Ammo stolen from military recovered in Toronto abduction probe, 3 CAF members charged
Toronto police say three military members have been charged in an abduction investigation that uncovered hundreds of ammunition rounds allegedly stolen from the Canadian Armed Forces.
Police say 2,500 rounds of ammunition, about half of them blanks, were allegedly stolen from the military.
The three military members are among seven people police say have been arrested in what they called an ongoing investigation.
Police say it began on July 25, when officers responded to a reported abduction.
They allege the victim, who was targeted for his cryptocurrency, was taken at gunpoint, handcuffed and assaulted before the suspects tried to gain access to his assets.
Police say the investigation's multiple search warrants also turned up two 3D-printed handguns, a shotgun, two silencers and illicit drugs.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2026.
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Quebec publishing house stands by author amid AI allegations
A Quebec publisher says it will keep Thélyson Orélien’s novel on bookstore shelves despite allegations that it was written using artificial intelligence.
In a statement, Éditions du Boréal says it cannot independently verify the manuscript's history before receiving it on Sept. 12, 2025.
Orélien said in a statement published by Boréal on Tuesday that he began writing ''C’était ça ou mourir'' in 2017 and reiterated that no part of the novel was written by AI.
He also said he completed a first draft of more than 300 pages in 2019.
The publisher says it is not its role to monitor authors or demand proof of their writing process, adding that its responsibility is to stand by them.
Orélien also said on Tuesday that he did not need to prove anything to those making accusations against him.
Orélien had previously said in September that he was working with his publishers in Quebec and France to gather evidence supporting his claims.
The publisher also condemned plagiarism in the author's earlier writings, but said nothing justifies people making him a scapegoat over fears and doubts about AI.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2026.
By Charlotte Glorieux | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
Interim Indigenous languages commissioner's term extended
The interim commissioner of Indigenous languages will serve in the role for another month as the Canadian Heritage department continues to search for a permanent replacement.
Candice St-Aubin, a former senior assistant deputy minister of strategic policy with Indigenous Services Canada, was supposed to serve in the role for 90 days.
Former commissioner Ron Ignace's term ended in July, along with the terms of the office's directors.
The Canadian Heritage Department has not replied to a question about when a permanent commissioner and directors will be appointed but has not yet received a response.
The Canadian Press reported earlier this year an audit is being conducted on the office, which is tasked with helping to preserve at-risk Indigenous languages.
Half a dozen sources, including former employees, told The Canadian Press that over the five years of its existence, the commissioner’s office has failed to move the needle on strengthening Indigenous languages and supporting research.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2026.
By Alessia Passafiume | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.