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.
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.
Trudeau blames ‘escalation’ in Iran for deaths of Canadians
Justin Trudeau stated that the Canadians killed by an Iranian missile causing the downing of a passenger flight would still be alive if it weren’t for building tensions in Iran.
WATCH: Winnipeg Constable calls handgun ban ‘nonsense’
Const. Rob Carver debunked the idea of a handgun ban to media today, describing the notion as “nonsense.”
Will Trudeau government foot the security bill for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
Bill Morneau has stated that the federal government has not yet decided whether or not the Trudeau-led government would foot the bill of security costs for the royal pair.
Anti-Semitic killers had bomb capable of killing ‘five football fields away’
The head of the New Jersey FBI has confirmed that the bomb found in the van of the two alleged domestic terrorists had the potential to kill or seriously injure people “up to five football fields away.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving to Canada
The Queen of England has agreed to a “period of transition” wherein Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will split their time between the UK and Canada.
Meghan Markle says she wouldn’t move back to the U.S. until Trump is no longer president
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly called Meghan Markle “nasty” when he heard she and Prince Harry plan to move to LA after he leaves office.
New ‘Value of Alberta’ conference to explore autonomy for province
A one-day “Value of Alberta” conference examining Alberta’s place in Confederation is taking place next week, as tensions in the province remain high.