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
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
www.barrietoday.com
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/
Happy Halloween! We're talking today about the scariness of stillness, Kitchener's haunted house, and the frightening price of Halloween treats. There's also Kitchener Rangers hockey and a roundtable discussion of the week's big stories. All on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
October 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Happy Halloween! We're talking today about the scariness of stillness, Kitchener's haunted house, and the frightening price of Halloween treats. There's also Kitchener Rangers hockey and a roundtable discussion of the week's big stories. All on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
No more fixed election dates, rent control remains, the best Halloween candy, and are we being tricked into a federal election? It's all on 570 NewsRadio today from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
October 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
No more fixed election dates, rent control remains, the best Halloween candy, and are we being tricked into a federal election? It's all on 570 NewsRadio today from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
Paramedics are facing more violence, youth are struggling to find work, its budget season at your local council, and the Blue Jays do it again. We've got it all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
October 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Paramedics are facing more violence, youth are struggling to find work, its budget season at your local council, and the Blue Jays do it again. We've got it all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1! Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
How do you follow a World Series game like that? With a Tired Tuesday show. We've got conversations about the regional budget, Trump's tariffs, and French Immersion in our schools, all coming up between 9-1 on 570 NewsRadio. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
October 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
How do you follow a World Series game like that? With a Tired Tuesday show. We've got conversations about the regional budget, Trump's tariffs, and French Immersion in our schools, all coming up between 9-1 on 570 NewsRadio. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
Did you get frozen out of World Series tickets? We'll talk about Ticketmaster, week one of the fall session at Queen's Park, getting LRT to Cambridge, and This Week in Music History. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
October 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Did you get frozen out of World Series tickets? We'll talk about Ticketmaster, week one of the fall session at Queen's Park, getting LRT to Cambridge, and This Week in Music History. It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
The State of the City, codes of conduct and the standard to which municipal councillors are held, and proposed changes to speed cameras. Plus, Blue Jays! It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
October 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The State of the City, codes of conduct and the standard to which municipal councillors are held, and proposed changes to speed cameras. Plus, Blue Jays! It's all on 570 NewsRadio from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
"Humans are wired for connection. Our brains evolved for collaboration. In workplaces, teams that can debate ideas respectfully tend to be more innovative and make better decisions." theconversation.com/agree-to-dis...
Agree to disagree: Why we fear conflict and what to do about it
When every difference of opinion risks being framed as offensive, space for genuine communication and learning disappears.
theconversation.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
"Humans are wired for connection. Our brains evolved for collaboration. In workplaces, teams that can debate ideas respectfully tend to be more innovative and make better decisions." theconversation.com/agree-to-dis...
Why are we up so early? Because we're responsible Canadians and we want to talk about what the Blue Jays did last night! That, Uptown Waterloo growing pains, and Canada's response to Stellantis, all on 570 NewsRadio today from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
October 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Why are we up so early? Because we're responsible Canadians and we want to talk about what the Blue Jays did last night! That, Uptown Waterloo growing pains, and Canada's response to Stellantis, all on 570 NewsRadio today from 9-1. Listen live: kitchener.citynews.ca/audio/
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Mornings after: Bat flip (2015) vs Springer Dinger (2025) in the 570 Newsroom!
Big, happy, and worth-it-tired-but-wired energy this morning! #BlueJays #WorldSeries #Wantitall
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Big, happy, and worth-it-tired-but-wired energy this morning! #BlueJays #WorldSeries #Wantitall
@justinkoehler.bsky.social @farwell570.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Mornings after: Bat flip (2015) vs Springer Dinger (2025) in the 570 Newsroom!
Big, happy, and worth-it-tired-but-wired energy this morning! #BlueJays #WorldSeries #Wantitall
@justinkoehler.bsky.social @farwell570.bsky.social
Big, happy, and worth-it-tired-but-wired energy this morning! #BlueJays #WorldSeries #Wantitall
@justinkoehler.bsky.social @farwell570.bsky.social
Reposted by Mike Farwell
Baseball is mostly about failing more often than not and shaking it off. It’s why it’s the best sport for teaching you how to live
October 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Baseball is mostly about failing more often than not and shaking it off. It’s why it’s the best sport for teaching you how to live
Reposted by Mike Farwell
Vlad Guerrero Jr, Hazel Mae, the city of Toronto, and a cameraman create an all-time baseball moment.
#BlueJays #LightsUpLetsGo
#BlueJays #LightsUpLetsGo
October 20, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Vlad Guerrero Jr, Hazel Mae, the city of Toronto, and a cameraman create an all-time baseball moment.
#BlueJays #LightsUpLetsGo
#BlueJays #LightsUpLetsGo