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Bay of Islands (electoral district)
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Bay of Islands is a provincial
electoral district
for the House of Assembly
of Newfoundland and Labrador
, Canada
. As of 2011 the district has 7,688 eligible voters.
It contains the towns of Curling
, Irishtown, Hughes Brook
, Summerside, Meadows
, Gillams
, McIvers
, Cox's Cove
, Mount Moriah
, Humber Arm South
, York Harbour
and Lark Harbour
.
While not a wealthy district, Bay of Islands is more economically vibrant than other rural districts. Its economy is driven by the fishery and tourism, to a limited extent. Many residents work in Corner Brook.
Communities in the district: Part of City of Corner Brook, Benoit's Cove, Cox's Cove, Frenchmen's Cove, Gillams, Halfway Point, Hughes Brook, Irishtown-Summerside, Lark Harbour, McIvers, Meadows, Mount Moriah, Petries, Wood's Island, York Harbour.
This district was home to back-to-back premiers. Immediately after becoming leader of the Liberals, Brian Tobin chose this district, vacated by Clyde Wells.
has elected the following Members of the House of Assembly
:
|Liberal
|Eddie Joyce
|align="right"|2,760
|align="right"|51.22
|align="right"|+5.62
|-
|Progressive Conservative
|Terry Loder
|align="right"|2,003
|align="right"|37.18
|align="right"|-15.25
|-
|NDP
|Tony Adey
|align="right"|625
|align="right"|11.6
|align="right"|+9.63
|}
|-
|Progressive Conservative
|Terry Loder
|align="right"|2854
|align="right"|52.43
|align="right"|+3.00
|-
|Liberal
|Eddie Joyce
|align="right"|2482
|align="right"|45.6
|align="right"|-1.33
|-
|NDP
|Charles Murphy
|align="right"|107
|align="right"|1.97
|align="right"|-1.67
|}
|-
|Liberal
|Eddie Joyce
|align="right"|2907
|align="right"|49.43
|align="right"|-8.13
|-
|Progressive Conservative
|Mike Monaghan
|align="right"|2760
|align="right"|46.93
|align="right"|+15.77
|-
|NDP
|Dave (Bud) Quigley
|align="right"|214
|align="right"|3.64
|align="right"|-7.64
|}
|-
|Liberal
|Eddie Joyce
|align="right"|3164
|align="right"|57.56
|align="right"|-8.11
|-
|Progressive Conservative
|Paul Hunt
|align="right"|1713
|align="right"|31.16
|align="right"|+3.69
|-
|NDP
|Israel Hann
|align="right"|620
|align="right"|11.28
|align="right"|+4.43
|}
|-
|Liberal
|Brian Tobin
|align="right"|3997
|align="right"|65.67
|align="right"|
|-
|Progressive Conservative
|Paul Hunt
|align="right"|1672
|align="right"|27.47
|align="right"|
|-
|NDP
|Hayward Pardy
|align="right"|417
|align="right"|6.85
|align="right"|
|}
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for the House of Assembly
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of Newfoundland and Labrador
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, Canada
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. As of 2011 the district has 7,688 eligible voters.
It contains the towns of Curling
Curling, Newfoundland and Labrador
Curling is a sub-division of the city of Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. Located in the humber arm of the Bay of Islands, Curling was originally a fishing community. It is the oldest section of Corner Brook.-History:...
, Irishtown, Hughes Brook
Hughes Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
Hughes Brook is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 197 in the Canada 2006 Census. It is located to the northeast of Corner Brook, in the western Bay of Islands area.-See also:...
, Summerside, Meadows
Meadows, Newfoundland and Labrador
Meadows is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 637 in the Canada 2006 Census.-See also:* List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador...
, Gillams
Gillams, Newfoundland and Labrador
-See also:*List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador...
, McIvers
McIvers, Newfoundland and Labrador
McIvers is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 571 in the Canada 2006 Census.-See also:* List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador...
, Cox's Cove
Cox's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Cox's Cove is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 646 in the Canada 2006 Census. The small community is mainly based on the fishery and mink farm and construction industries.- History :...
, Mount Moriah
Mount Moriah, Newfoundland and Labrador
Mount Moriah is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 752 in the Canada 2006 Census.- See also :* List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador...
, Humber Arm South
Humber Arm South
Humber Arm South is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 1,854 in the Canada 2006 Census. The Town's Post Office is located in Benoit's Cove...
, York Harbour
York Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador
York Harbour is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Post Office was established in 1960. The first Postmistress was Mrs. Stella Wheeler. The population was 356 in 2006.;...
and Lark Harbour
Lark Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador
Lark Harbour is small fishing community on the western coast of Newfoundland, on the south side of the Bay of Islands and west of the City of Corner Brook.Combined with neighbouring York Harbour, there is a population of about 1,100...
.
While not a wealthy district, Bay of Islands is more economically vibrant than other rural districts. Its economy is driven by the fishery and tourism, to a limited extent. Many residents work in Corner Brook.
Communities in the district: Part of City of Corner Brook, Benoit's Cove, Cox's Cove, Frenchmen's Cove, Gillams, Halfway Point, Hughes Brook, Irishtown-Summerside, Lark Harbour, McIvers, Meadows, Mount Moriah, Petries, Wood's Island, York Harbour.
This district was home to back-to-back premiers. Immediately after becoming leader of the Liberals, Brian Tobin chose this district, vacated by Clyde Wells.
Members of the House of Assembly
The districtElectoral district (Canada)
An electoral district in Canada, also known as a constituency or a riding, is a geographical constituency upon which Canada's representative democracy is based...
has elected the following Members of the House of Assembly
Member of the House of Assembly
A Member of the House of Assembly is a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in Canada.Other Provinces and TerritoriesMembers of other Canadian provincial and territorial assemblies employ the titles:...
