Mike Farwell
@farwell570.bsky.social
Curious. Interested. Opinionated. Local. Stubborn. In motion. Host, 570 NewsRadio, 9-1, M-F. Kitchener Rangers play-by-play. Other duties as assigned. #curecf
Waterloo has big pool plans, Galt is wrestling with heritage, and Brookfield execs get grilled by a Commons committee. It's all on 570 NewsRadio today from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Waterloo has big pool plans, Galt is wrestling with heritage, and Brookfield execs get grilled by a Commons committee. It's all on 570 NewsRadio today from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
A local company says it can build one million homes in ten years. Plus, there's no more inter-county baseball, and the importance of protecting our kids from online harms. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
A local company says it can build one million homes in ten years. Plus, there's no more inter-county baseball, and the importance of protecting our kids from online harms. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
Stormwater changes bring challenges to Cambridge, Ontario mulls child support for impaired drivers who kill parents, This Week in Music History, and Rant or Rave. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Stormwater changes bring challenges to Cambridge, Ontario mulls child support for impaired drivers who kill parents, This Week in Music History, and Rant or Rave. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
"Halton Hills council is taking a look at how to regulate e-scooters and other alternative motorized vehicles, as a growing number of residents raise safety concerns about their use." www.theifp.ca/news/council...
‘Bit of a menace’: Halton Hills moves to regulate e-scooters, e-bikes
Motion prompted by an email from a resident who was nearly knocked over by an e-scooter.
www.theifp.ca
November 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
"Halton Hills council is taking a look at how to regulate e-scooters and other alternative motorized vehicles, as a growing number of residents raise safety concerns about their use." www.theifp.ca/news/council...
"The loudest opposition occurred in Waterloo County. Local officials in Baden were unreceptive to seeing their public school absorbed into a larger board covering Wilmot Township." www.tvo.org/article/how-...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"The loudest opposition occurred in Waterloo County. Local officials in Baden were unreceptive to seeing their public school absorbed into a larger board covering Wilmot Township." www.tvo.org/article/how-...
We have a Tree of Hope early bird winner! Plus, your Not $1-Million Question, your Memorial Cup hosts, iconic TV episodes, and the Friday Four roundtable. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We have a Tree of Hope early bird winner! Plus, your Not $1-Million Question, your Memorial Cup hosts, iconic TV episodes, and the Friday Four roundtable. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
"The longer visible signs of social decay are allowed to fester, the more inclined those with means will be to simply check out ... leaving those without the ability to relocate to deal with playgrounds littered with drug paraphernalia." www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: We have normalized delinquent, disorderly behaviour in our cities for too long
There is nothing normal about an encampment forcing toddlers in the daycare next door to stay inside
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November 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"The longer visible signs of social decay are allowed to fester, the more inclined those with means will be to simply check out ... leaving those without the ability to relocate to deal with playgrounds littered with drug paraphernalia." www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
"I think we really need to shift to a major advocacy role, and if the crisis happens, it’s on them (the province), not us anymore." www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/w...
‘We just need to say no’: Mayor on provincial downloading impact to 2026 budget
Mayor Cam Guthrie says city needs to shift to a major advocacy role, and if the crisis happens 'it's on the province'
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November 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
"I think we really need to shift to a major advocacy role, and if the crisis happens, it’s on them (the province), not us anymore." www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/w...
The mayor of Cambridge and the city manager, the next Canada, cervical cancer rates plateau, Riverfest Elora is no more, and the punishments we used to face in school. It's all on 570 NewsRadio today from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The mayor of Cambridge and the city manager, the next Canada, cervical cancer rates plateau, Riverfest Elora is no more, and the punishments we used to face in school. It's all on 570 NewsRadio today from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
What happened at that budget meeting in Cambridge? Plus, minding Ottawa's business, a gift of land that's ruffling feathers in Guelph, and some Political R&D. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
What happened at that budget meeting in Cambridge? Plus, minding Ottawa's business, a gift of land that's ruffling feathers in Guelph, and some Political R&D. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
A motion asks the region to take an inventory of its office space, the federal budget passes, and The Wealthy Barber gets an update. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
A motion asks the region to take an inventory of its office space, the federal budget passes, and The Wealthy Barber gets an update. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
A new week begins with worries about local democracy being threatened, questions about radicals, and new research on violent crime rates. The conversation happens on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A new week begins with worries about local democracy being threatened, questions about radicals, and new research on violent crime rates. The conversation happens on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
39 encampments cleared in Barrie since state of emergency declared Sept. 9th.
"Between 45 and 50 individuals currently reside in encampments, compared to 111 when the state of emergency was declared. 68 individuals have been transitioned to safe, indoor spaces." www.barrietoday.com/local-news/b...
"Between 45 and 50 individuals currently reside in encampments, compared to 111 when the state of emergency was declared. 68 individuals have been transitioned to safe, indoor spaces." www.barrietoday.com/local-news/b...
