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.
WATCH: House Democrats apologize for privilege, discuss their trauma related to Jan 6 Capitol riot
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Scott Phillips, and other members of the Democratic Party spoke on the house floor on Thursday night, sharing their stories from the Capitol Hill riots that took place one month ago.
Canada's Olympic teams will not boycott Beijing 2022 games despite country's human rights abuses
"The choices are to pull out, to barricade ourselves, to divide, to further polarize and say out of protest we're not going to go, or to engage and be part of a conversation, to amplify voices, to speak our mind on things that are important to us and to participate in the Games."
BREAKING: CNN President Jeff Zucker stepping down at year's end
CNN's President Jeff Zucker told staff on Thursday morning that he would be stepping down when his contract expires at the year's end.
WATCH: Poilievre slams Trudeau for 'lowest vaccination rates, biggest deficit and highest jobless rate' among G7
"With lowest vaccination rates, biggest deficit and among the highest jobless rate, Trudeau is the worst performer of today’s G7 leaders," said Poilievre
BREAKING: Trudeau Liberals add Proud Boys, 12 other groups to terror threat list
Minister of Public Safety Bill Blair announced on Wednesday that the Proud Boys, along with twelve other groups, would be added to Canada's list of designated terrorist groups.
World War II vet who helped raise millions for Britain's NHS dies of COVID-19
"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear father, Captain Sir Tom Moore,” his daughters wrote in a statement released Tuesday.
BREAKING: Trudeau announces Novavax vaccine facility will open in Montreal this summer
Novavax will produce its vaccines in Montreal, Quebec, pending approval from Health Canada.
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.