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.   <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/the-trans-woman-taking-on-the-doomsday-church-1.5363800">You can see more about this episode here</a>

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

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. &nbsp; <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/the-trans-woman-taking-on-the-doomsday-church-1.5363800" rel="noopener noreferrer">You can see more about this episode here</a>

A Town Divided: A religious sect preaches disruption in small-town Ontario

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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. 

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