18:11); Detecting concussions with a simple spit test (36:24); Weihnachtsmarkt returns to Concordia Club (54:28); Holiday market returns to Bingemans (1:04:26); THEMUSEUM offers a heightened experience (1:12:34); Drewe's Views (1:30:29); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:25) false full 22 5642bb61-a9f3-45cc-8669-2a407a70070d Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:07:21 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-22nd-2024-imOoKbBc The Mike Farwell Show | November 22nd, 2024 CityNews 02:27:31 Opening Segment (0:56); WLU faces Laval in Vanier Cup tomorrow (9:17); Canada's immigration strategy: How reduced targets can preserve positive attitudes (18:29); Council Chambers (36:49); The Coach's Show (54:29); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:48); Friday Four Panel (1:12:37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:55) Opening Segment (0:56); WLU faces Laval in Vanier Cup tomorrow (9:17); Canada's immigration strategy: How reduced targets can preserve positive attitudes (18:29); Council Chambers (36:49); The Coach's Show (54:29); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:48); Friday Four Panel (1:12:37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:55) false full 21 13148d1c-871d-418c-bbb6-84d8c94c973e Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:13:32 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-21st-2024-eH9hbWwD The Mike Farwell Show | November 21st, 2024 CityNews 02:25:48 Opening Segment (0:56); Canada Post strike could lead to sharp drop in donations for local charities (18:40); KW Titans season tips off Saturday (36:30); Living Retired (54:38); Former cabinet minister writes book about life in politics (1:12:38); The Flipside (1:30:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:48) Opening Segment (0:56); Canada Post strike could lead to sharp drop in donations for local charities (18:40); KW Titans season tips off Saturday (36:30); Living Retired (54:38); Former cabinet minister writes book about life in politics (1:12:38); The Flipside (1:30:12); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:48) false full 20 6be8bd55-6aae-4be9-b9d9-4384c1f0bdb8 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:11:28 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-20th-2024-wAZ3d3hn The Mike Farwell Show | November 20th, 2024 CityNews 02:27:39 Opening Segment (0:56); Richardson: It turns out students can live without cellphones (18:06); An era ends as Waterloo council shutters animal display at Waterloo Park after 57 years (38:20); Annual raffle supports several causes (56:17); Joyful Vendors Winter Bazaar returns this weekend (1:05:42); How businesses can protect themselves from reputational risk (1:14:13); Waterloo Christmas market to support Ray of Hope (1:32:14); Local author releases new sci-fi novel (1:42:15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:05) Opening Segment (0:56); Richardson: It turns out students can live without cellphones (18:06); An era ends as Waterloo council shutters animal display at Waterloo Park after 57 years (38:20); Annual raffle supports several causes (56:17); Joyful Vendors Winter Bazaar returns this weekend (1:05:42); How businesses can protect themselves from reputational risk (1:14:13); Waterloo Christmas market to support Ray of Hope (1:32:14); Local author releases new sci-fi novel (1:42:15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:52:05) false full 19 0a02e501-a5be-4b61-a738-ede8534b591c Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:13:48 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-19th-2024-kwh_qGVI The Mike Farwell Show | November 19th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:56 Opening Segment (0:56); Why religious tax exemptions benefit all (18:02); This is Restorative Justice Week (36:12); Rangers Reach announces support for Sexual Assault Support Centre (43:32); Cambridge Community Players presents Cinderella (54:12); Impact Film Festival opens Thursday (1:02:39); New political party promises to offer voters a centrist alternative (1:12:07); Local realtors continue Family 100 initiative (1:29:58); Historic St. Paul's to host Christmas Cantata this Friday (1:43:27); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:39) Opening Segment (0:56); Why religious tax exemptions benefit all (18:02); This is Restorative Justice Week (36:12); Rangers Reach announces support for Sexual Assault Support Centre (43:32); Cambridge Community Players presents Cinderella (54:12); Impact Film Festival opens Thursday (1:02:39); New political party promises to offer voters a centrist alternative (1:12:07); Local realtors