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CTV News
17-07-2025
- CTV News
A 105-year-old violin fell out of a vehicle in B.C., now police are seeking the man who picked it up
A vintage violin that police say fell out of its owner's vehicle in Richmond on Wednesday is seen in this photo provided by police. (Richmond RCMP) The search is on for a person police are calling a Good Samaritan for picking up a vintage violin that fell out of another driver's vehicle in Richmond, B.C., Wednesday. Richmond RCMP said they received a report around 12:25 p.m. that the violin – in a hard, black rectangular case – had fallen out of an open trunk on Francis Road near Gilbert Road, close to the entrance to a commercial plaza. The violin inside the case is a 1920 Carlo Micelli, and the case has two straps on the bottom, allowing it to be worn like a backpack, the detachment said in a news release Thursday. The violin is engraved with the words 'Carlo Micelli Anno 1920,' according to police. Violin maker Carlo Micelli The inside of the violin reads "Carlo Micelli Anno 1920." (Richmond RCMP) Mounties said witnesses in the area 'observed a newer model blue pickup truck pulling over' where the instrument was dropped. The driver got out and retrieved it, putting it in his vehicle and driving off. 'We hope by making this appeal, that anyone with information about the whereabouts of the violin will come forward,' said Cpl. Melissa Lui, in the release. Police urged the finder of the violin – or anyone else with information or video that could be relevant to the case – to call the Richmond RCMP non-emergency line at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2025-22721.
CTV News
14-07-2025
- CTV News
RCMP Fraud Awareness Campaign
RCMP Fraud Awareness Campaign Melissa Lui of the RCMP spoke with Keri Adams on CTV Morning Live and shared tips on how to identify common scams.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Time of India
Six Canadian airports disrupted by bomb threats, later deemed false
Canadian airports returned to normal operations Thursday(July 3) after a wave of bomb threats forced evacuations and delayed dozens of flights. Nav Canada, the country's air navigation service provider, said the threats affected operations at facilities in Ottawa , Montreal, Edmonton , Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver . In a post on social media , Nav Canada said service was gradually resuming following 'the evacuation of a number of our sites' and threat assessments by authorities. RCMP in Richmond, British Columbia, said they received a report of a threat at the Nav Canada control tower at Vancouver International Airport around 2 am local time. 'After the initial investigation, investigators determined this to be a false report and that there is no credible threat to public safety,' said Cpl. Melissa Lui, Richmond RCMP media officer. The tower was evacuated, and no threats were found after a search. A spokesperson for the US Federal Aviation Administration, Kevin Morris, said in a statement that there were 'brief ground stops' at airports in Montreal and Ottawa. These were lifted at around 7:40 am. Eastern time. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tinnitus: what this grandson discovered will surprise you Hearing Magazine Undo Transport Canada spokesperson Hicham Ayoun said the department was working with airport authorities, Nav Canada, and local law enforcement 'to fully assess the situation.' Ayoun added that 'as a result of this morning's events, some flights may still be delayed over the next hours.' The Ottawa airport said in an update shortly after 10 am that it was close to resuming normal operations. Earlier in the day, it had warned of a 'security incident' and potential disruptions. Several flights were delayed, according to the airport's website. Live Events Austin De St. Croix, a traveler at the Ottawa airport, said he was headed to Vancouver when his flight was suddenly canceled. 'I went to check in, and then between checking in and the security gate, they told me my flight was cancelled, no info,' he said. The Vancouver airport confirmed it was 'aware of a security concern' involving Nav Canada operations and other airports. 'Safety and security remain our top priority and a thorough threat assessment was conducted,' it said in a social media post. The Montreal airport also confirmed that it was back in full operation. Richmond RCMP has asked anyone with information related to the threat at Vancouver's Nav Canada tower to contact police and reference file number 2025-21021. Travelers were being advised to check the status of their flights before heading to the airport.
