W5 Podcast

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.

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

Pet custody cases are on the rise in Canada as judges decide who gets the dog or cat after a breakup. W5 investigates how the cases are handled by the Canadian legal system, and how the pets themselves get caught in the crossfire in the sometimes bitter court battles.   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

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