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.
WATCH: NDP MLA under fire for “wherever the hell he’s from” comment to Indian-born Conservative
Former Alberta Minister of Advanced Education Marlin Schmidt has garnered unwanted attention for his poor choice of words.
Toronto Maple Leafs fire coach Mike Babcock
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ coach Mike Babcock has been fired following a slow start to the season. Babcock was hired by the Maple Leafs in May 2015.
B.C. government looking to ‘ticket’ those who engage in racist behaviour
British Columbia politicians are investigating their options in ticketing individuals who engage in racist behaviour.
Prince Andrew stepping down from public duties following Epstein accusations
Prince Andrew, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II, says he will be stepping down from public duties “for the foreseeable future.”
Town removes Christmas from its winter celebration due to citizen complaints
A New Hampshire town will be downgrading their annual Christmas festivities, as the city moves to “remove religious overtones” from their holiday celebration.
Company offers non-smokers six additional sick days a year
A Tokyo-based company is offering its non-smoking workers an extra six days off per year to make up for the amount of time smokers took off during work.
Don Cherry’s podcast: Poppy talk, hockey, and Ron MacLean discussed on first episode
Don Cherry is back, now on his own podcast The Grapevine, featuring none other than his son, Tim, as co-host.
REPORTS: Chrystia Freeland out as Foreign Affairs Minister, replaced by Quebec MP
Chrystia Freeland will no longer serve as foreign affairs minister, as the job will instead go to MP Francois-Philippe Champagne.
‘In memory of all victims of abortion’ tombstone causes controversy in Ontario town
A tombstone in Belleville, Ontario has gotten some attention because it was erected by the Knights of Columbus to commemorate “all victims of abortion.”
Epstein guards who ‘fell asleep’ arrested, may face charges
Charges could be laid as soon as Tuesday evening, and would be first criminal charges laid in connection to Epstein’s death.
Over 3,000 CN Rail workers to strike at midnight if agreement not reached
3,200 Canadian National Railway workers, including conductors, yard workers, and trainpersons could be going on strike just after midnight on Wednesday.
Sweden drops rape investigation against Julian Assange
Swedish prosecutors have dropped an investigation into a rape allegation against the infamous co-founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange.
Vegans sue Burger King for meatless burger mishap
A group of vegans are suing Burger King, and it’s all because of their “meatless” Impossible Burger.
#FARTGATE: Dem. politician appears to rip loud fart on MSNBC
U.S. Representative for California Eric Swalwell appeared on MSNBC’s Hardball, and apparently decided that he would rip a loud fart.
Kanye West says parents need to ‘protect kids from the indoctrination of the media’
Musician and fashion designer Kanye West spoke to the crowd at pastor and televangelist Joel Olsteen’s megachurch in Houston.