In this episode of United Voices, Senior Director of Community Engagement & Communications Scott Hamilton sits down with longtime broadcaster and community champion Mike Farwell. Best known as the voice of the Kitchener Rangers and host of The Mike Farwell Show, Mike opens up about the personal experiences that shaped his lifelong commitment to giving back—including how the loss of his sisters to cystic fibrosis inspired his Farwell for Hire fundraising campaign, now surpassing $1.3 million. Together, Scott and Mike explore why volunteerism matters, how sports can strengthen communities, finding motivation during tough times, and the balance between holiday consumerism and generosity. Filled with honesty, warmth, and barn-raiser spirit, this is an inspiring reminder that we are always stronger together—and that kindness costs nothing.

This special episode is a collaboration between United Voices and Onward Media Group, co-produced and shared with slight variations across both platforms. In this lively conversation, Darren Bondy and Jill Lawrie reflect on 18 months of partnership; celebrating collaboration, impact, and growth.

Expect plenty of laughter, memorable stories, and one big takeaway: the power of connection and the unique magic that makes Waterloo Region such an extraordinary community.

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In this episode of United Voices, we sit down with Meg from the Social Development Centre Waterloo Region to unpack the growing issue of renovictions - when tenants are forced out of their homes under the guise of major renovations.

We explore what renovictions mean for individuals and families in Cambridge, North Dumfries, and across the region, and how this practice contributes to housing insecurity, displacement, and rising poverty. Meg shares stories from community members with lived experience, the role of advocacy in protecting tenants’ rights, and what systemic change is needed to ensure everyone has a safe, stable place to call home.