CTV W5

W5 is a Canadian television news magazine created by CTV News. It airs on Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. on the CTV Television Network, with additional replays on CTV and its sister channels, CTV 2 and Investigation Discovery. Furthermore, it is also simulcast on radio via CFRB (1010) in Toronto. The name "W5" stands for the Five Ws of journalism: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. This show holds the title of being the longest-running news magazine and documentary program in North America, and it is the most popular program of its kind in Canada.

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#1698

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#43

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‘It’s unreal … a dream come true’: Edmonton concert pianist performed at Carnegie Hall

1 day ago | ctvnews.ca | Steven Dyer

‘It’s unreal … a dream come true’: Edmonton concert pianist performed at Carnegie HallUpdated: June 07, 2025 at 9:30AM EDTPublished: June 07, 2025 at 11:00AM EDTEmilio De Mercato playing at Carnegie Hall on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Dan Wright Photography)
Letters from a predator: The chilling words of a man who turns his wife into a doll

1 day ago | ctvnews.ca | Avery Haines

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‘That’s hockey’: Oilers lose capitalizing-on-chances battle, Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final to Panthers

1 day ago | ctvnews.ca | Craig Ellingson

‘That’s hockey’: Oilers lose capitalizing-on-chances battle, Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final to PanthersPublished: June 07, 2025 at 2:29AM EDTFlorida Panthers players celebrate the win as Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) skates past during the second overtime period in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup final in Edmonton, Friday, June 6, 2025. (JASON FRANSON/THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Who’s at risk during B.C.’s first heat wave of 2025

1 day ago | ctvnews.ca | Penny Daflos

Who’s at risk during B.C.’s first heat wave of 2025Published: June 06, 2025 at 9:28PM EDTA man cools off at a temporary misting station during a heat wave in Vancouver on Aug. 16, 2023. (Darryl Dyck / The Canadian Press)
‘This is like a dream’: B.C. man who worked with Hollywood stars becomes champion pinball player

1 day ago | ctvnews.ca | Adam Sawatsky

‘This is like a dream’: B.C. man who worked with Hollywood stars becomes champion pinball playerPublished: June 06, 2025 at 8:48PM EDTRobert Gagno plays pinball on one of his machines. (CTV News)
‘It’s hope for our people’: Sacred ribstones returned home to Siksika Nation

1 day ago | ctvnews.ca | Alesia Fieldberg

‘It’s hope for our people’: Sacred ribstones returned home to Siksika NationPublished: June 06, 2025 at 7:56PM EDTElders Duane and Gabriella Many Shots with two sacred ribstones that are back home at Siksika Nation after being removed more than a century ago.
Stanley Cup live updates: Panthers at Oilers Game 2

1 day ago | ctvnews.ca | Craig Ellingson

Stanley Cup live updates: Panthers at Oilers Game 2Published: June 06, 2025 at 7:48PM EDTFans enter Edmonton's Rogers Place before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers on June 6, 2025. (Craig Ellingson/CTV News Edmonton)
Sooke celebrating its 25th birthday this weekend, though its history goes back a lot further

1 day ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

Sooke celebrating its 25th birthday this weekend, though its history goes back a lot furtherPublished: June 06, 2025 at 7:39PM EDTThe District of Sooke will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its incorporation this weekend. (CTV News)
Kitchener’s new tech toll to catch parking infractions

1 day ago | ctvnews.ca | Krista Simpson

Kitchener’s new tech toll to catch parking infractionsPublished: June 06, 2025 at 7:32PM EDTKitchener has turned to artificial intelligence to help bylaw officers spot parking violations on city streets. CTV’s Krista Simpson explains.
Langford man facing 10 charges in Sooke harassment investigation

1 day ago | ctvnews.ca | Ian Holliday

Langford man facing 10 charges in Sooke harassment investigationPublished: June 06, 2025 at 7:30PM EDTA West Shore RCMP vehicle is seen in Sooke in this file photo. (CTV Vancouver Island)