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.
NASA: meteors approaching Earth could be major threat
We have the technology and wherewithal to set up a planetary defence system to prevent a catastrophic or apocalyptic meteor hit. We should act now before it’s too late.
Major fire in downtown Victoria, B.C.
According to multiple reports, a hotel in downtown Victoria, B.C. has caught fire this morning. Firefighters have contained the flames, but smoke can still be seen from all around the city.
Toronto woman hoarded over 300 cats in her apartment
How many cats is too many cats?
Review: With Undercard, David Albertyn masters the sweet science of storytelling
Undercard isn’t just a boxing novel; it’s a thriller, with twists and turns that will leave you breathless.
Over 500,000 Canadians go to work stoned every day
A new national report based on cannabis surveys has come back with some surprising finds. According to the data collected by StatCan, at least half a million Canadians go into work high on cannabis every day … Dude.
This video of Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and his beaver door knocker is breaking the internet
Justin Trudeau has made his share of mistakes in the last couple of months, but we can safely say that giving Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a beaver-shaped door knocker was not one of them.
China pulls Quebec pork producers as trade war continues
China is looking to give two Quebec-based pork producer the axe, as trade tensions continue to climb.
Is Andrew Scheer the antidote to Trudeau’s poisonous personality?
Perhaps it’s time to return to our roots, and make politics in Canada boring again. And what better candidate can accomplish this than CPC leader Andrew Scheer.
An ode to B-Tier cities across Canada
Harsh winters, foreclosed housing, and Burton Cummings. An ode to the city at the heart of the continent.
Tim Hortons CEO blames the cold for drop in sales
Ah yes, the Canadian cold. Why didn’t we figure it out sooner? People aren’t opting for comptetitors like McDonald’s or Starbucks, but are actually just staying home all together! Not drinking coffee, because of the cold.
Rain, snow, and frost advisories for Quebec and Ontario
Most of the weather reports are being announced as rainfall advisories. With many areas still dealing with flooding, heavy rainfall could be a major hit to the areas still scrambling to recover from the first few waves of harsh weather.
New Simpsons episode mocks Justin Trudeau
In a brand new episode entitled “D’oh Canada,” The Simpsons took aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Newfoundlanders outraged by “stupid newfies” joke in Simpsons episode
The Simpsons tested Canada’s ability to take a joke last night. Specifically, Newfoundland’s.
Video of Andrew Scheer sandbagging goes viral
A new video from CTV’s Christina Succi’s shows Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer in Constance Bay, Ontario, aiding in the effort to fill as many sandbags as possible in hopes to decrease the damage caused by rising water levels in the area.
VIDEO: Justin Trudeau confuses Japan with China
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed his Japanese counterpart to Parliament Hill this morning. The two leaders met up in Ottawa to discuss trade, the upcoming G20 meeting in Japan, among other topics.