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.
BREAKING: Rod Phillips apologizes for Caribbean vacation, says pre-recorded videos were not made to mislead public
"I wanted to take this opportunity to unreservedly apologize for my decision to travel over the holidays... I've disappointed no one more than myself."
SON OF A BEACH: Rod Phillips' Zoom meeting catches sound of waves crashing
Audio from Phillips, who was on the Caribbean island of St. Barthelemy at the time of the meeting, seemingly catches the sound of waves crashing in the background.
BREAKING: Ford says he knew of jet-setting minister's vacation to Caribbean
In an apology statement released yesterday, Phillips said that had he "been aware then of the eventual December 26 Province wide shutdown, we would have canceled the trip."
WATCH: Robots dance to 'Do You Love Me?' before stealing your job and future
It is predicted that automation will "replace" 20 million jobs in the United States by 2030.
WATCH: Toronto mayor defends Ontario minister's vacation to Caribbean during lockdown
Toronto Mayor John Tory came to the defense of Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips, who was found to be vacationing in the Caribbean while the rest of the province remained in lockdown.
Ontario Finance Minister busted taking personal December trip outside country during lockdown
Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips released a statement after it was discovered that he travelled outside of the country only weeks before the province went into lockdown.
Ontario church member charged after over 100 worshippers gather for second day in a row
Police say that over 100 people gathered at the Old Colony Mennonite Church in Wheatley, Ontario near Leamington on Sunday.
Ontario pastor charged $100,000 and may face jail time for holding worship service
The Harvest Bible Church in Windsor, Ont. released a statement on Thursday claiming that the church's lead pastor has been fined up to $100,000 and could face a year in prison for holding church services.
BREAKING: Trudeau praises Biden, pledges to fight climate change
"I think it is great news that President-elect Biden is focused on fighting climate change... We will work closely with the American government," said Trudeau.
Police hand out $400,000 in COVID-19 fines in Montreal on Sunday
Over $400,000 in COVID infraction tickets were handed out to anti-mask protestors in Montreal on Sunday.
BREAKING: Ford announces province-wide lockdown across Ontario starting Boxing Day
Ford called the lockdown a "temporary, but one-time measure in response to the exceptional circumstances" facing the province.
Trudeau environment minister wants to BAN gas-powered vehicles with help from Biden administration
“I think we can collectively come up with mechanisms that will help both countries make progress on climate change," Wilkinson said.
BREAKING: Doug Ford announces Toronto-area lockdowns will continue, announcement coming Monday
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday that the areas that regions of the Toronto-area currently in lockdown will continue to be in lockdown. Lockdowns were set to expire on Monday, Dec. 21.
Blackhawks CEO commits to keeping team name amid social pressure
The Chicago Blackhawks have committed to holding on to their name and imagery, said team CEO Danny Wirtz on Thursday.
WATCH: Texas governor: 'It is time to put shutdowns behind us'
"We will not have any more shutdowns in Texas... People's lives have been crushed."