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.
Half of Canadians continue to face insolvency, ‘debt hopelessness’
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index published today, 50 percent of survey respondents answered that they were within $200 of being unable to pay their bills.
Canadian study finds that pregnant women should avoid marijuana
A new study from Western University and Queens University suggests that marijuana use while pregnant may very well affect the baby’s growth.
WATCH: Trump cracks hilarious jokes with LSU football team at White House
While inviting Louisiana State University’s champion football team to the White House, Trump worked the room by making jokes about the Oval Office.
Halifax man who killed his wife will receive her full life insurance
A Halifax man who was found not criminally responsible for killing his wife in their Nova Scotia home will receive the entirety of her life insurance policy.
Families of victims of Flight 752 will receive $25,000 per victim, says Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media in Ottawa today, regarding downed passenger flight PS752, which saw the tragic death of 176, including 57 Canadians.
Federal government loses $1.4 million sending money to wrong accounts in 2012
The Receiver General, responsible for making payments for the Canadian government, lost over $1.4 million from sending money to the wrong accounts.
Liberals attack Ford government for helping parents cover daycare costs during teacher strikes
The Ontario Liberal Party is attacking the Ford government for giving rebates to parents who have to get daycare for their children during teacher strikes.
Ontario man attacks kindergarteners with curtain rod, leaves child in ‘serious condition’
A man is facing charges after allegedly attacking young children in a kindergarten class with a curtain rod during the school’s recess.
Activist acquitted by Quebec court due to lack of English prosecutors
Left-wing activist Jaggi Singh has been released of all charges in a Quebec City court, due to the city’s inability to hold a trial in English.
Andrew Weaver leaves Green Party, will serve as independent
Andrew Weaver’s initial announcement to step down came weeks after he was diagnosed with labyrinthitis, a disease that causes vertigo and nausea.
Ford government announces rebates up to $60/day for parents during teacher strikes
The Doug Ford government has released its eligibility outline for daycare support during the impending Ontario teacher strikes.
Scheer puts full blame on Iran for shot down plane
Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer blamed “Iranian Regime alone” on Tuesday for the downing of a Ukrainian passenger flight 752.
Chair Girl appears in Toronto court
Chair girl, the infamous stool tossing super villain of Toronto (though not as infamous as another alleged stool tosser) has had her sentencing delayed until Feb 7.
Students outraged as U of T professor makes students follow him on social media for grades
The University of Toronto has become the centre of attention after frustrated students revealed that a professor required them to purchase his book and follow him on social media for better grades.
Quebec town provision prohibits sale or rental of land to Jews
A town in Quebec has become the center of unwanted attention due to its anti-Semitic roots that are still visible to this day.