Humber-Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands
Newfoundland and Labrador electoral district

Bay of Islands in relation to other district in Newfoundland
Provincial electoral district
Legislature Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
MHA
 
 		 

Eddie Joyce
Liberal

District created 1975
First contested 1975
Last contested 2015
Demographics
Population (2006) 9,936
Electors (2011) 7,668

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.[1]

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 the 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 district has elected the following Members of the House of Assembly:

  Member Party Term
  Eddie Joyce Liberal 2011–2015
  Terry Loder Progressive Conservative 2007-2011
  Eddie Joyce Liberal 1999-2007
  Brian Tobin Liberal 1996-1999
  Clyde Wells Liberal 1989-1995
  Eddie Joyce Liberal 1989
  Ted Blanchard Progressive Conservative 1985-1989
  Luke Woodrow Progressive Conservative 1975-1985

Election results

Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2015
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
LiberalEddie Joyce 4,622 84.5%
Progressive ConservativeRonald Jesseau 564 10.3%
New DemocraticConor Curtis 282 5.2%
Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2011
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
LiberalEddie Joyce 2,760 51.22 +5.62
Progressive ConservativeTerry Loder 2,003 37.18 -15.25
New DemocraticTony Adey 625 11.60 +9.63
Total valid votes 5,38899.66
Total rejected ballots 180.34
Turnout 5,40669.98
Electors on the lists 7,725–
Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2007
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
Progressive ConservativeTerry Loder 2,854 52.43 +3.00
LiberalEddie Joyce 2,482 45.60 -1.33
New DemocraticCharles Murphy 107 1.97 -1.67
Total valid votes 5,44499.63
Total rejected ballots 200.37
Turnout 5,46473.45
Electors on the lists 7,439–
Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2003
Party Candidate Votes % ±
LiberalEddie Joyce 2907 49.43 -8.13
Progressive ConservativeMike Monaghan 2760 46.93 +15.77
  NDP Dave (Bud) Quigley 214 3.64 -7.64
Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes % ±
LiberalEddie Joyce 3164 57.56 -8.11
Progressive ConservativePaul Hunt 1713 31.16 +3.69
  NDP Israel Hann 620 11.28 +4.43
Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 1996
Party Candidate Votes % ±
LiberalBrian Tobin 3997 65.67
Progressive ConservativePaul Hunt 1672 27.47 –
  NDP Hayward Pardy 417 6.85

References

  1. ↑ "Summary of Polling Divisions BAY OF ISLANDS" (PDF). Elections Newfoundland and Labrador. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2011.

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