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Cancer Society ranks this country fourth of 198 nations, up from 15th

The CRD has two guided walks this weekend for those who want to get as far away from the hustle and bustle of early Christmas shoppers as possible. ? Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and learn all about fungi in the forest on Saturday.

Even in the Internet age, comic books remain a hot commodity. Experience the universe of comic books at the Victoria Comic Book Expo on Sunday.

Christmas craft fairs continue this weekend, with three events to choose from: ? Victorian Christmas: This is the 18th anniversary of this fair, with new vendors as well as old favourites.

That growly, barky delivery, those foot-draggy Southwestern vowels, the world-weary sighs. The voice on the phone could belong only to Tommy Lee Jones, calling in to talk about Lincoln as he drove across south Texas toward Houston.

Nothing kicks off the holiday season like lighting the Christmas tree - unless it's a parade led by Santa. Victorians can have both on Saturday.

Eat well, do some Christmas shopping and help protect at-risk land at A Green Christmas, a fundraiser hosted by a couple of local environmental groups Sunday at the Atrium.

MOVIES What: Quote-Along Airplane! Where: Vic Theatre When: Saturday, 8 p.m. (doors 7 p.m.) The fine print: 19-plus. Translation: Booze available. Advance sales only. Tickets, $10 plus HST. Available from boxoffice.victoriafilmfestival.

A survey of Canadians from 18 to 80 found that respondents in the earliest stage of their adult lives are more likely to stress over money than anyone else as they struggle to nail down good jobs.

If you wash your hands regularly, you'll be fine