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THIS SEASON Pull down to view more stories Drug diversion provides 'fix' for addicted health care professionals Former detective turned reporter reflects on 'suitcase murder' Serena Ryder on her rise from child prodigy to rockstar, and her battle with crippling depression 'The biggest scam on Earth' defrauds Canadians looking for investments W5's intimate interview with Kiefer Sutherland about life, acting and music The Halifax Explosion: Canada's deadliest disaster left an enduring mark on the city W5 exclusive: Gordon Lightfoot still 'pouring it on' at age 79 Assaulted, charged and acquitted: Orlando Bowen offers forgiveness and inspiration for others Trump threat to cancel NAFTA threatens the heartland of American industry Thawing permafrost may release carbon and methane, contributing to further global warming How Alex Cuba made northern B.C. the Latin capital of Canada Search that spans decades finds parents and unknown siblings GSP Round 2: UFC legend on his journey from bullied schoolboy to mixed-martial arts champion Across the High Arctic: Looking to the future and honouring the past The battle over farmed Atlantic salmon on the B.C. coast The Canadian boxer who is Floyd Mayweather's secret weapon An insider's view of extreme storm chasing An act of kindness during the Vegas massacre Startling number of pilots report routinely falling asleep in the skies As lawsuits mount, doctors insist surgical mesh is an important tool Smelling Afghanistan again: A wounded veteran returns
Past Seasons 2016/17 Archive Stories 2016/17 Archive Page 'It's coming': Lessons from Vancouver in Canada's opioid crisis Serena Ryder on her rise from child prodigy to rockstar, and her battle with crippling depression From Vimy Ridge to the NHL, Red Dutton's remarkable life Plight of thalidomide 'sample babies' who don't qualify for gov't compensation The dangerous sport of rooftopping Town divided over plan to store nuclear waste near Lake Huron Canadian teens take emotional pilgrimage to Nazi death camps Door-to-door furnace sales schemes that victimize Canadians Families sue nursing home giant for neglected care they claim loved ones suffered W5 returns to 'Trumpland' two months later, and finds it restless Hidden camera investigation finds most Calgary car dealerships breach consumer rules At age 18, Lance Stroll is the first Canadian to race in Formula 1 in 11 years Undercover investigation reveals what goes on inside Montreal animal research lab Investigation reveals decline in fighting is changing hockey Inside an illegal call centre scamming millions from Canadians How a former NHL star lost millions to a fraud involving an unscrupulous financial advisor Are pedophile hunters snaring the innocent? 'A Tribe Called Red': Juno nominations propel DJs into mainstream Terror plotters claim they were groomed by Mounties and were relieved bombs were fake After a year of care in Canada, triple amputee returns to Ukraine The dangerous sport of rooftopping Cross-border custody battles: W5 finds more parental child abductions going international Music producer Bob Ezrin opens up about drugs, depression & loss Who were the victims of alleged nursing home killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer? Deadly epidemic follows illicit trade in pain killer fentanyl Plight of thalidomide 'sample babies' who don't qualify for gov't compensation Catching up with Hani al Moulia, a young Syrian refugee who is thriving Toronto hopes to reverse bad-weather curse for 104th Grey Cup How a dog's sense of smell could soon be a legitimate diagnostic tool What are the secrets of people who live to 100? Labs are starting to find out The rising value and volatility of our fresh water A reunion with conjoined twins, successfully separated a decade ago What will America be after Nov. 8? Canadians brace for U.S. election impact Ebola-ravaged Liberia today: what's possible when people unite and politics is swept aside Investigation uncovers how turkeys are treated in slaughterhouses Exclusive: Billionaire Charles Bronfman on his fortune, philanthropy, and some of his regrets Door-to-door furnace sales schemes that victimize Canadians Alarming hoaxes by hackers who send tactical teams to fake crises 2015/16 Archive Stories 2015/16 Archive Page An exclusive look at Canada's Special Forces and the war against ISIS Canadian woman's quest to adopt son, help people of Kenya, sets precedent Gordie's Comeback: Mr. Hockey battles to win back his life Ivan Henry spent 27 years in prison, but is still seeking justice W5 investigates cases of sexual assault in Ontario nursing homes Counting sexual assaults in Ontario nursing homes Eleven out of 20 car dealerships fail this year's W5-APA survey W5 tracks down elusive prime suspect in murder of Canadian in the Philippines Navigating the Filipino justice system while researching 'Who Killed Harry?' Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia takes 'fandemonium' to a new level Documents reveal hundreds of NHL players suffered head injuries CTV News-TSN exclusive: NHL concussion study group disbanded without any conclusions Fortune tellers who give questionable advice for big money see their victims coming Learning English, finding a job the next big challenges for Syrian refugees Undercover video provides rare glimpse into possible auto insurance fraud Seeking answers and treatment for female sexual dysfunction B.C. residents claim water at risk from government-approved landfill Family searching for answers after hospital tragedy runs into secrecy laws Suicide prevention programs lacking due to reliance on ERs for patients in crisis Lives shattered by concussions: former NHL players share their stories Mitch Garber rose from humble beginnings to head up a $2.5-billion empire Former students allege psychological, physical and sexual abuse at Ont. Christian school W5: An inspirational look at Canadian doctors on a humanitarian mission in Ukraine Former players, CTV's W5 petition court to unseal secret NHL emails It's cargo theft season in Canada, as thieves target truckloads of goods The story of W5's Kevin Newman and the coming-out of his son Alex Battle tested: Canada's new defence minister is a street-smart, combat-hardened soldier Cystic Fibrosis didn't stop Joe Johnson from becoming a champion athlete 50 years later, 'Reach For The Top' still showcasing high schoolers with all the answers Steroid dealer says users include firefighters, moms, teens, 'elite' hockey players Ian Tyson is more than a music legend -- he gives voice to the West The Devil’s Brigade: How this Second World War elite commando unit became the first of its kind Born Free: Will Alberta's NDP government keep capturing Wild Horses? W5 exclusive: The first interview with PM-designate Justin Trudeau Missed diagnosis and no treatment: BPD's risk to adolescents Three to Be: Caring for triplets with cerebral palsy W5 investigates car dealership that sold consumers' vehicles but didn't give them the money Behind-the-scenes: The making of a powerful documentary on Kathleen Wynne W5 investigates: Deadly epidemic follows illicit trade in pain killer fentanyl Freely available online pornography exposes children to violent, abusive sex 2014/15 Archive Stories 2014/2015 Archive Page W5 nursing home investigation reveals 1,500 cases of staff-to-resident abuse in one year W5 uncovers 300 suicide deaths by patients in Canadian hospitals Experts probe use of stem cells to treat hockey legend Gordie Howe Hidden camera investigation reveals chicken slaughterhouse practices Most new car dealerships fail mystery shopper test: Calgary survey Meeting the real Tom Mulcair – the man who would be prime minister Kevin Newman tours Alan Doyle's hometown Aggressive coaching under the microscope at prestigious Victoria private school Rebel with a song: An exclusive with Chinese-Canadian pop star Wanting Qu Fake jersey business alive and kicking despite Chinese crackdown Gambling on Extinction: Exposing the global trade that threatens elephants and rhinos W5 investigates possible links between common infection and psychiatric and neurological disorders in children What it's like to buy weed, legally Bungled arms case results in multi-million dollar secret settlement by federal government W5: Seeking the origins of the Maple Leaf flag, finding the soul of our nation W5: Inside the complicated mind of Howie Mandel W5: Family living through 'life sentence' after Eaton Centre shooting 2013/14 Archive Stories 2013/2014 Archive Page W5: A ground-breaking national nursing home abuse investigation Nursing home residents at risk: W5 investigation reveals startling national statistics Deadly dispute: Calling for accountability from the RCMP after former soldier shot dead W5: Seeking the origins of the Maple Leaf flag, finding the soul of our nation Annette Funicello: Her life with multiple sclerosis Former orphanage residents allege child abuse, neglect, beatings and sexual assault Canadian military abandoning soldiers at home Tragedy of Alberta murder-suicide revealed by survivor & text messages The inside story: How a trip to the Toronto Eaton Centre turned into horror W5 goes undercover to buy prescription pills Finding ways to free Canadian women from the sex trade Argo: Iran hostage crisis film fiddles with the facts A dangerous hallucinogenic drug -- easily and legally available Ironic twist of fate: Father and daughter caught up in killings 30 years apart Getting to know the Westminster dog show's top judge, a Canadian woman Are police handing out traffic tickets to meet quotas? Kevin Newman shares his personal connection to a gay teen's experience of coming out What drives Spencer West? 2012-13 Archive Stories 2012/2013 Archive Page Undercover investigation reveals disturbing and inhumane treatment of factory farm animals Canadian military abandoning soldiers at home Dolphin assisted therapy offers a controversial treatment for disabled children 'Dog tags' takes on new meaning in program for soldiers with PTSD Tom Kennedy reveals the beginnings of the conclave Beware the maze of underground utilities Foreign criminal still in Canada despite convictions, deportation order Allegations of polygamy, abuse and psychological torture within secretive sect A Vegas insider's view of two superstars, Shania & Celine Remembering the Cuban Missile Crisis New artistic director pours out passion for Stratford