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Hello folks, I figured I was on the verge of joining, tests and the like behind me, but I was told today that it's highly likely that I have, of all things, a blood clot in my upper right arm (thus accounting for the swelling of the past little while).  I've been started on blood thinners for...

Hi, I got back word that I passed the medical about a month and a half ago, and have been trying to get in contact with the recruiter down at the 48th Highlanders (Moss Park) since.  However, I've had no luck at all. I spoke with someone who wasn't a recruiter and said he was on course or...

I wrote in March, and it was surprisingly easy.  However, ignore this fact, look at it behind a veil of abject terror, and attempt to completely overcompensate for a weakness that most likely doesn't exist. I was terrified, studied a bit of math, and managed to get in the 98th percentile (they...

Hey, I got a letter back a while ago from the medical office asking for "additional information" about a type of sleeping medication I take called Melatonin.  I had a sleeping problem back in high school and while I can control my sleep no problem (staying up for long periods or sleeping very...

Hi, I recently passed all my tests and'll likely be joining up quite soon.  I was told to take a look at some of the specialized training offered by my regiment, and the mountain warfare one looks quite interesting (from what I know about it, i.e. survival based, highly physical training with...