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BusinessA top Canadian forces commander says the military is ramping up purchases of low-cost, autonomous and reusable weapons systems. The push comes as world leaders and major tech executives debate if AI technology is advancing too quickly. At robotics conference, commander of Canadian Joint Forces Command says 'imagination is your only limitation'Jeff Lagerquist · CBC News · Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:55 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 22Listen to this articleEstimated 6 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Lt.-Gen. Darcy Molstad, commander of Canadian Joint Forces Command, speaks at the Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence on March 5, 2026. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press)A top Canadian Forces commander says the military will rapidly buy more low-cost, autonomous and reusable weapons systems and equipment as it faces a rising tide of global threats. Lt.-Gen.

Published: October 18, 2026 at 3:51p.m. EDTPolice are searching for a male suspect who allegedly intentionally set a business on fire in Toronto’s Danforth Village neighbourhood on Saturday. The suspected arson happened near Danforth and Sibley avenues, west of Victoria Park Avenue. Toronto police say they were called to that area at around 6 p.m. that evening day for a fire call. Investigators say the suspect attended the entrance of a business, briefly stayed by the door before leaving. “Shortly after a fire starts from where the suspect leaves, causing extensive damage,” police said in a news release. Arson suspect Danforth Village Oct. 17 A photo of a suspect wanted in an Oct. 17 arson in Toronto's Danforth Village neighbourhood. (TPS photo) How to set CP24 as your preferred source on GoogleHow to set CTV News as your preferred source on GoogleThe suspect is wanted for arson. He is described as a male with a light complexion, 60 to 70 years old, and standing five-foot-eight to five-foot-nine with an average build, and bald, short grey facial hair. The suspect was last seen wearing a grey winter jacket, dark pants, white shoes, and a black and white toque.

Published: October 18, 2026 at 3:15p.m. EDTToronto police have arrested and charged a third suspect and are searching for two others following numerous retail thefts. Investigators say between Jan. 14 and Oct. 11, a group of suspects were responsible for numerous thefts at locations of a retail store. They say they worked together throughout the city of Toronto and the losses total $35,606.80. On Saturday, Evan Douglas-Fish, 28, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with one count each of fail to subsequently attend court, obstruct peace officer, and personation with intent to avoid arrest, four counts of disguise with intent, and 12 counts of theft under $5,000. The allegations have not been proven in court. Douglas-Fish was scheduled to appear in bail court on Sunday morning. Evan Douglas-Fish, Toronto theft investigation accused Evan Douglas-Fish, 45, of Toronto, is facing several charges in a Toronto theft investigation. (TPS photo) Two suspects are still outstanding: Richard Hoskin, 45, of Toronto, is wanted for seven counts each of theft under $5,000 and disguise with intent, and 15 counts of fail to comply with release order.