continue Family 100 initiative (1:29:58); Historic St. Paul's to host Christmas Cantata this Friday (1:43:27); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:39) false full 18 6576ca2f-ce61-4221-b16a-48179acc7692 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:06:41 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-18th-2024-Z8xvIaed The Mike Farwell Show | November 18th, 2024 CityNews 02:24:14 Opening Segment (0:56); Regional councillor to table motion opposing use of notwithstanding clause to clear encampments (8:27); Postal workers hit the picket line (35:48); Provincial girls basketball championship being hosted in Waterloo Region (53:22); Taylor Swift's economic impact on Toronto (1:11:15); Local food truck operator earns chance to serve Swifties (1:19:18); Drewe's Views (1:28:53); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:48:48) Opening Segment (0:56); Regional councillor to table motion opposing use of notwithstanding clause to clear encampments (8:27); Postal workers hit the picket line (35:48); Provincial girls basketball championship being hosted in Waterloo Region (53:22); Taylor Swift's economic impact on Toronto (1:11:15); Local food truck operator earns chance to serve Swifties (1:19:18); Drewe's Views (1:28:53); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:48:48) false full 17 f785d671-a621-40da-86bc-cc5d0166ab75 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:07:16 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-15th-2024-8WYTqpTT The Mike Farwell Show | November 15th, 2024 CityNews 02:24:50 Opening Segment (0:56); Neighbours raise traffic, crime concerns around affordable housing projects in Cambridge (17:47); Council Chambers with Waterloo Ward 1 Councilor Sandra Hanmer (35:49); The Coach's Show (53:38); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:36); Friday Four Panel (1:12:37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:28) Opening Segment (0:56); Neighbours raise traffic, crime concerns around affordable housing projects in Cambridge (17:47); Council Chambers with Waterloo Ward 1 Councilor Sandra Hanmer (35:49); The Coach's Show (53:38); The Other Coach's Show (1:01:36); Friday Four Panel (1:12:37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:28) false full 16 836da17e-9688-4d9f-9d30-37949798b5c7 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:12:27 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-14th-2024-8Hi7KVpZ The Mike Farwell Show | November 14th, 2024 CityNews 02:26:00 Opening Segment (0:56); How will a second Trump term affect Ontario’s economy? (18:12); Parents raise concerns with removal of facility dogs from Kitchener school (36:12); Living Retired (54:08); Advocacy group signals victory in closure of water bottling plant near Guelph (1:12:13); The Flipside (1:30:15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:25) Opening Segment (0:56); How will a second Trump term affect Ontario’s economy? (18:12); Parents raise concerns with removal of facility dogs from Kitchener school (36:12); Living Retired (54:08); Advocacy group signals victory in closure of water bottling plant near Guelph (1:12:13); The Flipside (1:30:15); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:25) false full 15 c47db823-514e-4c9d-9686-743318da7a36 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:07:31 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-13th-2024-WXpKH3V5 The Mike Farwell Show | November 13th, 2024 CityNews 02:26:01 Opening Segment (0:56); Rude behavior spiked in Ontario classrooms after COVID-19: Brock research (18:01); Cambridge mayor strikes out with budget omission (36:00); Laurier quarterback wins back-to-back player of the year awards (54:20); Young soccer player from Kitchener making his mark internationally (1:04:08); Interfaith Grand River calls on province to keep CTS sites open (1:12:32); The Lightfoot Band plays Centre in the Square this weekend (1:30:23); Split the Pot Lottery supporting hospitals locally and provincially (1:42:23); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:36) Opening Segment (0:56); Rude behavior spiked in Ontario classrooms after COVID-19: Brock research (18:01); Cambridge mayor strikes out with budget omission (36:00); Laurier quarterback wins back-to-back player of the year awards (54:20); Young soccer player from Kitchener making his mark internationally (1:04:08); Interfaith Grand River calls on province to keep CTS sites open (1:12:32); The Lightfoot Band plays Centre in the Square this weekend (1:30:23); Split the Pot Lottery supporting hospitals locally and provincially (1:42:23); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:36) false full 14 