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.
PARLIAMENT CHILL: Coldest first week of June since 1964
If it feels like Canada has had a long spring, you’re not wrong. Cool weathers continue throughout the first week of June, with warm weather still right around the corner.
Calgary man dies saving 10-year-old girl from drowning
Jonathan Paul Stein-Palmiere was on a trip to Invermere, B.C. with his girlfriend and her family, when Peyton Jordan, only 10 years old, shouted for help from the lake.
John Tory to raise LGBTQ flags over city hall to mark start of Toronto Pride
This won’t be the first time that Mayor Tory raises two LGBTQ flags, as a similar gesture was made just a few weeks ago, when Mayor Tory again raised the rainbow and transgender flags during the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
Doug Ford declares he won’t participate in Pride parade unless Toronto Police included
Each year, the downtown area of Toronto is flooded with participants in what is one of North America’s longest-running LGBTQ celebrations. More than 150 groups and organizations are set to participate in the June 23 parade.
Skull fragments believed to be of man missing for 23 years found in Sudbury
After further DNA testing, the skull fragments were found to be those of Alexander Sretenovic, who was seen on August 14, 1996. He was 29 years old at the time of his disappearance.
Invasive plant that causes 3rd-degree burns blooms across Canada
Giant hogweed is an invasive species native to Eurasia, and was introduced to Britain as a decorative plant sometime in the 19th century. Since then, it has spread to other areas across Western Europe, the United States, and parts of Canada.
Trudeau willing to work with mayors if provincial premiers won’t
Members of the Canadian Federation of Municipalities were given a speech today from Justin Trudeau, in which he specifically cited Doug Ford, accusing his Ontario Conservative government of blocking federal funding for local projects.
NOT AGAIN: Newfoundland expected to be hit with 10 cm of snow
Winters in Canada are long, we all know that.
Over 10,000 Albertans have been evacuated from their homes so far
“The weather is not co-operating for the long-distance forecast for the next two weeks. It’s more of the same. Albertans need to prepare themselves for this situation for the foreseeable future.”
NDP to unveil $15-billion climate plan
The so-called “Power to Change: A new deal for climate action and good jobs” proposes to spend over $6.5 billion on public transit.
Trudeau Liberals spent $3.4 million promoting their carbon tax plan
The Trudeau Liberals have spent an estimated $3.4 million to put the carbon tax on a pedestal, ensuring Canadians know about the carbon tax rebate they could claim on their taxes. That figure is over three times the initial amount reported by CTV.
Everything about the wildfires that are forcing Albertans out of their homes
The 2019 Alberta wildfires have taken a serious toll on the northern part of our nation’s fourth largest province.
Ontario Police ask for public's help locating transport truck involved in fatal hit-and-run on 401
Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says the truck was headed Eastbound on the 401 in the express lane when it struck a 67-year-old man who may have been outside of his vehicle.
The majority of the U.S. wants the Raptors to beat the Warriors
The NBA, more than any other league, is used to having regular customers in their NBA finals. In the previous five finals, the NBA Finals have featured only four teams out of 30 in the league (Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, the Miami Heat.)
Alex Trebek fights back—cancer in "near remission"
Trebek’s diagnosis came with a 9 percent survival rate. But Trebek planned all along to beat the diagnosis.