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New commander for Canadian troops arrives in Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — There’s a new general in town.

The next commander of Canadian troops in Afghanistan hit the ground in Kandahar Wednesday and says he believes the mission will take on a different flavour during his nine month tour.

Brig.-Gen. Dennis Thompson says evolving conditions in the war-torn region mean there will be more of an emphasis on the civilian side of development and reconstruction.

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