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.
Trudeau willing to work with mayors if provincial premiers won’t
Members of the Canadian Federation of Municipalities were given a speech today from Justin Trudeau, in which he specifically cited Doug Ford, accusing his Ontario Conservative government of blocking federal funding for local projects.
NOT AGAIN: Newfoundland expected to be hit with 10 cm of snow
Winters in Canada are long, we all know that.
Over 10,000 Albertans have been evacuated from their homes so far
“The weather is not co-operating for the long-distance forecast for the next two weeks. It’s more of the same. Albertans need to prepare themselves for this situation for the foreseeable future.”
NDP to unveil $15-billion climate plan
The so-called “Power to Change: A new deal for climate action and good jobs” proposes to spend over $6.5 billion on public transit.
Trudeau Liberals spent $3.4 million promoting their carbon tax plan
The Trudeau Liberals have spent an estimated $3.4 million to put the carbon tax on a pedestal, ensuring Canadians know about the carbon tax rebate they could claim on their taxes. That figure is over three times the initial amount reported by CTV.
Everything about the wildfires that are forcing Albertans out of their homes
The 2019 Alberta wildfires have taken a serious toll on the northern part of our nation’s fourth largest province.
Ontario Police ask for public's help locating transport truck involved in fatal hit-and-run on 401
Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says the truck was headed Eastbound on the 401 in the express lane when it struck a 67-year-old man who may have been outside of his vehicle.
The majority of the U.S. wants the Raptors to beat the Warriors
The NBA, more than any other league, is used to having regular customers in their NBA finals. In the previous five finals, the NBA Finals have featured only four teams out of 30 in the league (Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, the Miami Heat.)
Alex Trebek fights back—cancer in "near remission"
Trebek’s diagnosis came with a 9 percent survival rate. But Trebek planned all along to beat the diagnosis.
Breast implants recalled from Canada may cause cancer
On Tuesday, HC said it has suspended the licences of a European-based Allergan for its Biocell implants, after finding higher rates of non-Hodgkin lymphoma among patients with those implants.
Toronto Raptors start fundraiser for family of hit-and-run victim
The driver who hit Radiul Chowdhury in Toronto’s east end, surrendered to police Monday.
Manitoba NDP Leader seen posing with Soviet flag
The photo shows “at least seven” members of the Manitoba NDP, including leader Wab Kinew, the official Leader of the Opposition, posing alongside the flag of the former Soviet Union.
Quebecois-founded school in Japan attacked by knifeman, wounding 16, killing three
A man in his fifties carrying two knives screaming “I will kill you” attacked students waiting at a bus stop in Japan’s eighth largest city of Kawasaki yesterday, according to Japanese Media.
Man fined $30,000 for smuggling illegal cheese
According to the Canada Border Service Agency, 50-year-old Haissam Azaar entered Canada at the Thousand Islands crossing with thousands of kilos of undeclared cheese.
Ford government cancels Beer Store contract
The announcement comes after a long bout of negotiations between team ford and the Beer Store over Premier Ford’s promise to allow beer and wine in corner stores, opening up competition and allowing for the expansion to more grocery stores, as well as retailers.