Overview
Air travel and border security changed forever a decade ago with the terrorist attacks in the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001. For the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the CBC is exploring the long-term effects that are being felt by Canadians.
In Vancouver, we're going back to Vancouver International Airport, where 8,500 air passengers were stranded after their planes were diverted. We're speaking with B.C. residents who were in New York, New Yorkers who now live in B.C., and with Muslims who were targeted in the days and weeks following the attacks. We're also looking at the economic and political fallout after 9/11, as security spending was increased and border access became restricted.attacks. We're also looking at the economic and political reactions to 9/11, as security spending ramped up and border access became restricted.
What's on CBC Radio One and CBC Television
Monday, Sept. 5: The new border security
CBC Radio One: The Early Edition at 5:30 - 8:37 a.m.
The world changed in an instant 10 years ago. CBC radio explores how air security and air travel have evolved since 9/11
CBC Television: CBC News Vancouver at 5, 5:30 & 6 p.m.
The economy has felt some of the biggest aftershocks of the 9/11 attacks. Increased security at U.S. border crossings slowed down traffic and trade. CBC Vancouver visits the Pacific Highway truck border crossing to see how new security measures are affecting truckers and cross-border trade.
Tuesday, Sept. 6: Terror and inconvenience
CBC Radio One: The Early Edition at 5:30 - 8:37 a.m.
CBC Television: CBC News Vancouver at 5, 5:30 & 6 p.m.
Each new terror threat since 9/11 has created a new layer of security at airports. Everything is suspect, from shoes to liquids to what you might have hidden under your clothes. But is there a better way? CBC Vancouver looks at one of the newest tools that's already been tested at YVR.
Plus: Problems with the no-fly list. Kathy Tomlinson finds out what happens when someone with your name is barred from flying.
Wednesday, Sept. 7: Feeling the impact
CBC Radio One: The Early Edition at 5:30 - 8:37 a.m.
We speak with Maher Arar, who was paid more than $10 million in compensation by Canada for its role in his deportation to Syria in 2002. Arar rarely flies because he's on the U.S. no-fly list, but he's found one carrier that will take him.
CBC Television: CBC News Vancouver at 5, 5:30 & 6 p.m.
New security measures can mean added costs for travellers. We look at how businesses are adapting and how some consumers are choosing to pay more to ease their way through the security lineups.
Thursday, Sept. 8: New York memories + Being Muslim in post 9/11 Canada
CBC Radio One: The Early Edition at 5:30 - 8:37 a.m.
On 9/11 people around the world were worried about friends and loved ones in New York. The CBC's Rick Cluff was among them, as his childhood friend worked on the 74th floor of the World Trade Centre. BC Ferries CEO David Hahn who was working in Manhattan, just blocks away from the World Trade Centre, discusses how that experience has shaped his approach to security at BC Ferries.
CBC Television: CBC News Vancouver at 5, 5:30 & 6 p.m.
The days after the attacks were difficult for Muslims in Vancouver, as threats were levelled against them and at Islamic schools.
The CBC looks at what those early days were like and what has changed for Muslims living in B.C.
Friday, Sept. 9: Remembering Sept. 11 at YVR
CBC Radio One: The Early Edition at 5:30 - 8:37 a.m.
Vancouver remembers 9/11 at YVR, where 34 diverted planes landed, including three that NORAD believed could have been hijacked. Hear from airport workers who dealt first with the tense moments and later with 8,500 unexpected guests.
Saturday, Sept. 10 & Sunday Sept 11: Live coverage and memorials
CBC Television: CBC News Vancouver Saturday at 10 p.m. and Sunday at 11 p.m.
CBC takes you to Ground Zero for the 10th anniversary memorial ceremony and back to YVR to see how Vancouver remembers 9/11.
Share your comments, reactions and personal stories
What do you think is the biggest change that Canadians are living with 10 years into the post- 9/11 world?
Do you think we're living with less trust, less privacy and more surveillance?
Has our relationship with other countries been altered, and are we closer to or more estranged from our biggest trading partner, the U.S.?
Or is the biggest change inside each of us: Are we now living with more love, more sadness — or more fear?
