Roberto Wakerell-Cruz
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz is a Montreal-based journalist writer and podcast host. He is the main host of This Week In Canada a comedy and opinion news show.
Toronto police warn dog owners of poisoned peanuts left in dog parks
Toronto Police Service is warning the public of what appear to be poisoned peanut shells dropped around two downtown Toronto dog parks.
School may change name after abuse allegations against disgraced Governor General
Julie Payette Public School in Whitby, Ontario may be changing its name amid toxic workplace allegations against the disgraced former Governor General.
BREAKING: Trudeau condemns Myanmar coup, calls for release of those detained by military
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the actions of the Myanmar military, calling the coup "unacceptable."
BREAKING: Ford government announces $381 MILLION in funding, more schools to reopen across Ontario
The funding will go towards improving " air quality and ventilation in schools, support online learning, promote student mental health and hire additional staff."
Over $17,000 in fines issued to guests of Vancouver penthouse party, host arrested
A 42-year-old man was arrested and over $17,000 in fines were given after police shut down an alleged "makeshift nightclub."
Trudeau Liberals give SNC-Lavalin $150 MILLION in pandemic aid contract
SNC-Lavalin has been fined $280 million since 2019, in connection to bribing Libyan officials to win contracts.
BREAKING: Trudeau Liberals to send out 'security contractors' to enforce quarantine orders, ensure 'compliance'
Dr. Theresa Tam told media on Friday that, starting either today or tomorrow, door knockers will check in on those meant to be in quarantine.
Toronto house fire kills four, two more hospitalized
A three-alarm fire claimed the lives of four people from up to two different homes in the east Toronto area on Friday morning.
Ontario doctor criticizes Ford government for not vaccinating longterm care patients first—he got his shot Dec. 22
"I consider [the government's vaccine rollout] honestly to be a breathtaking failure," said Stall.
BREAKING: Montreal police officer shot during traffic stop, police searching for suspect
No arrests were made and police are searching for a suspect.
BREAKING: Elon Musk joins calls to investigate Robinhood over allegations of stock market manipulation
Elon Musk has joined in on calls to investigate investing app Robinhood over their decision to block retail investors from purchasing certain companies' shares
BREAKING: Canada expected to receive 500,000 fewer vaccines by end of March than anticipated
More than 500,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that were destined for Canadians may not be delivered.
BREAKING: More Ontario regions given green light for schools to reopen, says Education Minister
"280,000 students in four public health regions will return to class on Monday, February 1,” said Lecce."
Trudeau Liberals paid out $635 MILLION in CERB payments to children
According to CRA data, $81.3 million was paid to 15-year-olds. $185 million was paid to 16-year-olds. $369.2 million was paid to 17-year-olds, data shows.
Newfoundland man arrested with 'large quantity' of knives, planned to attack premier: police
"The man was removed from the vehicle and was arrested in the parking lot. Officers located and seized a large quantity of various knives inside the vehicle," said an RCMP release.