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.
Marilyn Gladu approved to run for Conservative Party leadership
Conservative Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton Marilyn Gladu has been officially approved to run for the Conservative Party leadership race.
Quebec train derailment may have been intentional: source
CN Railway is investigating after a train derailment in Sainte-Marie-Salome in Quebec.
VIA Rail to lay off 1,000 employees during railway blockades
VIA Rail will temporarily lay off 1,000 employees amidst illegal anti-pipeline blockades that have brought Canada’s economy to a grinding halt.
Eco-radicals BLOCK Edmonton train track overnight, halt train
A blockade has been set up at an Edmonton railway from a new group, the self-proclaimed “Cuzzins of Wetsuweten.” Extinction Rebellion has promoted them.
Liberal minister announces $15 minimum wage for Canada
Liberal Minister Filomena Tassi said that the government “remains committed” to Canada, and a $15 minimum wage is a part of the Liberal’s “plan for the future.”
Two Ontario men charged after death of 17-year-old driver
Barrie Police say a 17-year-old and 19-year-old man were arrested and charged Saturday in connection with the crash that killed 17-year-old Paige Ferreira.
Trudeau REFUSES to meet Scheer to solve illegal blockades crisis
Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer was not invited to a Liberal-led meeting of Opposition parties.
First Nations Chief calls on end of rail protests, has office surrounded
Mohawk Council of Kanesatake Grand Chief Serge Otsi Simon called on anti-pipeline protesters to end the rail blockades as a “show of good faith.”
Extinction Rebellion protestors attempt citizen’s arrest of BC Premier
Vancouver Island Extinction Rebellion appeared outside the home of BC Premier John Horgan, claiming they would attempt a citizen’s arrest on the premier.
WATCH: Transport minister confirms anti-pipeline protestors tampered with railroad crossings
Transport Minister Marc Garneau has confirmed that anti-pipeline protestors tampered with railroad crossings, specifically, the lights that indicate a coming train.
Liberal Newfoundland & Labrador premier steps down amidst corruption scandal
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Dwight Ball is stepping down as premier of the province after five years in the position amidst spending scandal.
Trudeau has no answers when asked about anti-pipeline protestors
Despite border crossings being the latest blocked by #ShutDownCanada activists, Trudeau still doesn’t have an answer to clear Canada’s infrastructure.
Bombardier sells train division to French-based Alstom
Bombardier Inc. has announced that it will be selling its rail-building unit to the French-based Alstom SA. The sale marks Bombardier’s departure from the rail business.
WATCH: Extinction Rebellion digs up Cambridge Trinity College lawn
Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion has dug up a lawn at a Cambridge University college due to their participation in developing nearby countryside.
Anti-pipeline protestors block Niagara Falls bridge to US
Roughly 200 people stopped traffic at the Niagara Falls Rainbow International Bridge on Sunday afternoon, as pro-Wet’suwet’en protestors caused yet another blockade that has congested streets.