W5 Podcast

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December 04, 2022 Broken: Athletes speak out on the toxic culture of abuse in Canadian gymnastics
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.

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44 min
November 27, 2022 Qatar's World Cup: Canada's best soccer players compete in a tournament under scrutiny
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.

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45 min
November 20, 2022 Animal House: Hidden camera footage exposes conditions at Ontario's roadside zoos
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.

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23 min
November 13, 2022 Pride and Prejudice: Canada's 'Black Battalion' fought racism to serve in the First World War
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.

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23 min
November 06, 2022 Pivot: Beloved B.C. basketball coach Sheldon Guy bounces back after losing his vision
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.

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23 min
October 30, 2022 Restrained: Children with disabilities put in restraints, secluded rooms at Canadian schools
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.

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23 min
October 23, 2022 The Murderer's Best Friend: A Newfoundland man is falsely accused of killing his mother
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.

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45 min
October 16, 2022 The Death Debate: Do new changes to Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying laws go too far?
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.

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23 min
October 09, 2022 Alien Invasion: Can invasive species be contained? Inside a $1.5-trillion battle
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?

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23 min
October 02, 2022 Under Fire: Volunteer firefighter shortage putting Canadian communities in danger
W5 investigates how a shortage of volunteer firefighters across Canada has put Canadian fire crews and the communities they serve at risk.

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23 min

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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.…