--- title: "Gander recalls 9/11 aftermath at 'Untold Stories' event" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/gander-recalls-911-aftermath-at-untold-stories-event" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/gander-recalls-911-aftermath-at-untold-stories-event" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/gander-recalls-911-aftermath-at-untold-stories-event.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/gander-recalls-911-aftermath-at-untold-stories-event" category: "Politics" published: "2026-09-11T12:05:30.947Z" source_reported: "2026-09-11T10:19:00.102Z" updated: "2026-09-11T12:05:30.947Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 57 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-11T13:00:19.067633+00:00" --- # Gander recalls 9/11 aftermath at 'Untold Stories' event *Survivors and responders gathered to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks and the town's role.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. One full report with named sources and a document, corroborated by 32 digests. - Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. One full report with named sources and quotes, but most outlets only provided digests. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The language used is measured and proportionate, focusing on remembrance and reflection. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - A ceremony called 'Untold Stories, Reconnected' was held in Gander, Newfoundland, to mark the eve of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. - On September 11, 2001, 38 commercial airliners carrying nearly 7,000 passengers and crew landed in Gander after North American airspace was closed. - David Collenette, then federal minister of transport, ordered 229 passenger jets bound for the United States to land at Canadian airports, including Gander. - Participants shared memories of the kindness and hospitality shown by Gander residents to the stranded passengers. On September 11, 2001, 38 commercial airliners carrying nearly 7,000 passengers and crew landed in Gander, Newfoundland, after North American airspace was closed. The event at Gander International Airport on Thursday was called 'Untold Stories, Reconnected' and marked the eve of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. David Collenette, then federal minister of transport, ordered 229 passenger jets bound for the United States to land at Canadian airports, including Gander. Passengers and crew were kept on planes for hours due to security concerns. Collenette stated he believed the decisions made were the right ones. Pilot Guy Gullick, who was flying US Airways Flight 3, recalled an airport employee telling him, 'nothing happens here. You're safe.' This sentiment was echoed by Salvation Army officer Marlene George, who told a stranded passenger, 'if you have to be stranded anywhere in the world, you landed in the right place.' Hospitality worker Susan Scharpegge was noted for working long hours and sleeping on the floor at a hotel to accommodate passengers. ## Coverage comparison ## What the coverage left out None of the reports analysed mentioned the specific number of commercial airliners that landed in Gander, stating only '38 planes' or 'nearly 7,000 passengers'. The full report from CBC News stated that 38 commercial airliners touched down in Gander, delivering nearly 7,000 passengers and crew. No right-rated outlet ran this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 29 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 69% (20) - Centre: 31% (9) - Right: 0% (0) 4 of 33 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-11T13:00:19.067633+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-11T13:30:14.426Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Fifteen left-rated reports focused on the ceremony and the personal recollections of those involved. These reports highlighted the experiences of passengers and responders, including pilot Guy Gullick's memory of being told 'nothing happens here. You're safe.' They also mentioned David Collenette's role in ordering flights to land and Susan Scharpegge's efforts. The Salvation Army officer Marlene George's quote about Gander being the 'right place' to be stranded was also featured. ### Centre - Nine centre-rated reports also covered the ceremony and the anniversary. These digests noted that thousands were expected for the event marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. They mentioned that 38 planes carrying more than 6,500 passengers were grounded in Gander after the attacks. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 18 - unknown: 7 - veryHigh: 8 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-morning-update-gander-remembers-25-years-later) — Morning Update: Gander remembers, 25 years later - [dailyguardian.ca](https://dailyguardian.ca/25-years-after-9-11-ganders-message-of-kindness-still-resonates) — 25 years after 9/11, Gander’s message of kindness still resonates - [National Observer](https://nationalobserver.com/2026/09/11/news/thousands-are-expected-gander-nl-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago) — Thousands are expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [Condé Nast Traveler](https://cntraveler.com/story/an-ode-to-gander-airport-25-years-after-9-11) — An Ode to Gander Airport, 25 Years After 9/11 - [MSNBCTV NEWS](https://msnbctv.news/an-ode-to-gander-airport-25-years-after-9-11) — An Ode to Gander Airport, 25 Years After 9/11 - [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/09/11/in-the-news-today-gander-remembers-9-11-carney-cabinet-meetings-wrap-tiff-day-2) — In the news today: Gander remembers 9/11, Carney cabinet meetings wrap, TIFF Day 2 - [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/09/11/thousands-expected-in-gander-n-l-for-ceremony-marking-9-11-attacks-25-years-ago) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/national-news/in-the-news-today-gander-remembers-911-carney-cabinet-meetings-wrap-tiff-day-2-12767092) — In the news