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 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

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 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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