CBC News says its coverage of terrorism will continue to be guided by attribution, but the organization is updating how it phrases references to the September 11 attacks. In a editors’ blog post, CBC explains that attribution has long shaped its reporting and aligns with the practices of other major news outlets. The post signals a shift in language guidance surrounding 9/11, though it emphasizes that attribution remains a core principle in terrorism coverage.
The blog entry, published on CBC’s editors blog, notes that CBC has adhered to attribution as a foundational guideline for decades. It does not specify the exact changes to terminology or the new language rules, but it frames the adjustment as a refinement rather than a overhaul. The brief statement reiterates CBC’s commitment to reporting that clearly identifies sources and context when covering terrorism.
No dates, names beyond CBC and 9/11 are provided in the published text. The article also features an image depicting the World Trade Center attacks, illustrating the event central to the language guidance discussion. The piece presents the update as part of CBC’s ongoing editorial process rather than a standalone event. The overall tone remains informational, focusing on consistency in attribution practices while signaling an upcoming refinement in how 9/11 language is used in reporting.
