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An iconic winter tourist draw is being scrutinized by experts and activists. Once essential to the survival of indigenous communities, dog sledding is embraced today for sport and tourism. W5 investigates what sometimes goes on behind the scenes when dogs arent pulling paid customers.

Ian Whites fearless style of play led to injuries in his 11-year NHL career, which led to an addiction to painkillers. But his family was left with little support. W5 looks into whether White and family were abandoned by the league and its players association.

With Prince Andrew the latest in a string of British royal scandals, is the House of Windsor starting to crumble? W5 looks at the future of the monarchy, Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV.

Canada ranks among the worst in the world when it comes to protecting whistleblowers, according to a recent report. W5 investigates why in Unprotected, airing Saturday at 7 p.m. EST.

Homicide charges following investigations into overdose deaths in Canada can be described as falling into two categories: pre- and post- fentanyl. W5 found that starting in 2016, there was a significant uptick: 135 manslaughter and criminal negligence causing death charges being laid by police and prosecutors across Canada.

W5’s upcoming documentary ‘Death Penalty,’ airing on Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV, compiles the first-ever research on a growing trend to treat overdose deaths as potential homicides.

A W5 investigation helped convince B.C.s government to launch a commission to investigate the scope of money laundering in the provinces economy. Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West is among those eagerly waiting for its recommendations. Watch W5s The Laundromat: Inquiry Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV.

W5’s one hour special investigation airing Saturday at 7 p.m. digs into the disappearance in Truro, N.S. in May of 2020, raising critical questions about the police and search and rescue mission.

W5 investigates sexual misconduct in the military, and interviews Canadian soldiers who claim they were sexually abused while serving their country. Watch Military Secrets Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV.

W5 investigates a potentially mysterious brain disease that has affected dozens of people in New Brunswick and has residents concerned.