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flag Canadian soldier Gunner Sebastian Halmagean died Jan. 29, 2026, in Latvia during a NATO mission; cause under investigation.

flag Canadian soldier Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, 23, died on January 29, 2026, near Riga, Latvia, while serving with the NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia during his first overseas deployment. flag The cause of death is under investigation by Canadian and Latvian authorities, with no indications of danger to other personnel. flag Halmagean, who had nearly three years of service including wildfire response in Newfoundland and Labrador, was honored by Prime Minister Mark Carney and military leaders for his dedication and sacrifice.

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