today: Gander remembers 9/11, Carney cabinet meetings wrap, TIFF Day 2 - [flamboroughtoday.com](https://flamboroughtoday.com/national-news/in-the-news-today-gander-remembers-911-carney-cabinet-meetings-wrap-tiff-day-2-12767091) — In the news today: Gander remembers 9/11, Carney cabinet meetings wrap, TIFF Day 2 - [The Lethbridge Herald](https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-news/2026/09/11/in-the-news-today-gander-remembers-9-11-carney-cabinet-meetings-wrap-tiff-day-2) — In the news today: Gander remembers 9/11, Carney cabinet meetings wrap, TIFF Day 2 - [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/09/11/in-the-news-today-gander-remembers-9-11-carney-cabinet-meetings-wrap-tiff-day-2) — In the news today: Gander remembers 9/11, Carney cabinet meetings wrap, TIFF Day 2 - [Narcity](https://narcity.com/thousands-expected-in-newfoundland-for-9-11-event) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/thousands-expected-in-gander-n-l-for-ceremony-marking-9-11-attacks-25-years-ago/article_4422a724-3d12-5c74-bb6c-59caac201a7a.html) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-news/thousands-expected-in-gander-nl-for-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago-12767074) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/national-news/thousands-expected-in-gander-nl-for-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago-12767074) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/national-news/thousands-expected-in-gander-nl-for-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago-12767074) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/national-news/thousands-expected-in-gander-nl-for-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago-12767074) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [Collingwood Today](https://collingwoodtoday.ca/national-news/thousands-expected-in-gander-nl-for-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago-12767074) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/national-news/thousands-expected-in-gander-nl-for-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago-12767074) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/national/thousands-expected-in-gander-nl-for-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago-12767074) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/national-news/thousands-expected-in-gander-nl-for-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago-12767074) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [ElliotLakeToday.com](https://elliotlaketoday.com/national-news/thousands-expected-in-gander-nl-for-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago-12767074) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [The NOTL Local](https://notllocal.com/national-news/thousands-expected-in-gander-nl-for-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago-12767074) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2026/09/11/thousands-expected-in-gander-n-l-for-ceremony-marking-9-11-attacks-25-years-ago) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/national-news/thousands-expected-in-gander-nl-for-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago-12767074) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/national-news/thousands-expected-in-gander-nl-for-ceremony-marking-911-attacks-25-years-ago-12767074) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/09/11/thousands-expected-in-gander-n-l-for-ceremony-marking-9-11-attacks-25-years-ago) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/canada/in-the-news-today-gander-remembers-9-11-carney-cabinet-meetings-wrap-tiff-day-2/article_fd61e84b-ceb5-577c-9fd4-4394d1346828.html) — In the news today: Gander remembers 9/11, Carney cabinet meetings wrap, TIFF Day 2 - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/canada/thousands-expected-in-gander-n-l-for-ceremony-marking-9-11-attacks-25-years-ago/article_23b8aea5-0854-5995-83ed-3577c20b19ac.html) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/canada/thousands-expected-in-gander-n-l-for-ceremony-marking-9-11-attacks-25-years-ago/article_b83c1691-11c4-5d37-896c-9a58e4414184.html) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/canada/2026/09/11/thousands-expected-in-gander-n-l-for-ceremony-marking-9-11-attacks-25-years-ago) — Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago - [CBC News](https://cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/gander-stories-anniversary-9.7339662) — 'Nothing happens here. You're safe': 9/11 survivors, responders recall attack aftermath - [Les Affaires](https://lesaffaires.com/communique-de-presse/avis-aux-medias-la-gouverneure-generale-prononcera-une-allocution-a-la-ceremonie-commemorative-marquant-le-25e-anniversaire-des-attentats-du-11-septembre-a-gander) — Media Advisory - Governor General to Deliver Remarks at the Commemorative Ceremony Marking the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks in Gander ## Questions **What event took place in Gander, Newfoundland?** A ceremony called 'Untold Stories, Reconnected' was held in Gander to mark the eve of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. It brought together passengers and responders who experienced the aftermath of the attacks when the town became a refuge. **How many planes landed in Gander on 9/11?** On September 11, 2001, 38 commercial airliners carrying nearly 7,000 passengers and crew landed in Gander after North American airspace was closed. This event is being commemorated 25 years later. **Who ordered the planes to land in Gander?** David Collenette, who was the federal minister of transport at the time, ordered 229 passenger jets bound for the United States to land at Canadian airports, including Gander, in response to the 9/11 attacks. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/gander-recalls-911-aftermath-at-untold-stories-event. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Gander recalls 9/11 aftermath at 'Untold Stories' event", https://mediabias.news/politics/gander-recalls-911-aftermath-at-untold-stories-event