Barrie mayor says workers will be 'relentless' on getting homeless people help
News conference held this morning to provide update on state of emergency declared Sept. 9 in relation to local homeless encampments
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November 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
39 encampments cleared in Barrie since state of emergency declared Sept. 9th.
"Between 45 and 50 individuals currently reside in encampments, compared to 111 when the state of emergency was declared. 68 individuals have been transitioned to safe, indoor spaces." www.barrietoday.com/local-news/b...
"Between 45 and 50 individuals currently reside in encampments, compared to 111 when the state of emergency was declared. 68 individuals have been transitioned to safe, indoor spaces." www.barrietoday.com/local-news/b...
"White-collar employees have become more likely to log off from work early on Fridays ... starting the weekend sooner than before the pandemic." theconversation.com/hybrid-worke...
Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration
Where, when and how Americans work has dramatically shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the routines of everyday life.
theconversation.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
"White-collar employees have become more likely to log off from work early on Fridays ... starting the weekend sooner than before the pandemic." theconversation.com/hybrid-worke...
An impressive 15-year old engages local youth, a time-trippin' film festival, and a discussion of our week's big stories with the Friday Four roundtable. Join me on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
An impressive 15-year old engages local youth, a time-trippin' film festival, and a discussion of our week's big stories with the Friday Four roundtable. Join me on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
Breslau residents get a big bill, the BBC makes a big boo-boo, and a big risk pays off for a female founder. Get all the stories on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Breslau residents get a big bill, the BBC makes a big boo-boo, and a big risk pays off for a female founder. Get all the stories on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
We're no longer measles free, living wage is going up, townships are struggling with budgets while cities are increasing councillor's salaries, and a former MP writes about pursuing a public life. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We're no longer measles free, living wage is going up, townships are struggling with budgets while cities are increasing councillor's salaries, and a former MP writes about pursuing a public life. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
We have many a Remembrance Day story to share today, along with stories about mental health supports and the housing crisis. Listen live on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We have many a Remembrance Day story to share today, along with stories about mental health supports and the housing crisis. Listen live on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
Winter is still 41 days away. Just sayin'. A lot to say on the show today, too, about recycling changes in the region, Ontario's Skills Development Fund, and This Week in Music History. Join me on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Winter is still 41 days away. Just sayin'. A lot to say on the show today, too, about recycling changes in the region, Ontario's Skills Development Fund, and This Week in Music History. Join me on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
How does this week's federal budget and provincial fiscal update impact cities? We'll talk about that, discuss the week's big stories with our Friday Four roundtable, and ask the Not $1-Million Question. Listen live, 9-1, on 570 NewsRadio! kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
How does this week's federal budget and provincial fiscal update impact cities? We'll talk about that, discuss the week's big stories with our Friday Four roundtable, and ask the Not $1-Million Question. Listen live, 9-1, on 570 NewsRadio! kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
Today's Liberal is yesterday's Conservative, the PM starts selling his budget, and a Throwback Thursday to pre-war Waterloo. Join the conversation on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Today's Liberal is yesterday's Conservative, the PM starts selling his budget, and a Throwback Thursday to pre-war Waterloo. Join the conversation on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
Floor crossing is one of the more egregious behaviours our "democratic" system allows. Utterly self-serving. Anyone wishing to cross the floor should be subject to an immediate by-election. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/11/05/p...
Liberals welcome former Tory d'Entremont into caucus, roll out welcome mat for more
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his fellow Liberal MPs said the party is open to talking to any other opposition MPs interested in joining their team, a day after Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont quit ...
toronto.citynews.ca
November 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Floor crossing is one of the more egregious behaviours our "democratic" system allows. Utterly self-serving. Anyone wishing to cross the floor should be subject to an immediate by-election. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/11/05/p...
Were you as underwhelmed by the budget as I was? We'll talk about the budget, the floor crossing, LRT, and e-machines on the show today. Join me on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Were you as underwhelmed by the budget as I was? We'll talk about the budget, the floor crossing, LRT, and e-machines on the show today. Join me on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
It's budget day in Ottawa. And it's LRT day in the region. That makes it a perfect day to talk about the issues in our community. Oh, police leaders are also answering your questions from 11-12. Join me on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
It's budget day in Ottawa. And it's LRT day in the region. That makes it a perfect day to talk about the issues in our community. Oh, police leaders are also answering your questions from 11-12. Join me on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
We're back for another week of conversation on Waterloo Region's most interactive radio station. Join us from 9-1 to talk about the Blue Jays run, concerns about lost services for post-secondary students, a federal budget preview, and Rant or Rave. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
November 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We're back for another week of conversation on Waterloo Region's most interactive radio station. Join us from 9-1 to talk about the Blue Jays run, concerns about lost services for post-secondary students, a federal budget preview, and Rant or Rave. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/