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.
BREAKING: Nova Scotia RCMP tells residents to stay indoors after unconfirmed reports of gun shots in two neighbourhoods
Nova Scotia RCMP has advised residents to stay indoors following reports of gun shots fired in the Haliburton area of Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia.
BREAKING: Ford announces $900 million in rent relief funds for small and medium-sized businesses
The plan was announced this morning by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and will provide businesses with a 75 percent reduction in rent for April, May, and June.
RCMP: Nova Scotia gunman's weapons likely from United States
Campbell confirmed that one weapon has been traced to Canada, but that the other weapons on the scene were likely obtained in the United States.
BREAKING: Trudeau government reduces rent for small businesses by 75 percent
Trudeau said that his deal with all provinces will decrease rent by 75 percent for April, May and June of 2020.
Nova Scotia shooter had kill list in his home, investigators say
A man whose name was listed told Nova Scotia investigators that his name was "seventh or eighth" on a list found by police.
WATCH: Doug Ford has emotional moment discussing 'heartbreaking' situation in care homes
Ford announced that there would be changes to the reporting mechanisms on the spread of coronavirus, especially in long-term care homes.
BREAKING: Saskatchewan to reopen starting May 4
Moe announced that over the next several weeks, restrictions would be gradually lifted, adding more types of businesses to the "allowable businesses" list, granting businesses the ability to reopen if they choose.
BREAKING: Trudeau announces $1.1 BILLION fund for vaccines research, trials, immunity research
Trudeau announced that the federal government will be putting in place an additional $1.1 billion dollar national research strategy to address COVID-19.
BREAKING: Nova Scotia shooter did not have firearms license according to RCMP
RCMP Nova Scotia superintendent Chris Leather said that he believes the shooter did not own a Firearms Acquisition Certificate.
Nova Scotians left in the dark while Americans were alerted to active shooter
US Consulate in Halifax has confirmed the CTV News' assertion that US citizens in Nova Scotia were alerted to the shooter's activities via email.
Women are making the difference in Quebec's fight against coronavirus
Montreal Jewish General Hospital launches $5 million campaign to fight COVID-19, three Quebec women donate $1.3 million
BREAKING: Trudeau announces $9 BILLION benefit for students, eligible for up to $1,750 a month
The new benefit will give students $1250 a month, from may until august. Those who are caretakers for others or have a disability will see $1750.
Nova Scotia didn't send an emergency alert for active shooter, but did for social distancing
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil would later say that an alert wasn't sent throughout the province because he was never asked to do so.
BREAKING: Nova Scotia death toll rises to 23 as bodies found in house fires
Yesterday, RCMP Chief Chris Leather said that the death toll sat at 19, but that the number was expected to rise as the house fires were yet to be searched.
BREAKING: Ford announces increased funding for low-income seniors, Meals on Wheels
Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAInS) will be delivered this week, with payments being doubled for 194,000 low income seniors across the province