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War games in Latvia: Once unimaginable scenarios become chilling rehearsals

A few years ago, the scenario that Canadian and other NATO troops rehearsed in Latvia might have seemed far-fetched. Last…

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Entertainment

Surprise win of Flow brings 1st ever Oscar to Latvia, sparking national pride

Flow, the wordless cat parable that made history as the first Latvian film to win an Academy Award, has captivated…

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Politics

Blair lauds Swedish troops joining Canadian-led NATO brigade in Latvia

Canada’s Defence Minister Bill Blair recently praised the successful integration of hundreds of Swedish troops into the Canadian-led multinational NATO…

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Sports

Finland blanks Latvia, heads into world junior quarterfinals with momentum

Finland closed out their preliminary round at the world junior hockey championship with a solid 3-0 victory over Latvia on…

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Canada

‘Let’s not panic’: Canada picks up the pieces after ugly Latvia loss at world juniors

Peter Anholt stepped out of the elevator at Canada’s hotel, trying to lighten the mood despite the intense pressure surrounding…

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Sports

World juniors: Canada picks up pieces after Latvia loss

Canada’s World Junior Hockey Team Looks to Rebound After Shocking Loss Peter Anholt, the head of Canada’s under-20 hockey program,…

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Sports

Uninspired Canada upset by Latvia in a shootout at world juniors

Eriks Mateiko’s shootout goal was the highlight of the game as Latvia pulled off a shocking upset against a lackluster…

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World

Written records show the first Christmas tree to have emerged from Latvia, though Estonia claims to hold the record

The tradition of displaying a beautifully decorated and illuminated Christmas tree in homes is a beloved holiday tradition that many…

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Politics

Sweden hoists its flag at NATO and will join Canadian brigade in Latvia

Under a heavy, rain-soaked Belgian sky, Sweden’s flag was raised Monday at NATO headquarters in Brussels to formally mark its new status as…

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Politics

Canada to acquire Swedish-made anti-aircraft system to protect troops in Latvia

Canadian troops in Latvia will soon be protected by a $227 million Swedish-designed short-range anti-aircraft system, Defence Minister Bill Blair…

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