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.
He's seven-foot-six and possibly still growing. Montreal's Olivier Rioux has been towering over his peers since he was five years old. TSN's Rick Westhead talks to Rioux about what it's like to live head-and-shoulders above the crowd. You can see more about this episode here
Post-tropical storm Fiona showed how quickly Canadians can be displaced by climate change. Will more people have to consider moving in the years to come? You can see more about this episode here
More than two years after downtown Beirut was levelled by an explosion, a Lebanese-Canadian family of a 3-year-old girl killed in the blast is still searching for answers. You can see more about this episode here
Convicted murderer Daniel Jolivet, in prison for the past 30 years, has maintained his innocence since the day he was arrested. W5 reviews the evidence he painstakingly assembled while behind bars. You can see more about this episode here
CTV's W5 goes deep into the narco heartland to interview a commander with one of Mexico's most brutal cartels about their incursions into the country's avocado industry. You can see more about this episode here
With Prince Andrew the latest in a string of British royal scandals, is the House of Windsor starting to crumble? W5 looks at the future of the monarchy. You can see more about this episode here
Gordie Sampson has written hit songs for some of the biggest names in country music, including Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan. CTV W5 speaks with the Grammy winner from small-town Nova Scotia about his creative process. You can see more about this episode here
CTV W5 investigates Canada's largest art heist, 50 years after thieves snatched masterpieces from the walls of Montreal's Museum of Fine Arts. You can see more about this episode here
Twenty-year-old Luke Joly-Durocher seemingly vanished without a trace in 2011 after a night out with friends in North Bay, Ont. CTV W5 investigates the cold case more than a decade later. You can see more about this episode here
CTV's W5 has been shown never-before-seen surveillance footage of Punta Cana International Airport from the night before a Canadian airline crew was detained after discovering duffel bags stuffed with 210 kilograms of cocaine in their plane's avionics bay. You can see more about this episode here
CTV W5 examines the toxic culture of Canadian gymnastics, and speaks with former gymnasts who are part of a growing number of voices denouncing the treatment of gymnasts by coaches, trainers and administrators. You can see more about this episode here
The World Cup in Qatar has sparked soccer – and non-soccer – conversations around the world. CTV’s W5 investigates the scrutiny that Qatar has fallen under for the treatment of migrant workers brought in to build stadiums for the tournament, and looks into how soccer is evolving in Canada. You can see more about this episode here
In the summer of 2022, advocacy group Animal Justice secretly documented conditions at so-called "roadside zoos" across Ontario. CTV W5 investigates into what happens at facilities with little oversight and regulation. You can see more about this episode here
Sandie Rinaldo tells the story of the largest Black military unit in Canadian history, whose members had to fight to serve for Canada in the First World War as they faced rampant racism at home. You can see more about this episode here
High school basketball coach Sheldon Guy lost his vision – days later, he returned to coaching. CTV W5 reveals his emotional journey and the inspirational message he has for the players on his team. You can see more about this episode here
CTV W5 investigates claims by parents who say seclusion and restraints are being used in schools on their children with disabilities, without their permission or knowledge. You can see more about this episode here
W5 investigates the story behind a man falsely accused of his mother’s death in the tight-knit community of St. John’s, Newfoundland. Avery Haines discloses missed clues, mistakes, and the identity of the real killer. You can see more about this episode here
Some experts warn Canada is about to become the most liberal country in the world in allowing medical assistance in dying (MAiD) for people with mental disorders. You can see more about this episode here
Authorities have spent $1.5 trillion over 50 years to prevent the spread of invasive species throughout the world. But is humanity fighting a losing battle in a war that it started? You can see more about this episode here
W5 investigates how a shortage of volunteer firefighters across Canada has put Canadian fire crews and the communities they serve at risk. You can see more about this episode here
W5 investigates a growing campaign to end the over-use of non-disclosure agreements, especially involving allegations of sexual harassment and assault. You can see more about this episode here
W5 investigates Canadian doctors performing the irreversible procedure of forced sterilizations on Indigenous women. You can see more about this episode here
W5 has the story of a young Ukrainian boy who became an amputee after he was caught in an explosion cause by an undetonated grenade and the Canadian doctors who helped him walk again. You can see more about this episode here
Former Deputy Leader of the Conservatives Lisa Raitt shares the pain behind her husband's devastating diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's and the story of their enduring love, in a candid and revealing interview with CTV W5. You can see more about this episode here
CTV W5 investigates the growing demand for medically-assisted death, and reveals stories of those determined to die with dignity. You can see more about this episode here
W5 takes an in-depth look into who Russia's oligarchs are, and whether sanctioning them would stop President Vladimir Putin's invasion in Ukraine. You can see more about this episode here
Experts say dangerous warning signs are missed in parents who could harm or kill their child. Up to 40 kids are killed this way each year in Canada. CTV W5 looks into why this is happening, and if there are ways to prevent it. You can see more about this episode here
For a year, Dr. Brooks Fallis ran the Critical Care unit at a Brampton Hospital. He openly criticized Premier Ford’s COVID-19 response and was warned by his bosses there could be consequences. You can see more about this episode here
W5 investigates Russia's crackdown on dissent as social media influencers risk jail time to pull back the curtain on the warn in Ukraine. You can see more about this episode here
In an exclusive interview with W5, the wife of Jaskirat Sidhu says she is 'devastated' that he has lost his bid to stay in Canada. You can see more about this episode here
