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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.

#unrestricted, Canadian News, News

WATCH: Quebec MP complains that life-saving medical equipment doesn't have French labelling, calls it a 'Trojan Horse'

Therrien would then say that Franco and Acadian communities have called the gesture disrespectful. "Are you going to apologize to French-speaking Canadians?" Therrien concluded.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 29, 2020

#unrestricted, Canadian News

WATCH: Patty Hajdu REFUSES to criticize China or WHO, defends earlier comments

"I think there will be plenty of post-pandemic review opportunities, not just for China, but for the World Health Organization and indeed for Canada," said Hajdu.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 29, 2020

Canadian News, News

BREAKING: Trudeau discusses pandemic tracking app, says Canadians put value on data and privacy

Trudeau acknowledged the potential for a voluntary application, but put an emphasis on Canadian values surrounding privacy and data.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 29, 2020

News, American News

New York City mayor issues warning to Jews over Twitter

De Blasio gave a direct message to "the Jewish community, and all communities."

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 29, 2020

Canadian News, News

Canada's anti-Semitism rates climb for fourth year in a row

Over 2,200 instances of anti-Semitism were recorded in Canada last year, or six per day.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 28, 2020

Canadian News, News

WATCH: Ford says he will not put children at risk as Quebec moves ahead with reopening schools

Legault said businesses would be able to reopen if they are not in shopping malls, and said that construction would resume in the province as of May 11.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 28, 2020

Canadian News, News

BREAKING: New modelling shows slowing of coronavirus as provinces plan to open up

The latest figures show 49,025 confirmed cases, including 2,766 deaths, out of 740,000 tests. Seven percent have tested positive, overall.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 28, 2020

Canadian News

BREAKING: Trudeau says he will have to 'reflect' on mandatory coronavirus vaccine for Canadians

Trudeau said a vaccine will be extremely important to getting back to normal, but noted that treatments that are not a vaccine could also be an option for helping return normalcy.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 28, 2020

Canadian News

60 percent of Canadians in favour of mandatory vaccines, Liberal voters more in favour than Conservatives

Canadians are now split as to whether the vaccine should be mandatory or not—a potentially frightening government overreach to some, and a necessary step to return to normalcy for others.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 28, 2020

#unrestricted, Opinion

Dr. Tam's excuses don't add up in new interview, admits Canada could have done more

Tam has also said that border closures weren't in Canada's playbook, or in the playbook of most health experts in the outbreak's early stages.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 28, 2020

Canadian News, News

Margaret Trudeau hospitalized for smoke inhalation after apartment fire

Firefighters say the fire started at roughly 11:30 pm after a patio fire spread into the building in her downtown Montreal apartment. She's expected to make a full recovery.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 28, 2020

Canadian News, News

When asked about help for seniors, Trudeau said other groups of Canadians were a priority

Thus far, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has remained somewhat quiet on whether or not the elderly will be receiving financial aid to help them get by in these times, especially with seniors being the most at-risk population.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 27, 2020

#unrestricted, Canadian News

UPDATE: 3-year-old Nova Scotia girl found by police

Halifax RCMP say Leona Elder, of the Mosquodoboit area, was last seen at around 1 pm near the family's home on Highway 357 in Musquodoboit Harbour. (Photo: Halifax Police)

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 27, 2020

Canadian News

Toronto 15-year-old boy murdered outside his home

Police were called to the scene at Sheppard Avenue West near Jane Street just after 6 pm on Sunday night. They tried revive him but were unable to do so.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 27, 2020

Canadian News

Ford government releases plan to reopen economy and province

The plan, set in stages, resembles the strategies laid out by provinces like Saskatchewan, who intent to lift restrictions starting May 4.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Apr 27, 2020

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