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.
Philippine flight disaster kills eight, including one Canadian
Global Affairs Canada has confirmed that a Canadian was on board the flight explosion that killed eight in Manila, Philippines.
Trudeau announces $7.5 million to Kids Help Phone
Justin Trudeau addressed the media again Sunday, this time with a focus on vulnerable communities.
Sophie Trudeau recovers from coronavirus
Trudeau had been diagnosed with the disease on March 12, and had symptoms described as "mild."
Montreal experiences late-night earthquake
Some citizens of southern Quebec may have felt the earth move below them early Sunday morning, as a minor earthquake shook throughout the region.
Artists will thrive amidst the pandemic
Depictions of disease and the art that comes from disease can oftentimes inspire for generations.
Trudeau pledges to cover 75 percent of businesses' payrolls
To alleviate pressure, Trudeau announced that they will increase the amount of wages the government covers from 10 percent to 75 percent.
BREAKING: Conservatives suspend leadership contest
The Conservative Party has officially announced that they will be suspending their leadership contest as the COVID-19 virus continues to sweep through Canada and the globe.
Beer Store will only accept cash after cyber attack
Over 400 Beer Stores across Ontario will be forced to go cash-only following an unknown cyber attack which has rendered store's card readers useless.
BREAKING: Trudeau RIPS travellers who have not self-isolated, says prison time a possibility
"Some people have not been taking this seriously. So now, a 14-day quarantine will be mandatory for all Canadians returning from abroad."
BREAKING: Christchurch mosque shooter pleads guilty to 51 murders
The gunman who killed 51 people in attacks at two seperate Christchurch, New Zealand mosques has plead guilty to all charges.
BREAKING: Ford government announces $17 BILLION aid package for Ontarians
The $17 billion care package will be split into two camps: $7 billion in direct support, and $10 billion in business tax and tax-related deferrals.
Quarantine Act to put recent travellers into mandatory 14-day self-isolation
Canada's Minister of Health Patty Hajdu announced the activation of the Quarantine Act on Wednesday, meaning travellers from abroad would have to go through a mandatory self-isolation of fourteen days.
BREAKING: Trudeau government announces additional aid for Canadian media it considers 'authoritative'
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault has announced that media aid packages—government funded financial aid—is on the way for news outlets amidst COVID-19.
BREAKING: Canadians without income eligible for $2,000 a month
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the nation in his 14th day of self isolation Wednesday, providing updates around the coronavirus pandemic in Canada.
'A GLASS OF WINE': Quebec premier offers stress relief advice for those in quarantine
Quebec is the largest consumer of red wine in Canada, falling behind only British Columbia for whites.