The town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada, will remember the 9/11 attacks on Friday. US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra plans to attend. Some local people do not want him there. They are angry because the US and Canada now have serious problems over trade and comments by US President Donald Trump about Canada becoming the 51st US state.

On 11 September 2001, the US closed its airspace after attacks in New York and near Washington. Gander took in 38 planes and more than 6,000 people from 95 countries. Local people gave them food, beds, clothes and medicine for five days. About 3,000 people died in the attacks. Gander became famous for its kindness and its welcome.

The town council says it is right to invite a US official to the event. It wants to remember the people who died, not discuss politics. Mayor Percy Farwell says Gander showed love and care 25 years ago. He hopes people will put the political problems aside. Hoekstra is still expected to attend, but anger about his visit may continue.