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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
‘It's almost a miracle': Police praised for locating missing Montreal toddler after 4-day search
Claire Bell, 3, seen here moments after being found following a four-day search. (Source: Courtesy/Noovo Info) One day after a Montreal toddler was found, following a desperate four-day search in Quebec and Ontario, an expert in missing children is commending the police work involved in successfully locating her. The three-year-old girl was reported missing on Sunday and was found alone on the side of Highway 417 in St. Albert, Ont. on Wednesday after being spotted by a police drone. 'The fact that we got this outcome after four days is — I want to almost say it's almost a miracle. We were ecstatic, and it's what we all hoped for,' said Nancy Duncan, director of operations at the Missing Children's Network. More than 150 police officers from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were part of the search involving helicopters, drones and ground search crews across a vast area spanning two provinces. Duncan, who has been at the network for 20 years, said the police's efforts were nothing short of 'extraordinary.' Nancy Duncan Nancy Duncan, director of operations at the Missing Children's Network. (CTV News) 'It's hard. It's not something that everybody can do, and they have a certain sense of empathy in keeping the family as the priority, and the child, so it's quite nice to see,' she said in an interview. The girl's father, Matthew Bell, reacted on Instagram Wednesday night, thanking those who helped find his daughter. 'Thank you for everyone's help. [sic] Please allow me and my family to take this time with our girl,' he posted. While the young girl recovers from the ordeal, her mother, Rachel-Ella Todd, 34, remains behind bars after being charged with child abandonment. She is scheduled to return to court Friday to set a date for a bail hearing, likely next week. CTV News has reached out to the SQ for an update on the investigation. This is a developing story that will be updated.
CBS News
02-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Colorado survivors gather to mark National Cancer Survivors Day with stories of hope, healing and community
More than 100 cancer survivors gathered at Fiddler's Green on Sunday morning to mark National Cancer Survivors Day with stories of hope, healing, and community. The annual event, themed Honoring Strength and Resilience, offered an opportunity for survivors to reconnect, celebrate their milestones, and pay tribute to those who supported them through their cancer journeys. Nancy Duncan gives Sarah Scannapieco a hug at the National Cancer Survivors Day event. CBS For Nancy Duncan, a Littleton resident, the celebration marked not just her survival, but a full-circle moment of gratitude and giving back. In 2022, Nancy was diagnosed with an aggressive Stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer, a rare and fast-moving form of the disease. "When I first met with the oncologist, I asked about my quality of life," Nancy recalled. "I didn't think I'd be here today." As someone who describes herself as "Type A" — always in control — Nancy said it was difficult to let others step in and help. But she found unexpected strength in the team at AdventHealth Littleton, including her oncology nurse, Sarah Scannapieco, who stood by her throughout her treatment. CBS "There aren't many treatment options for triple-negative breast cancer," Nancy said. "It has to be treated with chemotherapy right away to stop it from growing. It's terrifying when you first hear the diagnosis — I did what no one should do and Googled it." Sarah, her nurse and now dear friend, remembers that time clearly. "We see patients weekly, sometimes daily, for months at a time," Sarah said. "You form strong bonds. They become like a second family to us." Sunday's event was a joyful reunion for Nancy and Sarah, reconnecting after a transformative year for Nancy. "It gives you hope. It gives you guidance. Happiness. All of it," Sarah said of the event. "It's really nice to see everyone come together." National Cancer Survivors Day event at Fiddler's Green. CBS Now two and a half years in remission, Nancy continues her journey with purpose. Through the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program, she volunteers by driving cancer patients to and from their treatment appointments — a way of giving back to the community that helped her heal.
