Face Off: Canadian soldiers train on NATO's first line of defence in the Baltics
W5 reports from Latvia, where Canadian soldiers train for the possibility that the war in Ukraine spreads beyond its borders.
Mar 13, 2022•9 min•Season 56Ep. 23
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Episodes
War in Ukraine: Seeking Justice - Investigating potential war crimes in Ukraine
A Canadian war crimes investigator explains how difficult it is to bring charges at the International Court of Justice in the Hague. You can see more about this episode here
Mar 13, 2022•11 min•Season 56Ep. 23
War in Ukraine: The Propaganda War - Searching for truth in the fog of war
The war in Ukraine is constantly coming to life online as Canadians are bombarded by pictures and videos, making it difficult to determine what’s real and what’s not. W5 reveals some of the Russian tactics used to spread false information in this war. You can see more about this episode here
Mar 13, 2022•13 min•Season 56Ep. 23
War in Ukraine: The International Legion - Canadians prepare to fight
Canadians are answering the call to defend Ukraine against the Russian invasion after a plea by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. You can see more about this episode here
Mar 06, 2022•13 min•Season 56Ep. 22
War in Ukraine: Seeking Refuge - Refugees desperately flee to safety
The flight of refugees from Ukraine is on track to be the largest displacement of Europeans since the Second World War. So many are fleeing that as soon as the United Nations releases a number, it's already outdated. You can see more about this episode here
Mar 06, 2022•9 min•Season 56Ep. 22
War in Ukraine: Inside Kyiv - A Canadian woman stays behind to help
CTV W5 tells the story of a Canadian woman and her mission to bring aid to the people of Kyiv -- and spread the word of Ukrainian resistance to Russia's invasion. You can see more about this episode here
Mar 06, 2022•9 min•Season 56Ep. 22
War in Ukraine: Frontlines - Russia's assault on Kharkiv
From Kharkiv to Dnipro, Canadian journalist Fin dePencier captured daily experiences on the frontline of the war in Ukraine. He agreed to share his experiences with W5 in a modern-day video diary, chronicling the Russian invasion from the front lines. You can see more about this episode here
Mar 06, 2022•14 min•Season 56Ep. 22
Open Wide: A dentist is accused of traumatizing generations of children
W5 investigates disturbing allegations against a pediatric dentist in Nova Scotia whose treatment of children over five decades is now an alleged crime. You can see more about this episode here
Feb 27, 2022•23 min•Season 56Ep. 21
Ready to Rumble: The Canadian-made social media darling of the political right
W5's Kevin Newman investigates why Rumble, a social media platform started by a Canadian, is attracting the attention of many Republican elites in America, including Donald Trump. You can see more about this episode here
Feb 20, 2022•23 min•Season 56Ep. 20
Dubious Diagnosis: Families falsely accused of child abuse after a wrong diagnosis
Families across the country tell W5 they were falsely accused of child abuse after bringing their sick or injured child to the hospital. Some parents are calling for mandatory medical second opinions when it comes to cases flagged in hospitals. You can see more about this episode here
Feb 13, 2022•22 min•Season 56Ep. 19
Dogs in Distress: Uncovering the shocking treatment of sled dogs in Canada
An iconic winter tourist draw is being scrutinized by experts and activists. Once essential to the survival of indigenous communities, dog sledding is embraced today for sport and tourism. W5 investigates what sometimes goes on behind the scenes when dogs aren't pulling paid customers. You can see more about this episode here
Feb 06, 2022•29 min•Season 56Ep. 18
Unprotected: Why is it so risky to be a whistleblower in Canada?
W5 investigates why Canada ranks among the worst in the world when it comes to protecting whistleblowers, according to a recent report. You can see more about this episode here
Jan 30, 2022•22 min•Season 56Ep. 17
Psychedelic Healing: Harnessing the power of party drugs to treat mood disorders
A W5 investigation into an unconventional treatment for severe depression and PTSD that involves the drug ketamine. You can see more about this episode here
Jan 23, 2022•22 min•Season 56Ep. 16
Puglaas: A rare glimpse into the private life of Jody Wilson-Raybould
Sandie Rinaldo is given a very rare look inside the private life of a very private public figure -- former federal justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould. You can see more about this episode here
Jan 16, 2022•22 min•Season 56Ep. 15
The Laundromat: Inquiry - Awaiting the findings of an inquiry into money laundering in B.C.
