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CTV has released its list of the most popular television broadcasts for 2010, revealing the TV watching habits of Canadians.

So what is it we like to watch? Turns out it is sports, more sports, and a bit of celebrity. But what's missing from the list is just as telling. What don't Canadians like to watch?

Unfortunately, the answer is Canadian TV shows.

With the exception of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics which dominated the year -- even if it was just a one-off historical blip -- only four Canadian broadcasts in a list of 70 programs made it into CTV's list of most watched TV shows and events. No homegrown sitcoms made the list.

The two best performing Canadian broadcasts were both sports related. The Grey Cup garnered a respectable turnout of 5,027,200, making it the fourth most watched broadcast of the entire year (excluding the Olympics). Meanwhile, the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship twice made it into the list of most watched sporting events for 2010 -- once for the gold medal game vs. the U.S., and also for the playoff against Switzerland. Even so, it came in behind the Superbowl showdown between New Orleans and Indianapolis with an audience of 6,297,400.

There are some great money-making opportunities in Canadian real estate at the moment, particularly with low interest rates and affordable house prices. However, you have to know what you're looking for. Serious property investors always do their homework before buying a property, and there are a number of signs they look for in order to maximize their profits through property appreciation and rental income. Right now, those signs point to Calgary as being the best place in Canada to invest. In fact, three other areas in Alberta also make the list, making it the hottest property investment province in Canada.

Before choosing an investment, look at factors that could increase a property's value. For instance, are there any large development projects slated for the area? Is the property near an area that will benefit from planned transport infrastructure? Is there potential for jobs growth in the area? Is the population of the area increasing faster than average? Does the area have easy access to services and schools?

Finding this information by yourself can take a lot of time. Thankfully, the Real Estate Investment Network of Canada puts out a list of the top 10 hot spots in Canada based on these factors, making the research process much quicker and easier for you.