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    A Canadian soldier has died in Latvia. The Canadian Armed Forces says Capt. Aaron Wideman died while off-duty in the Latvian capital, Riga. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) A Canadian soldier has died in Latvia. The Canadian Armed Forces says Capt. Aaron Wideman died while off-duty in the Latvian capital, Riga. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)
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    Latvian State Police are investigating the death of a Canadian soldier in the capital city of Riga.

    The Canadian Armed Forces said in a statement that Capt. Aaron Wideman died while off-duty.

    Lt.-Gen. Stephen Kelsey, vice-chief of the defence staff, said Wideman died on Sunday.

    The military did not provide details about the death.

    He was posted within the Latvian National Armed Forces.

    Canada leads a NATO battle group in Latvia meant to deter and respond to threats posed by Russia.

    This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 15, 2024

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