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Gander, N.L., marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with pride and sorrowWhen airspace was closed in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, 38 planes with almost 7,000 bewildered passengers landed in Gander, N.L., a town of 10,000 residents.FeaturesSep 11, 2021
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N.L. RCMP seize 17-year-old’s novice driver’s licence after clocking vehicle at 180 km/hPolice say at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2020, officers were conducting radar enforcement just west of Gander when they observed a vehicle travelling at high speeds.CrimeJan 3, 2020
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Iconic Gander airport lounge aims to reopen as hub for community, touristsAfter being sealed off from the public for decades, the airport's lounge is set to reopen this year.CanadaJan 2, 2020
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Dawna Friesen: The Gander of 9/11 reminds us that good places still existDawna Friesen says it’s no surprise to her that the story of what the people in Newfoundland did in the days after 9/11 has become such a smash hit on Broadway.CanadaSep 11, 2018
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Canadian play about Newfoundland town’s 9/11 legacy wins Tony for musical directionThe play is set in Gander, N.L., which saw its population double in size as it sheltered 6,579 passengers and crew from planes diverted when U.S. air space was closed.CanadaJun 11, 2017
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‘Come From Away’ superfans keep returning for musical’s message of kindness"I kind of feel that we've lost that in a sense, so it just made me feel good about humanity again."CanadaJun 9, 2017
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From Gander to Broadway: The journey of ‘Come From Away’As a theatre producer in Toronto, Michael Rubinoff was always on the lookout for stories that would translate into musicals. He found unexpected inspiration in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.EntertainmentJun 7, 2017
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Canada’s legacy after 9/11: How Gander opened its arms to thousands of stranded passengersAfter 9/11 tragedy, Canadians in Gander, N.L., opened their arms to the flood of stranded travellers who landed in their town of less than 10,000.CanadaJun 3, 2017
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Canadian play chronicling aftermath of Sept. 11 attacks nominated for 7 Tony awards"Come From Away" received nominations including a nod for best musical, best score and best book for a musical,CanadaMay 2, 2017
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Broadway writer of ‘Come From Away’ considers Saskatoon ‘amazing art city’One on the writers of the Broadway hit “Come From Away” grew up in Saskatoon and fondly remembers the city’s art scene.EntertainmentMar 24, 2017
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