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.
Maxime Bernier softens stance on climate activist Greta Thunberg
People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier has slightly changed his tone on polarizing climate figurehead Greta Thunberg, recently traversed the Atlantic Ocean on a boat in order to reduce emissions on her travel to New York City.
Vegan and LGBTQ activists to protest Toronto Chick-fil-A grand opening
Chick-fil-A is coming to Toronto, and not without experiencing its fair share of controversy. Protesters have planned to rally against the popular chicken restaurant, which is opening a location in downtown Toronto on Friday.
Immigration Minister's Office denies report 100,000 Palestinians coming to Canada
The Press Secretary of Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has stated that a report by the Lebanon-based newspaper Al Akhbar is false, following an article by the Jerusalem Times.
Ontario teacher union to hold strike vote as students begin school
A strike may be on the horizon for 55,000 education workers in Ontario after the CUPE Ontario School Board Council of Unions requested a strike for its members, just as students head back to class.
Montreal Gay Village balls up for sale
It’s estimated that over $170,000 pink balls hang above the city streets.
Justin Bieber finds meaning in God and family rather than fame and fortune
As Dr. Jordan Peterson perfectly puts it, “There is no better pathway to self-realization and the ennoblement of being, than to aim for the highest good you can conceive of and to commit yourself to it.”
Alex Trebek successfully finishes chemotherapy, is “back in action” for next Jeopardy season
“I’ve got a lot of love out there headed in my direction and a lot of prayers, and I will never ever minimize the value of that.”
“Cougar sighting” near B.C. elementary school was actually a fat house cat
A woman from the South Surrey neighbourhood emailed Peace Arch News on Tuesday to report the sighting, of what she described as a large cat that was “maybe 150 lbs” walking down the road in front of Semiahmoo Trail Elementary School.
Former PM Kim Campbell apologizes after tweet wishing hurricane hits Trump resort
This isn’t the first time Campbell has gone after Trump. She once tweeted that Trump is a “motherf**ker!”
Trudeau government commits $250 million to Quebec refugees and asylum seekers
The announcement was made on Thursday via press release, only months after Quebec Premier Francois Legault said Ottawa owed Quebec $300 million in compensation due to the costs that come with asylum seekers.
Video: Six people, including two minors, face charges after two Montreal police assaulted
Six people are facing charges following an alleged attack on two off-duty Montreal police officers.
B.C. man who fed Timbits to bear fined $2,000
A British Columbia man who posted photos of himself feeding Timbits to wild bears on social media has been given a $2,000 and has been ordered to keep at least 50 meters away from bears for six months.
Green Party stupidly proposes to pause trade with Brazil amidst Amazon fire
Halting trade with Brazil because they are not meeting an arbitrary environmental standard is quite the bold move, considering that Canada is not nearly on pace to meet the arbitrary Paris Climate Targets.
Canadian Armed Forces soldier with alleged neo-Nazi ties relieved of duties, weapons seized
According to a spokesperson with the Department of National Defence, Master Cpl. Patrik Mathews was relieved as apart of necessary action due to the severity of the allegations.
Farmers’ Almanac predicts a brutal winter in Canada
Get ready for the winter, Canada! As you may know, Canadian winters are cold. But some are colder than others. Well, the Farmers’ Almanac is here to tell you, this one is going to be a real doozy.