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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.

Canadian News, News

OPP release sketch of suspect impersonating police officer

The OPP have given some tips to the public to help those in the public who may encounter an impersonator.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/11/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

Trudeau says businesses who do not fight climate change will not get new support money

Trudeau said that oil and gas companies will be expected to put forward a frame that shows their commitments to reducing emissions and fighting climate change to be eligible for the LEEFF.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/11/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

Nova Scotia RCMP: Shooter used semi-automatic handguns, rifles, only one traces back to Canada

"The remaining guns that were recovered are believed to have been obtained from the United States," the RCMP have confirmed.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/11/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

Trudeau government allows foreign worker permits while nearly 2.5 million Canadians are unemployed

The number of foreign workers hired in Canada since the WHO declaration of a worldwide pandemic on March 11 is not known.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/11/2020 12:00 AM

News, Culture

Norm Macdonald asks Dr. Jordan Peterson to appear on his podcast

Peterson, who appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience at a somewhat regular basis, has not appeared on the show since November of 2018.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/11/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

WATCH: Premier Ford accidentally referred to as 'prime minister,' says 'not yet'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford was accidentally referred to as "prime minister" at Saturday's press conference, which led to Ford quickly responding by saying, "not yet."

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/10/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

BREAKING: Trudeau extends emergency wage subsidy, thanks Taiwan for gift of masks

Trudeau said that over 7 million Canadians were on CERB, and that employers had applied for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy for nearly 2 million employees.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/08/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

WATCH: Liberal minister WILL NOT acknowledge Taiwan's gift to Canada, can't even say country's name

Minister Champagne tweeted out a personal "thank you" to China on March 28, but has not yet thanked Taiwan, the democratic island nation off the coast of the hostile authoritarian regime.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/07/2020 12:00 AM

News, American News

American mayor becomes tool in Chinese coronavirus propaganda

This spin of an American mayor's report of a really bad cold in November is the latest weapon in an arsenal of accusations from Chinese state media.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/07/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

BREAKING: Ford says visit cottages if needed, but don't party

Ford said that he spoke to mayors of small towns in cottage country to get a better picture of what Ontarians should do this long weekend.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/07/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

BREAKING: Trudeau has 'greater, greener goals' for Alberta's oil economy, says province must 'innovate'

"We need their capacity to innovate, and figure out how we're going to move forward towards our greater, greener goals. We can't do it without them."

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/07/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

Liberal MP and chair of health committee signs petition claiming 5G radiation causes childhood cancer

The US government has previously said there is “no evidence to suggest that 5G has anything to do with COVID-19," or that 5G poses health risks, in general.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/07/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

101-year-old BC World War II veteran sets out to raise $101,000 for coronavirus charity by walking 101 laps

Hillman, who was born in Wales in 1919, says his motivation will be his wife of 79 years, Irene Hillman. He has already raised an impressive $36,846.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/07/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

William Shatner BLASTS Alberta police who arrested Stormtrooper

The woman was arrested on May the Fourth (be with you) after citizens complained that someone dressed as a Stormtrooper had a firearm.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/06/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, News

Ford announces economic reopening—starting May 8

Ford announced that as of Friday May 8, garden centres and nurseries will be allowed to reopen, heading into Mother's Day.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 05/06/2020 12:00 AM

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