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: Trump hikes tariff on Canadian imports to 35% over inaction on fentanyl
The White House said fentanyl seizures at the northern border this year have already exceeded the combined totals of the previous three years, with two months still left in the fiscal year.
BREAKING: US Envoy Witkoff and Ambassador Huckabee to visit Gaza Friday after Trump promised to distribute aid
The officials plan to inspect current food distribution sites, coordinate additional aid deliveries, and meet with local residents to assess conditions on the ground.
Trump blasts Canada over recognizing Palestinian statehood: 'That will make it very hard for us to make a trade deal with them'
"Wow! Canada has just announced that it is backing statehood for Palestine," Trump wrote. "That will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them. Oh' Canada!!!"
Trump calls for investigation of Nancy Pelosi over stock trading using 'inside information'
"Nancy Pelosi became rich by having inside information. She made a fortune with her husband and I think that's disgraceful."
BREAKING: 2 children among 4 people shot at Philadelphia rec center
"Earlier today, we had an incident—a fight out here that was broken up by rec center staff, along with an officer assigned to the detail here. Unfortunately, around 4:05 pm, individuals appear to have returned and fired at people who were not in the pool but were on 56th Street, outside the facility."
BREAKING: Canada to recognize Palestine in September if 'conditions are met,' says PM Carney
“Canada intends to recognize Palestine at United Nations General Assembly’s next session in September,” he added.
Ontario officially cancels $100 million Starlink contract over Elon Musk's ties to Trump
The contract’s termination means the 15,000 homes originally slated to receive internet access through Starlink are now without a clear path forward.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau spotted dining together in Montreal
The two were reportedly seen heading into the kitchen after their meal to thank the staff.
NEW: South Park features Cartman as Charlie Kirk in new episode
"You can just shut up, Bebe," Cartman says in the trailer. "You hate America and love abortion."
BREAKING: Ghislaine Maxwell appeals to Supreme Court to overturn 2021 sex trafficking conviction
The petition argues procedural errors and challenges the legal basis of her conviction.
Tens of people rally in NYC to protest Stephen Colbert cancelation
“This is a First Amendment attack,” said one protester who declined to provide her name. “We can’t stand for that.”
Carney claims Israel is violating international law, blockading Gaza
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand on Thursday confirmed she would attend a conference in New York City on the two-state solution, where she will meet with French officials to discuss Macron's upcoming recognition of Palestine.
FBI raided Mar-a-Lago in search of Russiagate files: Devin Nunes
Nunes, now chairman of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board, said the Biden administration was desperate to stop then-candidate Donald Trump from returning to office.
California's $20 fast-food minimum wage responsible for loss of 18,000 jobs: study
A newly published economic analysis has found that California’s 2023 fast-food minimum wage hike has led to the elimination of thousands of jobs across the sector.
New Orleans sheriff Susan Hutson takes responsibility for 'clerical error' that led to release of violent offender from jail
“This incident was the result of human error: a misidentification based on a shared last name between two individuals. We are currently conducting a full internal investigation, and I can confirm that disciplinary actions will occur.”