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Travellers who pass through the five major U.S. airports that still allow indoor smoking in designated public rooms face a hidden health hazard, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

People who have recently lost their jobs are more likely to suffer a heart attack than their employed peers, in some cases running a risk as high as 35 per cent, according to a U.S. study.

Kris Kringle Craft Market, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parksville Community Centre with family entertainment and free carriage rides. Cost: $6 daily or $8 for four days. kriskringle.

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And the winner is ... Tessie! A Yorkshire terrier whose signature attire includes goggles, a tiny leather jacket and motorcycle helmet has wagged her way into the hearts of fans, said Prudence Emery as she revealed the canine star of Hattie's Heist.

MUSEUMS Ashton Armoury Museum. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon, 724 Vanalman Ave. 250-363-8346 or ashtonarmymuseum.ca British Columbia Aviation Museum. Daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1910 Norseman Rd., Sidney. 250-655-3300 or bcam.

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Christmas craft fairs - and one bazaar - continue this weekend: ? All-Sooke Craft Fair: One of the oldest craft fairs on the Island, with 80 vendors on two floors. The event includes pictures with Santa, food and entertainment.

West Coast band steps it up with a new album that goes beyond novelty-act label

Cycling the Pacific Ring of Fire part 3 ... Full Circle! A multimedia presentation covering 24,000 kilometres and 27month cycling odyssey at St. Ann's Academy Auditorium, 835 Humboldt St., Friday, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10 door.

Composer hailed as the 'most important, most compelling'