Gander’s 25-Year Legacy of Compassion | Vancouver News

When U.S. airspace vanished after 9/11, the tiny Newfoundland town of Gander became an unlikely refuge—housing 438 stranded travelers in just three days. Mac Moss, then a college principal, watched his campus transform into a bustling haven where students and locals rallied to feed, shelter, and care for guests with nothing but blankets and grit. From repurposed hockey rinks to student nurses handing out prescriptions, Gander’s quiet community proved that kindness can scale when necessity calls. Now, 25 years later, the town celebrates with parades and ceremonies as dignitaries honor the unforgettable spirit of hospitality that turned strangers into family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4e59276681aa6a3