Humber-Bay of Islands

Humber-Bay of Islands
Newfoundland and Labrador electoral district
Humber-Bay of Islands in relation to other district in Newfoundland
Provincial electoral district
Legislature Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
MHA
 
 		 
Eddie Joyce
Independent
District created 1975
First contested 1975
Last contested 2015
Demographics
Population (2006) 9,936
Electors (2015) 13,412

Humber-Bay of Islands is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. As of 2015 the district has 13,412 eligible voters.[1]

It contains the towns of Irishtown, Hughes Brook, Summerside, Meadows, Gillams, McIvers, Cox's Cove, Mount Moriah, York Harbour, Lark Harbour, and Humber Arm South (Benoit's Cove, Frenchmen's Cove, Halfway Point, and Wood's Island).

While historically, the Curling area of Corner Brook was part of the district. The district was reconfigured in 2015 to include the Humbermouth area of the City of Corner Brook, while maintaining the north and south shores of the Bay of Islands and the Curling area of the city. The Humbermouth area of Corner Brook was previously included in the district of Humber East.

While not a wealthy district, Humber-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.

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. Suspended Liberal Cabinet Minister Eddie Joyce is currently MHA.

Members of the House of Assembly

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

  Member Party Term
  Eddie Joyce Liberal 2011–2018 Independent 2018-
  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

Humber-Bay of Islands

Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2015
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalEddie Joyce4,62284.5%
Progressive ConservativeRonald Jesseau56410.3%
New DemocraticConor Curtis2825.2%

Bay of Islands

Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2011
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalEddie Joyce2,76051.22+5.62
Progressive ConservativeTerry Loder2,00337.18-15.25
New DemocraticTony Adey62511.60+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 Loder2,85452.43+3.00
LiberalEddie Joyce2,48245.60-1.33
New DemocraticCharles Murphy1071.97-1.67
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 Joyce290749.43-8.13
Progressive ConservativeMike Monaghan276046.93+15.77
  NDP Dave (Bud) Quigley 214 3.64 -7.64
Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes % ±
LiberalEddie Joyce316457.56-8.11
Progressive ConservativePaul Hunt171331.16+3.69
  NDP Israel Hann 620 11.28 +4.43
Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 1996
Party Candidate Votes % ±
LiberalBrian Tobin399765.67
Progressive ConservativePaul Hunt167227.47–
  NDP Hayward Pardy 417 6.85

References

  1. ↑ "Summary of Polling Divisions HUMBER-BAY OF ISLANDS" (PDF). Elections Newfoundland and Labrador. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2017.

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