Joseph Loiero

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Jon Woodward |Joseph Loiero

In the final part of a four-part investigation into the seedy underbelly of the lucrative clothing donation bin industry, CTV W5 correspondent Jon Woodward and producer Joseph Loiero look at how some cities are trying to rein in the chaos. One Ontario city staff member faced threats and even had her tires slashed while leading a crackdown on unlicensed clothing bins that may be connected to organized criminals, a former deputy mayor told W5.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Jon Woodward |Joseph Loiero

This is part two of a four-part investigative series by CTV W5 into the seedy underbelly of the lucrative clothing donation bin industry. W5 correspondent Jon Woodward and producer Joseph Loiero, using trackers, reveal a for-profit operation masquerading as a charity. When Nazarene Sebastian spotted a brown stuffed elephant in a Toronto-area thrift store, she thought it would be the perfect Christmas present to donate to needy children.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Jon Woodward |Joseph Loiero

This is part three of a four-part investigative series by CTV W5 into the seedy underbelly of the lucrative clothing donation bin industry. W5 correspondent Jon Woodward and producer Joseph Loiero look into allegations the industry is rife with organized crime activity. Toronto-area police agencies linked a rash of assaults and arsons to a turf war between rival organized crime groups hoping to assert control over the surprisingly lucrative clothing donation industry, W5 has learned.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Joseph Loiero |Avery Haines

This is the latest report in a multi-part W5 investigation that follows Jeff Divine and Canadian Shaleia Divine, the leaders of the Twin Flames Universe – a controversial spiritual group.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Joseph Loiero |Avery Haines

Watch the special two-hour edition of “W5’s Avery Haines Investigates” featuring the world exclusive sit-down interview with Jeff Divine and Canadian Shaleia Divine, the alleged cult leaders of the Twin Flames Universe, this Saturday at 7pm EST on CTV.