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Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:11:53 +0000: Alberta's weekly wages highest in Canada - CTV TopStories
Alberta workers had the highest weekly earnings in the country in November, while Ontario showed the weakest wage growth in the last year, Statistics Canada says.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:52:53 +0000: Suspect arrested in beating of Canadian in Mexico - CTV TopStories
A Mexican suspect has been arrested in the brutal beating of a Canadian woman who was vacationing in a five-star Mexican hotel last week.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:12:55 +0000: Pension changes won't kick-in without fair notice: PMO - CTV TopStories
A brewing controversy over pensions has forced the federal government to blunt criticism that it plans to cutback on federally-funded plans like Old Age Security.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:48:47 +0000: Condo board won't let man plug in electric car - CTV TopStories
What happens when you buy an electric car but you can't charge its battery? That's the question facing an Ottawa man whose condominium board has taken a dim view to his power needs.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:47:21 +0000: Infant becomes fifth family victim in Winnipeg fire - CTV TopStories
An infant injured in a fatal Winnipeg fire died on Friday afternoon, three days after four other family members perished.

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:11:53 +0000: Alberta's weekly wages highest in Canada - CTV WinnipegHome
Alberta workers had the highest weekly earnings in the country in November, while Ontario showed the weakest wage growth in the last year, Statistics Canada says.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:52:53 +0000: Suspect arrested in beating of Canadian in Mexico - CTV WinnipegHome
A Mexican suspect has been arrested in the brutal beating of a Canadian woman who was vacationing in a five-star Mexican hotel last week.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:02:24 +0000: Infant fifth member of family to die after Woodlark Place fire - CTV WinnipegHome
Crews were called to 11 Woodlark Place on Jan. 24. Hamid Farooq's two oldest daughters, wife and mother were rushed to hospital, but died. His youngest daughter, an infant, was taken off life support late Friday afternoon.
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:50:08 +0000: 28-year-old man killed in Carman crash - CTV WinnipegHome
RCMP said a single-vehicle crash Friday morning on Highway 245 in Carman has claimed the life of a driver.
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:38:30 +0000: Worries voiced over federal government's proposal to change eligibility for Old Age Security - CTV WinnipegHome
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's suggestions that Canada may eventually change the eligibility age for Old Age Security is raising concerns among some Manitobans.

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:20:10 +0000: Conrad Murray seeks release from jail pending appeal - CTV Entertainment
The doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death asked a judge Friday to release him from jail pending his appeal.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:46:07 +0000: Bieber pumps life into Ontario organ donations - CTV Entertainment
A rally cry from Justin Bieber asking fans to become organ donors has done wonders for Ontario's Trillium Gift of Life Network, which has seen a boost in organ donors since the plea was made last week.
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:46:44 +0000: Gingrich ordered to stop using Heavy song - CTV Entertainment
U.S. presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich's campaign is striking a sour note with a Montreal record label over his use of the song 'How You Like Me Now.'
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:23:47 +0000: Sting, Elvis Costello, Adele and Ke$ha cover Bob Dylan - CTV Entertainment
Irreverent pop star Ke$sha turns poignant while covering a Dylan song on the new four-disc album marking the 50th anniversary of Amnesty International.
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:16:02 +0000: Cynthia Nixon's remarks on gay 'choice' worry activists - CTV Entertainment
Cynthia Nixon learned the hard way this week that when it comes to gay civil rights, the personal is always political, after she was quoted as saying that for her, being gay was a conscious choice.