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.
Ukranian plane was shot down by Iranian anti-aircraft missile
U.S. Pentagon officials confirmed that the Ukrainian flight crash that took the lives of 176 people was in fact struck by an anti-aircraft missile system.
Australian arsonist receives death threats
An Australian man accused with setting fires during the province of Victoria’s bushfire season has been subjected to a monsoon of death threats.
NYT columnist Paul Krugman claims child porn on his computer ‘could be’ Qanon
American economist and New York Times opinion writer Paul Krugman claims his IP address has been used to download child pornography.
Academy announces the Oscars will have no host again this year
The Academy Awards have announced that the 92nd annual Oscars will have its usual mix of stars, performances, and surprises, but no host.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle stepping away from Royal Family
Prince Harry and Meghan have announced that the two will be stepping back as “senior” members of the Royal Family, and will work to become “independent.”
U of A professors, at least 30 Albertans among those dead in Iran plane crash
Over two dozen Edmontonians are believed to be among the 63 Canadians who died after the crash of a Ukrainian passenger flight that crashed in Iran.
Trump calls for peace with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for peace with Iran in an address to the nation following the Iranian bombing of two U.S. military bases.
Climate activists shut down traffic in Toronto
Twenty-nine climate activist youths occupied the offices of several figures of the Coastal Gaslink pipeline in Toronto today.
Canadian media fawns over Trudeau’s new beard
Justin Trudeau’s new beard is making Canadian media have another case of Trudeau Mania.
The New York Times is tougher on beloved coach than it is on terrorists
The New York Times have received negative backlash on Twitter following the disparaging obituary of beloved sports coach Sam Wyche.
‘I’m not allowing this’: Yaniv vows to stop Ricky Gervais’ Vancouver show
Ricky Gervais announced that he would be doing a comedy tour, with stops in Toronto and Vancouver. Jessica Yaniv doesn’t want Ricky in her backyard.
Canadian auto sales drop for first time in over ten years
Sales of passenger vehicles and light trucks saw a decrease of 3.6 percent in 2019 compared it 2018, according to figures by Des Rosiers Automotive Reports.
Toronto dog ‘in good health’ after being found in suitcase by joggers
The dog discovered zipped inside a suitcase by a group of Etobicoke joggers this weekend is expected to make a full recovery.
Over 60 Iranian-Americans detained at Canadian border
Over 60 Iranians and Iranian-Americans were detained attempting to re-enter the United States after visiting Canada for a concert in Vancouver.
More Alberta firefighters sent to fight Australian wildfires
Another group of Alberta firefighters will be making their way to Australia in an effort to aid the country with their roaring wildfires.