Investigating a prescription pill epidemic The view from the anchor chair: Lloyd Robertson on his life Former orphanage residents seek justice, inquiry Annette Funicello: Her life with multiple sclerosis Glenn Anderson: Learning how Russia changed the Canadian game F-35: the $44.8-billion jet Inside the sexting sub-culture of teens Finding ways to free Canadian women from the sex trade Kevin Newman shares his personal connection to a gay teen's experience of coming out The inside story: How a trip to the Toronto Eaton Centre turned into horror Foreign criminal still in Canada despite convictions, deportation order Tragedy of Alberta murder-suicide revealed by survivor & text messages Argo: Iran hostage crisis film fiddles with the facts Ironic twist of fate: Father and daughter caught up in killings 30 years apart Potentially dangerous drug legally available 2011-12 Archive Stories 2011/2012 Archive Page 'Call me Conrad': a humbled tycoon speaks candidly on W5 W5: Fame and famine with K'naan in Kenya W5: Who is protecting your investments? W5: Calgary Mayor Nenshi turning heads across Canada Golden Gate Funds leaves a trail of lost investments High flier Malarek shows he has the Right Stuff Life or death - who gets to decide? Gloria Steinem: Don't call her an icon. She's a 'slut from East Toledo' W5: Search for HMS Investigator reveals secrets Getting to know the real Craig Oliver Swindler leaves trail of broken hearts, empty wallets W5: Who investigates police when they are accused of using excessive force? W5 Investigates Canada's floundering submarine fleet Unsolved Mystery: What happened to Mariam Makhniashvili? Lisa LaFlamme: My conversation with the prime minister W5 Investigation: The painful side to laser skin treatments Emotional debate over use of chimpanzees for medical research Life or death - who gets to decide? Paul Watson: Modern pirate seeks to protect world's sea life How far would you go to save your child? W5: Taxman's secret refunds aided some, others struggled W5: Auditing the taxman W5: Finding a sustainable future for outport Newfoundland W5: Rescuing 'the girl next door' from the sex trade Seeking answers for home heating woes Love conquers all for gravely wounded soldier W5: Who investigates police when they are accused of using excessive force? Disaster at sea: Reliving the horror and struggle to survive 2010-11 Archive Stories 2010/2011 Archive Page The fight for medical information after patients die W5: Is Special Investigations Unit a 'toothless tiger'? Disaster at sea: Reliving the horror and struggle to survive Community loses $24M in alleged investment scheme W5: Capt. Trevor Greene, in his own words A deeper look into the interrogation of Russell Williams High flier Malarek shows he has the Right Stuff Backstage: the making of W5's exclusive on Steven Page Swindler leaves trail of broken hearts, empty wallets Canadian soldiers won't let amputations slow them down Families long for answers for missing loved ones W5 investigation: Conmen who target seniors On the hunt for pirate 'treasure' Murder Most Forgotten: A cold case the victim can't remember 'A Conversation with the Prime Minister' W5: Haiti a year after the quake The murky world of reproductive medicine Cheap smokes flood Canadian cities The hunt for a callous con man: Richard Rupert Horror stories when dealing with the taxman Extreme measures in the quest for justice Jay Baruchel: rising star, self-confessed homebody Kim Cattrall: Moving beyond Samantha Jones When keeping pets turns from caring to cruelty W5: Investigating Canada's big cyber security problem W5: Desperate borrowers fleeced in fee-for-loan scheme 2009-10 Archive Stories 2009/2010 Archive Page Rider Beware: Few regulations leave ATV riders at risk Broken Vows: Marrying for immigration, not love W5 investigates: When the RCMP pulls the trigger W5 investigates: Children on the frontlines of divorce The fight to preserve desecrated war graves Why are crippling Lyme disease cases being misdiagnosed? W5 investigates: Mattawa's funeral home horror The Liberation Treatment: A whole new approach to MS The Liberation War: How the Internet helped pull theories together W5: My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding hits main stage CTV's 'A Conversation with the Prime Minister' Pop sensation's early years of stardom W5 Investigates: Neighbours From Hell W5: A doctor's harrowing return to Haiti W5: Behind the pipeline bombings in northern B.C. Murder Most Forgotten: A cold case the victim can't remember The Leading Man: A candid chat with Paul Gross How Vancouver police put a dent in property crimes How a pig farmer made billions in online gambling Rescue mission to save a persecuted family 'Free trial' offers that can end up costing hundreds Tammy Wynne's fight to prove she isn't a killer Investigating a prescription pill epidemic A nightmare when the taxman got it wrong To Hell and Back: Helping the world's most desperate Hockey HEROS from the troubled inner city W5: Searching for gold at the end of the Guatemalan rainbow Golden Gate Funds leaves a trail of lost investments Parkinson's drug sends patients on orgy of gambling, shopping and sex
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