ac8cc9fb-709e-4335-b3b4-700e1dfe2043 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:13:07 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-12th-2024-Bd2pzsir The Mike Farwell Show | November 12th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:31 Opening Segment (0:56); 'Collective reflections, future directions': Conversation on Wilmot's PM statues to begin (17:50); The Starving Artist Myth (36:03); Brews and Brews raises funds for Education4Change (54:11); How to quell the sharp rise in youth violence in Canada (1:12:45); Monthly mental health check-in (1:30:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:42) Opening Segment (0:56); 'Collective reflections, future directions': Conversation on Wilmot's PM statues to begin (17:50); The Starving Artist Myth (36:03); Brews and Brews raises funds for Education4Change (54:11); How to quell the sharp rise in youth violence in Canada (1:12:45); Monthly mental health check-in (1:30:48); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:42) false full 13 afa3283d-a4d0-4622-a3d1-7fa41849e5b1 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:11:26 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-11th-2024-8_Ce079H The Mike Farwell Show | November 11th, 2024 CityNews 02:26:18 Opening Segment (0:56); Store's Remembrance Day display honours fallen soldiers from Hespeler (8:21); Who or what do you remember on November 11th? (17:59); Psych patients in crisis can be treated at home, says expert (36:01); St. Mary's General Hospital hosts 100th anniversary gala (54:10); A moment to remember those who gave their lives to protect ours (1:06:55); Looking Back at Remembrance Day stories from our region (1:13:20); Drewe's Views (1:31:15); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:42:49); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:31) Opening Segment (0:56); Store's Remembrance Day display honours fallen soldiers from Hespeler (8:21); Who or what do you remember on November 11th? (17:59); Psych patients in crisis can be treated at home, says expert (36:01); St. Mary's General Hospital hosts 100th anniversary gala (54:10); A moment to remember those who gave their lives to protect ours (1:06:55); Looking Back at Remembrance Day stories from our region (1:13:20); Drewe's Views (1:31:15); Five Minutes with Farwell (1:42:49); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:31) false full 12 5cf37847-ffc5-47ec-a65a-6355a602f9e6 Fri, 8 Nov 2024 18:07:54 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-8th-2024-ZFThxAXV The Mike Farwell Show | November 8th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:40 Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge councillor urges action on 'potentially dangerous product' (17:55); Council Chambers with Waterloo Regional Councillor Colleen James (36:05); The Coach's Show (54:09); The Other Coach's Show (1:02:46); Friday Four Panel (1:12:16); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:28) Opening Segment (0:56); Cambridge councillor urges action on 'potentially dangerous product' (17:55); Council Chambers with Waterloo Regional Councillor Colleen James (36:05); The Coach's Show (54:09); The Other Coach's Show (1:02:46); Friday Four Panel (1:12:16); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:28) false full 11 59acf7f6-7675-4a7e-b42b-168f792bc2f0 Thu, 7 Nov 2024 18:10:37 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-7th-2024-gRNV0c6b The Mike Farwell Show | November 7th, 2024 CityNews 02:20:05 Opening Segment (0:56); Contract talks continue as strikes looms for Canada Post workers (18:04); Waterloo Public Square hosts series of Climate Emergency Vigils (36:14); Theatre company offers a feminist take on a holiday classic (43:11); Living Retired (54:24); Bachman Turner Overdrive brings new tour to Kitchener (1:12:21); Awards ceremony celebrates community builders (1:23:07); The Flipside (1:30:55); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:59) Opening Segment (0:56); Contract talks continue as strikes looms for Canada Post workers (18:04); Waterloo Public Square hosts series of Climate Emergency Vigils (36:14); Theatre company offers a feminist take on a holiday classic (43:11); Living Retired (54:24); Bachman Turner Overdrive brings new tour to Kitchener (1:12:21); Awards ceremony celebrates community builders (1:23:07); The Flipside (1:30:55); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:59) false full 10 a0bb71e1-1de3-4c88-a4cd-b136b0695915 Wed, 6 Nov 2024 18:34:58 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-5th-2024-zxjzgq3f-F4XMdh2U The Mike Farwell Show | November 6th, 2024 CityNews 02:27:24 Opening Segment (0:56); Donald