W5 - Season 56

W5 - Season 56

Season 56

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DatesOct 2, 2021 - Jan 15, 2022
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Episodes

The Humboldt Driver/Escape from Kabul
Season 56Episode 160 min

The Humboldt Driver/Escape from Kabul

An interview with the driver who caused the Humboldt Broncos bus crash; Canada's dismal record in helping allies escape the Taliban.

Oct 2, 2021
The Problem with Pills/Balarama
Season 56Episode 260 min

The Problem with Pills/Balarama

The under-reported problem with adverse reactions from prescribed drugs; Balarama Holness is leading the fight against systemic racism

Oct 9, 2021
The Craving/Smoked
Season 56Episode 360 min

The Craving/Smoked

The link between food addiction and obesity; the long-term effects of workers exposed to toxic fumes at an Ontario paper mill.

Oct 16, 2021
Psychedelic Healing/The Transition
Season 56Episode 460 min

Psychedelic Healing/The Transition

Investigation into how psychedelic drugs are getting mainstream acceptance; the increase of girls transitioning into boys.

 

Oct 23, 2021
Diagnosis/The Next Pandemic
Season 56Episode 560 min

Diagnosis/The Next Pandemic

What is behind mystery brain illnesses in New Brunswick; W5 investigates the possible source of the next pandemic and its close to home.

Oct 30, 2021
Military Secrets/Flight 752
Season 56Episode 660 min

Military Secrets/Flight 752

Nov 6, 2021
Dawn: The Running Bear/Puglaas
Season 56Episode 760 min

Dawn: The Running Bear/Puglaas

Nov 13, 2021
Where's Dylan?
Season 56Episode 860 min

Where's Dylan?

A boy's disappearance leads to a community turning on his parents.

Nov 20, 2021
Death Penalty/The Laundromat: Inquiry
Season 56Episode 960 min

Death Penalty/The Laundromat: Inquiry

Whistleblower Ross Alderson has been vindicated, but at what cost? A new approach: charging those who sell drugs in OD cases with murder.

Nov 27, 2021
A Town Divided/The Host
Season 56Episode 1060 min

A Town Divided/The Host

An investigation into a controversial church in Alymer, Ontario; Investigating the links between bats and COVID-19.

Dec 11, 2021
Hooked/The Problem with Pills
Season 56Episode 1160 min

Hooked/The Problem with Pills

Video game addiction is being recognized by the medical community; A campaign warns about the dangerous side-effects of prescription drugs.

Dec 18, 2021
The Craving/The Next Pandemic
Season 56Episode 1260 min

The Craving/The Next Pandemic

W5 investigates: The link between food addiction and obesity; The possible source of the next pandemic and its close to home.

Jan 1, 2022
The Laundromat: Inquiry/The Giraffe Whisperer
Season 56Episode 1360 min

The Laundromat: Inquiry/The Giraffe Whisperer

W5 investigates: Charging those who sell drugs in OD cases with murder; Profile of the Canadian woman who is the Jane Goodall of giraffes.

Jan 8, 2022
Smoked/Puglaas
Season 56Episode 1460 min

Smoked/Puglaas

The long-term effects of workers exposed to toxic fumes at an Ontario paper mill; A personal profile on Jody Wilson-Raybould.

Jan 15, 2022

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