A W5 investigation helped convince B.C.'s government to launch a commission to investigate the scope of money laundering in the province's economy. You can see more about this episode here
Jan 09, 2022•23 min•Season 56Ep. 14
The Next Pandemic: Fears growing that another global pandemic is on the horizon
Experts warn the next pandemic could come sooner than you think, and that unless changes are made to industrial farming practices worldwide, it could spark a virus that's more deadly than COVID-19. You can see more about this episode here
Jan 02, 2022•22 min•Season 56Ep. 13
Hooked: What happens when video game addiction gets out of control?
As the pandemic keeps people indoors, children and youth are turning to video games at an alarming rate. Sometimes with grave consequences. W5 investigates how much is too much? You can see more about this episode here
Dec 19, 2021•23 min•Season 56Ep. 12
Smoked: Workers claim exposure to toxic fumes at Ontario pulp mill
In 2002, the owners of the mill in Dryden, Ont. started a project to reduce emissions, but workers on the construction project complain that they were exposed to toxic chemicals that damaged their health. CTV's W5 spoke with some of the workers about what they went through. You can see more about this episode here
Dec 12, 2021•22 min•Season 56Ep. 11
Escape from Kabul: A family's journey out of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
W5 explores the chaotic mission of Canadians in Kabul to evacuate Afghan citizens in the wake of the Taliban takeover. You can see more about this episode here
Dec 05, 2021•22 min•Season 56Ep. 10
Death Penalty: Should drug dealers be charged with murder for overdose deaths?
A W5 open source investigation compiles the first-ever research on a growing trend to treat overdose deaths as potential homicides. You can see more about this episode here
Nov 28, 2021•23 min•Season 56Ep. 9
Where's Dylan?: Shocking twists in the bizarre disappearance of a N.S. toddler
W5's one-hour special investigation into the disappearance of a 3-year-old boy in Truro, Nova Scotia in May of 2020 raises critical questions about the police and search and rescue mission. You can see more about this episode here
Nov 21, 2021•44 min•Season 56Ep. 8
Dawn: The Running Bear - A mother vanishes from a psychiatric hospital in Ontario
Dawn Carisse went missing from the North Bay Psychiatric Hospital more than two decades ago. She vanished without a trace. Now a private investigator turned podcaster is finding new clues for her family. You can see more about this episode here
Nov 14, 2021•22 min•Season 56Ep. 7
Military Secrets: Soldiers speak out about sexual misconduct in the Canadian military
W5 investigates sexual misconduct in the military, and interviews Canadian soldiers who claim they were sexually abused while serving their country. You can see more about this episode here
Nov 07, 2021•22 min•Season 56Ep. 6
Diagnosis: A mysterious neurological syndrome grips New Brunswick
W5 investigates a potentially unknown neurological syndrome that has affected dozens of people in New Brunswick and has residents concerned. You can see more about this episode here
Oct 31, 2021•22 min•Season 56Ep. 5
The Transition: A closer look at gender treatment for children and youth
CTV's W5 investigates the increase in youth seeking gender treatments and procedures, and whether there are enough safeguards in place for those wishing to transition. You can see more about this episode here
Oct 24, 2021•23 min•Season 56Ep. 4
The Craving: Is it possible to be physically addicted to food?
W5 investigates a theory that's not widely accepted in scientific circles, but is gaining ground: that North America's obesity problem is being fuelled by a physical addiction to highly processed foods. You can see more about this episode here
Oct 17, 2021•22 min•Season 56Ep. 3
The Problem with Pills: The potentially dangerous side-effects of prescription drugs
An Ontario man shares his horrifying story of murder as W5 investigates the widespread under-reporting of serious side-effects from prescription drugs. You can see more about this episode here
Oct 10, 2021•22 min•Season 56Ep. 2
The Humboldt Driver: A truck driver's remorse over a tragic collision
W5 launches its 56th season with an exclusive interview with Jaskirat Sidhu and his wife Tanvir Mann as they reveal their deep grief over the Humboldt tragedy and their hopes that they will be allowed to stay in Canada. You can see more about this episode here
Oct 03, 2021•23 min•Season 56Ep. 1
Pornhub: Shocking allegations against the world's largest porn website
A Canadian woman speaks out about her nightmarish ordeal to remove all traces of her videotaped sexual assault from the largest porn website in the world. You can see more about this episode here
Apr 04, 2021•22 min•Season 55Ep. 27
A Town Divided: A religious sect preaches disruption in small-town Ontario
W5 investigates a controversial Christian sect that has divided the small town of Aylmer, Ont. The Church of God Restoration and its fervent pastor have made headlines for their "anti-lockdown" rhetoric, causing turmoil in the once-sleepy town. You can see more about this episode here
Mar 28, 2021•22 min•Season 55Ep. 26
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