The most-watched documentary program in Canada is now available as a podcast! W5 has an on ongoing commitment to covering tough, relevant stories with fair and responsible investigative reporting. The program is the winner of several awards including the prestigious Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism. Subscribe to the W5 Podcast to listen to our latest investigations and to hear in-depth stories from our more than 50 year history.
Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand may not have been household names throughout Canada, but their achievements and projects received worldwide attention and recognition. In December of 2023, however, they were found brutally murdered on the Caribbean island of Dominica. You can see more about this episode here...
W5 goes deep into one of the most dangerous migrant routes to expose how the Gulf Clan cartel is profiting from desperate migrants. You can see more about this episode here
W5 visited Richmound, Sask., to learn more about the self-described 'Queen of Canada,' who controversially moved to the rural village with her followers last year. You can see more about this episode here
For years, a copper smelter at Rouyn Noranda, Que., 600 kilometres northwest of Montreal has been spewing a cocktail of heavy metals into the air. W5 discovers that some of the town's residents are no longer willing to pay the financial benefits from heavy industry. You can see more about this episode here
W5 investigates how companies allegedly use high-pressure door-to-door sales tactics to convince vulnerable homeowners to rent appliances they don't need while effectively putting liens on their homes without their knowledge. You can see more about this episode here
W5 investigates how the Panamanian government's 20-year mining concession with a Canadian mining company triggered weeks of protests and civil unrest, stoked fears of environmental devastation and prompted the country's Supreme Court to intervene. You can see more about this episode here
W5 investigates Canadian companies that rack up hundreds of complaints with consumer watchdogs like the Better Business Bureau and why companies that are identified as repeat offenders are allowed to continue operating. You can see more about this episode here
Investigating the web of Canada's so-called 'crypto king'. CTV W5 speaks to trusting investors who believe they lost millions to a jet-setting 25-year old and his associates. You can see more about this episode here
For decades, Celine Dion captured the hearts of Canadians with her powerful voice. But the singer has been out of the spotlight since announcing she was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms. You can see more about this episode here
Sandie Rinaldo has interviewed hundreds of key newsmakers - from politicians to celebrities and beyond. W5 takes a look back at her most memorable interviews from the last 50 years.
If you were sent to a brutal prison in a foreign country, what would you do to not lose hope? Rick Westhead tells the incredible story of Sam Goodwin's wrongful imprisonment in a notorious Syrian detention centre, and how thoughts of his favourite NHL hockey team kept him going.
Canadian boxing great George Chuvalo went blow-for-blow with legends, but it came at a cost. W5's Sandie Rinaldo speaks with Chuvalo's children about the damage that 93 fights did to their father's cognitive health. You can see more about this episode here
The Tenniswood family moved to Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley to purchase a home, renovate it, and put it back on the market to capitalize on the real estate boom of 2022. They had no idea that their restoration efforts would come back to haunt them. You can see more about this episode here
A dramatic explosion rocked Kenora, Ont., on May 10, 1973 after an armed bandit attempted to rob the CIBC. The blast is seared into the memories of the hundreds of people who crowded the streets to watch as the catastrophe unfolded that day. You can see more about this episode here
Race car driver Austin Riley has been drawing crowds to the race track for years. But his claim to fame isn't just being fast on the speedway, he is breaking barriers on the track for those with disabilities. Austin has autism. Simple tasks like tying his shoes are extremely complicated for Austin, but when you put him in a race car - a complex, delicate piece of machinery - he will blow your mind. You can see more about this episode here...
Hate crimes are surging across Canada, but police and the country's criminal code haven't been able to keep up with the rising tide of hate-motivated attacks. W5 investigates how hate crimes are dealt with across Canada after they are reported to authorities.
For decades, Toronto's Beverley School has been catering to young children with exceptionalities. All of the students from kindergarten to Grade 8 have developmental disabilities and many have both physical limitations and complicated medical conditions. Canadian music stars have been raising money for the school with an annual fundraising concert called Dream Serenade. You can see more about this episode here...
As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, the world has been confronted with images of brutality, death and destruction. But the war has also produced incredible stories of bravery and selfless sacrifice. W5 investigates how some have chosen to put their safety on the line in order to save the lives of others. You can see more about this episode here...
In 1975, 16-year-old Sharron Prior was kidnapped in Montreal after leaving home to meet her friends at a local pizzeria. Three days later, she was found dead in a wooded area just outside Montreal. Sharron's mom, her sisters, and police investigators hunter her killer for decades. You can see more about this episode here
For more than 40 years, the man who killed a young Canadian mother in California roamed free. In 1981, Sonia Herok-Stone was murdered in her home. But she fought for her life, and in a dramatic twist, that fight has now sealed the fate of the man who took her life all those years ago. You can see more about this episode here
A blockbuster development in the case of a Canadian grandmother facing the rest of her life behind bars in Hong Kong after smuggling cocaine in the buttons of her clothing. You can see more about this episode here
Film critic Richard Crouse visits a farm in Uxbridge, Ont., where world-renowned Foley artist Andy Malcolm and his team at Footsteps Studios have created sound effects for hundreds of movies and TV series. You can see more about this episode here
CTV W5 investigates claims that Canadian post-secondary institutions, like Cape Breton University, are cashing in on the over-enrolment of international students. You can see more about this episode here
CTV W5 speaks with members of the comedy industry, including Russell Peters, for a wide-ranging look at how political correctness and 'cancel culture' has changed the world of stand-up comedy. You can see more about this episode here
W5 investigates aging asbestos pipes across Canada and the potential health hazards if it ends up in your tap water. You can see more about this episode here
CTV W5 investigates the tragic and mysterious death of Ben Teague, whose life was tragically cut short at his hockey team's retreat. You can see more about this episode here
CTV W5 tracks down a suspected drug trafficker as an airline crew demands answers following their nightmarish detention in the Dominican Republic. You can see more about this episode here
In 2013, Catherine Wreford Ledlow was told she had two to six years to live. She speaks to CTV W5 about winning 'The Amazing Race Canada,' nine years after her brain cancer diagnosis. You can see more about this episode here
An intricate web of deception. CTV W5 investigates one family's desperation following a sinister romance scam that landed a grandmother from Barrie, Ont., in a Hong Kong prison. You can see more about this episode here
A growing number of men are undergoing a radical surgery to become taller. W5 goes inside the lucrative world of limb-lengthening surgery. You can see more about this episode here