Trump elected 47th US president (19:11); Guelph couple takes to social media in search for surrogate (37:31); Online auction returns to raise funds for Kitchener Rotary (55:28); Laurier faces Western for Yates Cup championship (1:05:39); New book tells story of WWII POW from Kitchener (1:13:35); Fundraiser to support music education in Waterloo Region (1:31:32); Volunteers fundraise for new homes for Ukrainian refugees (1:39:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:25) Opening Segment (0:56); Donald Trump elected 47th US president (19:11); Guelph couple takes to social media in search for surrogate (37:31); Online auction returns to raise funds for Kitchener Rotary (55:28); Laurier faces Western for Yates Cup championship (1:05:39); New book tells story of WWII POW from Kitchener (1:13:35); Fundraiser to support music education in Waterloo Region (1:31:32); Volunteers fundraise for new homes for Ukrainian refugees (1:39:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:25) false full 9 dbe282d7-a2d2-4eee-bec7-d1aca84d1e8f Tue, 5 Nov 2024 18:07:23 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-5th-2024-XXehPZlB The Mike Farwell Show | November 5th, 2024 CityNews 02:26:44 Opening Segment (0:56); Ontarians not getting what they paid for in Fall Economic Statement (18:20); America goes to the polls (36:27); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (54:31); Theatre of Whimsy is back to delight and amuse (1:03:56); Ask the Chief! (1:12:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:10) Opening Segment (0:56); Ontarians not getting what they paid for in Fall Economic Statement (18:20); America goes to the polls (36:27); Tuesday Tech Spotlight (54:31); Theatre of Whimsy is back to delight and amuse (1:03:56); Ask the Chief! (1:12:45); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:51:10) false full 8 4b9c909d-c732-4b43-8c72-2c0561d545b8 Mon, 4 Nov 2024 18:07:17 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-4th-2024-71igEUny The Mike Farwell Show | November 4th, 2024 CityNews 02:24:39 Opening Segment (0:56); Investing in affordable housing is financially smart (18:01); The slippery mystery of Ontario's butter bandits (35:38); How is Canada's latest Hunger Count impacting Waterloo Region? (53:25); Waterloo musician hosts Vinyl Release Party (1:11:34); Drewe's Views (1:29:28); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:36) Opening Segment (0:56); Investing in affordable housing is financially smart (18:01); The slippery mystery of Ontario's butter bandits (35:38); How is Canada's latest Hunger Count impacting Waterloo Region? (53:25); Waterloo musician hosts Vinyl Release Party (1:11:34); Drewe's Views (1:29:28); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:36) false full 7 a73c6a1b-d622-4809-96c0-d221f53f2a6a Fri, 1 Nov 2024 17:08:51 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-november-1st-2024-hljADDQf The Mike Farwell Show | November 1st, 2024 CityNews 02:25:26 Opening Segment (0:56); Dramatically different closing arguments inch us closer to US presidential election (17:46); Council Chambers with Cambridge Regional Counicillor Doug Craig (35:50); The Coach’s Show (53:39); The Other Coach’s Show (1:01:52); Friday Four Panel (1:11:28); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:31) Opening Segment (0:56); Dramatically different closing arguments inch us closer to US presidential election (17:46); Council Chambers with Cambridge Regional Counicillor Doug Craig (35:50); The Coach’s Show (53:39); The Other Coach’s Show (1:01:52); Friday Four Panel (1:11:28); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:31) false full 6 58cbbe49-87b3-43e5-bf68-5524566dabc9 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:09:35 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-31st-2024-BuJv_jS0 The Mike Farwell Show | October 31st, 2024 CityNews 02:25:21 Opening Segment (0:56); KW Symphony emerges from bankruptcy (17:58); This is how critics should be attacking Doug Ford's rebate scheme (36:16); Living Retired (54:16); Children learn resilience from coping with difficulties (1:12:19); The Flipside (1:30:26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:28) Opening Segment (0:56); KW Symphony emerges from bankruptcy (17:58); This is how critics should be attacking Doug Ford's rebate scheme (36:16); Living Retired (54:16); Children learn resilience from coping with difficulties (1:12:19); The Flipside (1:30:26); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:28) false full 5 761419c5-cebc-4017-b7c0-8e5b9919282d Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:21:55 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-30th-2024-j0BjyBk3 