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 government gives economic relief to booming marijuana business
Statistics Canada reported that the Cannabis industry saw sales increase from $86 million to $186 million, an increase of 116 percent.
Ontario landlord puts up sign blasting tenant who refused to pay rent for 13 months, calls for help from Doug Ford
"Sean Heffernan owes me 13 months' rent ($16,250). Premier Doug Ford, please help Ontario landlords with tenants who refuse to pay rent," the sign reads.
Over 4,000 injuries reported in Beirut explosion, death toll continues to climb
The Lebanese security council and medical sources have confirmed at least 24 deaths in the explosion, with that number expected to rise.
BREAKING: MASSIVE explosion in Beirut, Lebanon shakes city to its core
A huge explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday, with several videos of the incident being captured from different viewpoints.
Two men arrested after double stabbing in Brampton, Ontario
Two men were found suffering from stab wounds, while two men in their twenties were arrested, police say.
CBC BUSTED: Panelist who defended WE Charity was paid $40,000 by Trudeau government
Alvaro has made frequent appearances of CBC's Power & Politics, wherein she defended the Trudeau Liberals in their ongoing WE Charity scandal.
Brampton mayor SLAMS broken justice system in letter to Ford, Trudeau gov't
There was a total of 18,378 reports made over the past year, including 10,818 intimate partner calls where 3,107 charges were laid. Of the 7,519 family violence calls, 963 charges were laid.
NYC mayor ignored approval process for BLM murals while holding others' political speech hostage to permits
"We haven't said 'no' to people, we've said, 'If you want to apply you can apply but there's a process,'" de Blasio said at a press conference on Monday.
Family of Ontario woman almost beaten to death asks witnesses to come forward
Durham Regional Police say that Black was found at around 10:30 on July 29 near a creek at the intersection between Taunton Road East and Anderson street.
Victoria Police issue public warning after used needle found wrapped around a railing
Police say the needle was found at around 5 pm on Sunday, with the exposed needle being tied to the handrail of a heavily used stairway.
NHL fans post photos of themselves kneeling after players stand for national anthems
Players will also be wearing #WeSkateForEquality helmet decals this season, to show support with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Trudeau says Morneau was 'helping make the world a better place' by going on WE Charity vacation
Trudeau noted "the work that [Morneau's] done as finance minister in being there for Canadians."
Trudeau government's CERB payments to end this coming fall
Trudeau said more details would be unveiled in the coming weeks, noting that "sickness and carefivers benefits" would also be in place for those who catch COVID-19.
Trudeau says his finance minister did not disclose his ties to WE, claims he did not know Morneau went on WE trips
When being pressed by Bloc MP Rheal Fortin, Trudeau explicity stated that he did not know Morneau made specific trips with WE Charity.
BREAKING: Trudeau testifies for 90 minutes in Finance Committee without providing any answers on WE scandal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared before the Finance Committee for 90 minutes on Thursday, providing testimony on the ongoing WE Charity scandal.