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Former Latvian president and Montreal professor on Putin: ‘He’s a narcissist and a psychopath’Former Latvian president and Canadian scholar Vaira Vike-Freiberga has sounded the alarm on Russia and its President Vladimir Putin for much of the last two decades.WorldMar 11
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World No. 21 Fernandez to lead Canada’s Billie Jean King Cup team against LatviaFernandez, 19, is Canada's top-ranked women's tennis player at No. 21 in the world. She is coming off a successful defence of her WTA Monterrey Open title on the weekend.SportsMar 7
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Canadian troops in Latvia ready for ‘whatever we have to face,’ commander saysNATO's Canadian battle group commander says troops stationed in Latvia are ready to fight — but doesn't want to exaggerate the threat Russia poses to wider Europe just yet.WorldMar 5
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Ethnic Russians in Latvia divided on war in Ukraine: ‘There is a big division’Ethnic Russians in a small Latvian town are struggling to reconcile their identity with the country that is waging war in Ukraine, less than 800 kilometres away.WorldMar 4
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Belarus has ‘ceased to exist’ as an independent nation, Latvian president saysIn an exclusive interview with Global News, Latvian president Egils Levits says Belarus must now be considered as part of Russia.WorldMar 3
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Russian, Belarusian truckers speak of fears over Ukraine war: ‘It should be ended’Russian and Belarusian truck drivers stuck at a border crossing in Latvia say they do not support the war in Ukraine, and worry for the livelihoods of the Ukrainians.WorldMar 3
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Former Kelowna Rocket to carry Latvia’s flag at 2022 Winter OlympicsLauris Darzins, now 37, is the captain of Dinamo Riga, his hometown team. He will also be Latvia’s captain during the Olympics.SportsFeb 1
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Latvia hopeful Canada will extend, boost military presence amid Russia threatLatvian ambassador to Canada said his countrymen are grateful for the 600 Canadian soldiers currently deployed to the Baltic state to defend against the threat of Russian attack.PoliticsJan 29
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Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, 24, dies in fireworks mishapThe Latvian national team goaltender suffered head and chest injuries late Sunday, officials said.TrendingJul 5, 2021
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Canadian troops forced to hitch ride with British military to and from LatviaCanada has 540 troops in Latvia, where they form the core of a 1,500-strong multinational battlegroup established by NATO three years ago.WorldJul 10, 2020
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