The Mike Farwell Show | October 30th, 2024 CityNews 02:25:45 Opening Segment (0:56); Demand for traffic lights grows after collision at dangerous intersection (17:52); This mega-project could be Canada's next great nation-building exercise (35:55); Craft brewer celebrates 20th anniversary with Craft Beer Fest, Oktoberfest, and Family Market (53:47); Former Blue Rodeo musician retires from role with City of Kitchener (1:11:55); Change the clocks, check your plumbing (1:30:03); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:57) Opening Segment (0:56); Demand for traffic lights grows after collision at dangerous intersection (17:52); This mega-project could be Canada's next great nation-building exercise (35:55); Craft brewer celebrates 20th anniversary with Craft Beer Fest, Oktoberfest, and Family Market (53:47); Former Blue Rodeo musician retires from role with City of Kitchener (1:11:55); Change the clocks, check your plumbing (1:30:03); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:57) false full 4 2470e716-cf15-4dbc-bb35-c0108e274887 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:14:44 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-29th-2024-n_tXz_tI The Mike Farwell Show | October 29, 2024 CityNews 02:24:28 Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener pushes back against region’s speed camera rollout (9:46); Single complaint hits brakes on 14 years of charitable bike repairs (18:00); Corporate welfare is fueling government debt (36:05); Local female entrepreneur celebrates 20 years in business (53:32); Trucking advocacy group calls for enhanced driver training and licensing requirements (1:11:27); Local film-maker hunting for Cambridge’s spookiest stories (1:29:13); Local agency invites you to Stand Up for Parents for Community Living (1:39:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:09) Opening Segment (0:56); Kitchener pushes back against region’s speed camera rollout (9:46); Single complaint hits brakes on 14 years of charitable bike repairs (18:00); Corporate welfare is fueling government debt (36:05); Local female entrepreneur celebrates 20 years in business (53:32); Trucking advocacy group calls for enhanced driver training and licensing requirements (1:11:27); Local film-maker hunting for Cambridge’s spookiest stories (1:29:13); Local agency invites you to Stand Up for Parents for Community Living (1:39:01); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:49:09) false full 3 1ab90efe-5b69-4bce-b71f-81e574b5e145 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:10:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/monday-october-28th-2024-71PiMucJ The Mike Farwell Show | October 28, 2024 CityNews 02:23:36 Opening Segment (0:56); Big month ahead for Elmira Kiwanis Club (9:20); Spending more on cabin project is wrong-headed (17:54); National Conference on Ending Homelessness opens today in Ottawa (35:54); Local author collaborates with brewery on spooky stories and spooky brew (53:18); Latest Hunger Count shows Canada has reached grim new milestones (1:10:53); Drewe's Views (1:28:37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:48:24) Opening Segment (0:56); Big month ahead for Elmira Kiwanis Club (9:20); Spending more on cabin project is wrong-headed (17:54); National Conference on Ending Homelessness opens today in Ottawa (35:54); Local author collaborates with brewery on spooky stories and spooky brew (53:18); Latest Hunger Count shows Canada has reached grim new milestones (1:10:53); Drewe's Views (1:28:37); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:48:24) false full 2 3e10ad2e-4ee8-4a11-9656-1cc40ae9aa92 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (CityNews) https://the-mike-farwell-show-6f0b5da8.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mike-farwell-show-october-21-2024-PTbtzlB5 The Mike Farwell Show | October 21, 2024 CityNews 02:25:17 Opening Segment (0:56); Public services take a hit as draft 2025 budget targets increase below 4% (18:13); Doug Ford's latest scheme is only going to make things worse for drivers (36:29); Kitchener entrepreneur gives back through food (54:34); Neither side is right in House of Commons spat (1:12:32); Drewe's Views (1:30:38); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:38) Opening Segment (0:56); Public services take a hit as draft 2025 budget targets increase below 4% (18:13); Doug Ford's latest scheme is only going to make things worse for drivers (36:29); Kitchener entrepreneur gives back through food (54:34); Neither side is right in House of Commons spat (1:12:32); Drewe's Views (1:30:38); It's the 12 o'clock Talkback Hour! (1:50:38) false full 1