Ministerial Statement: Provincial Government Marks 17th Anniversary of Cougar 491 TragedyMinisterial Statement: Provincial Government Marks 17th Anniversary of Cougar 491 Tragedy

The article reports that multiple government figures offered condolences after two Harbour Round fishermen died and a survivor was rescued, including statements from Baie Verte-Green Bay MHA Lin Paddock, federal MP Clifford Small, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson, Premier Tony Wakeham, and Liberal leader John Hogan. It notes the provincial and federal…

The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly marked the 17th anniversary of the Cougar Flight 491 crash, acknowledging the loss of 17 people in 2009. A memorial service is planned for March 12, 2026, at Elim Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. John’s, with Energy NL noting the incident’s impact on safety in the offshore energy industry.

The article reports that 17 people died in Cougar Flight 491 when it crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in 2009, and that a small gathering at Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John’s marks the 17-year anniversary with a memorial for those who died. It also notes plans for a memorial service at Elim Pentecostal Tabernacle, livestreamed at 7 p.m. NT, and mentions a…