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Sex abuse survivors allege coverup by Jehovah's Witnesses

CTV W5 investigates an alleged sex abuse coverup within the Jehovah's Witnesses. From across Canada to the U.S., England and Australia, W5 reveals how the religious sect's doctrine protects accused sex offenders.

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9 things you likely didn't know about Jehovah's Witnesses

Along with our main investigation, W5 has also prepared an interactive and below, some facts about the religion that you might not know.

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Home DNA tests reveal more than customers bargain for

Are home DNA tests revealing more than customers are aware of? W5's Sandie Rinaldo investigates how much information you could be giving away.

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One-on-one with a Mexican cartel boss

Are Canadian tourists in the Mayan Riviera at risk of getting caught in cartel cross fire? Investigative reporter Avery Haines gets rare access to a Mexican drug boss, for a far-reaching and disturbing interview that airs as part of her W5 documentary, "The Narco Riviera."

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Who left Dusty to die in the snow?: W5 re-examines a baby's unsolved murder

Avery Haines and W5's investigation team re-examine a baby's murder three decades after the case was closed. After a court acquitted the mother, why did police never try to find the killer?

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Families deal with repercussions after rare but severe complications from laser eye surgery

Saturday at 7pm on CTV: Medical correspondent Avis Favaro and producer Elizabeth St. Philip continue their W5 investigation into rare, but severe, complications from laser vision correction surgery.

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A rare look at Canada's growing demand for medical assistance in dying

CTV W5 investigates the growing demand for medically-assisted death, and reveals stories of those determined to die with dignity.

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Parents who kill their own children often exhibit warning signs: experts

Experts say dangerous warning signs are missed in parents who could harm or kill their child. Up to 40 kids are killed this way each year in Canada. CTV W5 looks into why this is happening, and if there are ways to prevent it.

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What is a Russian oligarch?

In its latest episode 'Putin's pals', W5 takes an in-depth look into who Russia's oligarchs are, and whether sanctioning them would stop President Vladimir Putin’s invasion in Ukraine.

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W5 exclusive: Why these doctors spoke out during COVID-19

For the past two years, a number of doctors across Canada have advocated for their patients and questioned the role of politics in the handling of COVID-19. To explore the issues, W5 convened a group of seven physicians from across the country.

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