Canadian journalists reflect on covering 9/11 attacks

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, prominent journalists are reflecting on the triumphs and regrets experienced by Canadian newsrooms while covering the tragedy.

Michelle Shephard, then a crime reporter for the Toronto Star, recalls rushing to New York City alongside colleagues to report from Ground Zero. The coverage required an extraordinary collective effort during a period when verifiable facts were scarce and the world was gripped by fear.

Journalists faced significant physical and emotional challenges, highlighting the risks associated with reporting on traumatic global events. The reflections examine how newsroom decisions during that time shaped the Canadian public's understanding of the attacks and the subsequent shifts in global security and international politics.