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Post-traumatic stress disorder is affecting a new generation of Canadian soldiers

Post-traumatic stress disorder is easy to understand but incredibly complex to treat, says a University of Victoria counselling psychologist.

Rooftop soirée celebrates the Island's film community

Dear Dr. Donohue: I have just been diagnosed with polycythemia. I had a bone marrow test that showed my red blood cells are overproducing. Information on this condition would be appreciated. L.S. Dear Dr.

Big, heavy backpacks can cause back injuries in kids, experts warn

145th Annual Saanich Fair, Western Canada's oldest agricultural fair with family activities, food, entertainment, animals and midway. Today and Sunday 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at 528 Stelly's Cross Rd. Cost: $10/$7, under six years free.

In middle school, students begin making choices that affect the rest of their lives. For parents, guiding children through this complicated process can seem challenging. Here are a few tips from educators and parents to ease the transition: 1.

FIVE WARNING SIGNS A BACKPACK IS TOO HEAVY: Child struggles to put on or take off the backpack. Pain when wearing the backpack. Tingling or numbness in shoulders, arms of hands. Red marks on shoulders left by shoulder straps.

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