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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.

News, International News

BREAKING: Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions

Francis had previously endorsed civil unions for gay couples while serving as archbishop of Buenos Aires.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/21/2020 12:00 AM

News Analysis

Trudeau government overpaid $100 MILLION for ventilators, gifted contract to former Liberal MP

The Trudeau government spent as much as $100,000,000 more than needed, as prices for Baylis' unapproved ventilators tower those of approved competitor Medtronic

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/21/2020 12:00 AM

News Analysis

'Struggling bar owner' in Biden ad is actually a big tech investor who inherited millions

The Blind Pig Bar, owned by Joe Malcoun, said that his bar was seeing no clients due to Trump's handling of the pandemic.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/20/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

BREAKING: Trudeau announces investment in fight against 'online hate speech'

"This is an important project, and I know it will help keep our communities safe," the prime minister said.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/20/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

BREAKING: Ford government extends COVID-19 lockdown orders to 'protect the public'

The Ford government confirmed the extensions on Tuesday morning, saying that all orders under the Reopening Ontario Act will be extended, besides ones that deal with hydro prices and electronic personal health.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/20/2020 12:00 AM

News Analysis

BREAKING: Trudeau Liberals flirt with triggering election as tories announce 'anti-corruption committee' plans

O'Toole said the committee's work would be supported by the disclosure of still-unprovided documents from the Liberal Party.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/20/2020 12:00 AM

News Analysis

WATCH: Ben Shapiro explains why he will vote for Trump in 2020 after not voting in 2016

Shapiro highlighted Trump's conservative record, including cuts to regulation, reduction in man-hours dedicated to dealing with regulation ...

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/19/2020 12:00 AM

News Analysis

CERB cheques were used by street gangs to buy illegal handguns from the US

"Dozens" of gang members used their cheques to buy illegal weapons from the United States, a source said.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/19/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

Ontario health officials say no trick or treating in 'areas of high transmission' this year

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams believes the act of going door-to-door is now too high-risk in the listed areas.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/19/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

BREAKING: Conservative MPs call for end of 'PMO-directed filibuster' holding up WE Charity investigation

"It's time for Liberal MPs to end the PMO-directed filibuster, to vote on the motions, to let the truth come to light, and to release the documents," said Barrett.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/19/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

O'Toole calls Chinese ambassador's comments a 'thinly veiled threat'

In a statement, O'Toole called the Chinese Ambassador's comments a "barely veiled threat to the 300,000 Canadians in Hong Kong."

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/19/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

Winnipeg Police Service searching for man wanted for luring children and sexual touching

Winnipeg Police Service are asking for the public's help in locating a 24-year-old Edmonton man who is wanted for sexual assault and child luring in Winnipeg.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/16/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

ROASTED: Pierre Poilievre says Trudeau has 'broken the record' for longest period without economic plan

“Canada has produced economic plans and budgets through World Wars and the Great Depression," wrote Poilievre.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/16/2020 12:00 AM

News Analysis

FAILURE: 'Termination benefits' for Trudeau Liberal Infrastructure Bank total MILLIONS

MPs say the termination benefits should "raise eyebrows," as the Bank has paid more in termination benefits than it did in salaries.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/16/2020 12:00 AM

American News

WATCH: Biden says children as young as eight should be able to change their gender

"The idea that an eight year old child, or a ten year old child decides—'you know i decided, I want to be transgender. That's what I'd think I'd like to be, it'd make my life a lot easier'—there should be zero discrimination," said Biden.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 10/16/2020 12:00 AM

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