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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…
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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.
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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…
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