:
| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Joyce Eddie Joyce Eddie Joyce is a Canadian politician, who represents the district of Bay of Islands in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. Joyce held the seat in 1989, from 1999 to 2007 and was elected in 2011 for the Liberal Party.... |
Liberal Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a political party in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and the provincial wing of the Liberal Party of Canada. It is the Official Opposition and currently holds six seats in the provincial legislature.-Origins:The party originated in... |
2011-present |
Terry Loder Terry Loder Terry Loder is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented the district of Bay of Islands in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 2007 to 2011... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador For pre-1949 Conservative parties see Conservative parties in Newfoundland The Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a centre-right provincial political party in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Originally founded in 1949 the party has formed the Government of... |
2007-2011 |
Eddie Joyce Eddie Joyce Eddie Joyce is a Canadian politician, who represents the district of Bay of Islands in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. Joyce held the seat in 1989, from 1999 to 2007 and was elected in 2011 for the Liberal Party.... |
Liberal Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a political party in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and the provincial wing of the Liberal Party of Canada. It is the Official Opposition and currently holds six seats in the provincial legislature.-Origins:The party originated in... |
1999-2007 |
Brian Tobin Brian Tobin Brian Vincent Tobin, PC is a Canadian businessman and former politician. Tobin served as the sixth Premier of Newfoundland from 1996 to 2000. Tobin was also a prominent Member of Parliament and served as a Cabinet Minister in Jean Chrétien's Liberal government.- Early life, education, and family... |
Liberal Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a political party in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and the provincial wing of the Liberal Party of Canada. It is the Official Opposition and currently holds six seats in the provincial legislature.-Origins:The party originated in... |
1996-1999 |
Clyde Wells Clyde Wells Clyde Kirby Wells, QC was the fifth Premier of Newfoundland and was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador from 1999 to March 2009... |
Liberal Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a political party in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and the provincial wing of the Liberal Party of Canada. It is the Official Opposition and currently holds six seats in the provincial legislature.-Origins:The party originated in... |
1989-1995 |
Eddie Joyce Eddie Joyce Eddie Joyce is a Canadian politician, who represents the district of Bay of Islands in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. Joyce held the seat in 1989, from 1999 to 2007 and was elected in 2011 for the Liberal Party.... |
Liberal Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a political party in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and the provincial wing of the Liberal Party of Canada. It is the Official Opposition and currently holds six seats in the provincial legislature.-Origins:The party originated in... |
1989 |
Ted Blanchard | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador For pre-1949 Conservative parties see Conservative parties in Newfoundland The Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a centre-right provincial political party in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Originally founded in 1949 the party has formed the Government of... |
1985-1989 |
Luke Woodrow | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador For pre-1949 Conservative parties see Conservative parties in Newfoundland The Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a centre-right provincial political party in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Originally founded in 1949 the party has formed the Government of... |
1975-1985 |
Election results
|-|Liberal
|Eddie Joyce
Eddie Joyce
Eddie Joyce is a Canadian politician, who represents the district of Bay of Islands in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. Joyce held the seat in 1989, from 1999 to 2007 and was elected in 2011 for the Liberal Party....
|align="right"|2,760
|align="right"|51.22
|align="right"|+5.62
|-
|Progressive Conservative
|Terry Loder
Terry Loder
Terry Loder is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented the district of Bay of Islands in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 2007 to 2011...
|align="right"|2,003
|align="right"|37.18
|align="right"|-15.25
|-
|NDP
|Tony Adey
|align="right"|625
|align="right"|11.6
|align="right"|+9.63
|}
|-
|Progressive Conservative
|Terry Loder
|align="right"|2854
|align="right"|52.43
|align="right"|+3.00
|-
|Liberal
|Eddie Joyce
|align="right"|2482
|align="right"|45.6
|align="right"|-1.33
|-
|NDP
|Charles Murphy
|align="right"|107
|align="right"|1.97
|align="right"|-1.67
|}
|-
|Liberal
|Eddie Joyce
|align="right"|2907
|align="right"|49.43
|align="right"|-8.13
|-
|Progressive Conservative
|Mike Monaghan
|align="right"|2760
|align="right"|46.93
|align="right"|+15.77
|-
|NDP
|Dave (Bud) Quigley
|align="right"|214
|align="right"|3.64
|align="right"|-7.64
|}
|-
|Liberal
|Eddie Joyce
|align="right"|3164
|align="right"|57.56
|align="right"|-8.11
|-
|Progressive Conservative
|Paul Hunt
|align="right"|1713
|align="right"|31.16
|align="right"|+3.69
|-
|NDP
|Israel Hann
|align="right"|620
|align="right"|11.28
|align="right"|+4.43
|}
|-
|Liberal
|Brian Tobin
Brian Tobin
Brian Vincent Tobin, PC is a Canadian businessman and former politician. Tobin served as the sixth Premier of Newfoundland from 1996 to 2000. Tobin was also a prominent Member of Parliament and served as a Cabinet Minister in Jean Chrétien's Liberal government.- Early life, education, and family...
|align="right"|3997
|align="right"|65.67
|align="right"|
|-
|Progressive Conservative
|Paul Hunt
|align="right"|1672
|align="right"|27.47
|align="right"|
|-
|NDP
|Hayward Pardy
|align="right"|417
|align="right"|6.85
|align="right"|
|}
External links
- Website of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
- Newfoundland & Labrardor Votes 2007. Canadian Broadcasting CorporationCanadian Broadcasting CorporationThe Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
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