Bonavista North

Bonavista North was a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It existed from when Newfoundland joined confederation in 1949 until 2015.

Bonavista North
Newfoundland and Labrador electoral district
Bonavista North in relation to other district in Newfoundland
Defunct provincial electoral district
LegislatureNewfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
District created1949
First contested1949
Last contested2011
Demographics
Population (2006)10,064
Electors (2011)6,956

As of 2011 the district had 6,956 eligible voters.[1]

When it was abolished in 2015, it contained the communities of: Trinity, Centreville, Wareham, Indian Bay, Greenspond, Valleyfield, Badger's Quay, Pool's Island, Brookfield, Wesleyville, Pound Cove, Templeman, Newtown, Cape Freels, Lumsden, Deadman's Bay, Musgrave Harbour, Ladle Cove, Aspen Cove, Carmanville, Noggin Cove, Frederickton, Davidsville, Main Point, Gander Bay South, Clarke's Head, Victoria Cove, and Wing's Point.

The district's principal industry was fishing. Former Premier Beaton Tulk represented the district until he resigned in 2002.

The district was abolished in 2015 and replaced by Fogo Island-Cape Freels and Bonavista.

Members of the House of Assembly

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

  Member Party Term
  Eli Cross Progressive Conservative 2011–2015
  Harry Harding Progressive Conservative 2002-2011
  Beaton Tulk Liberal 1996-2002
  Tom Lush Liberal 1985-1996
  W. George Cross Progressive Conservative 1982-1985
  Len Stirling Liberal 1979-1982
  W. George Cross Progressive Conservative 1975-1979
  Paul S. Thoms Liberal 1971-1975
  Beaton Abbott Liberal 1966-1971
  Joey Smallwood Liberal 1962-1966
  Edward S. Spencer Liberal 1959-1962
  Joey Smallwood Liberal 1949-1959

Election results
2011 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes%
Progressive ConservativeEli Cross1,72346.47
LiberalPaul Kean1,51840.94
New DemocraticJohn Coaker46712.59
Total valid votes 3,70899.54
Total rejected ballots 170.46
Turnout 3,72553.71
Electors on the lists 6,935–
2007 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes%
Progressive ConservativeHarry Harding2,88367.76
LiberalWinston Carter1,29230.36
New DemocraticE. Howard Parsons801.88
Total valid votes 4,25599.02
Total rejected ballots 420.98
Turnout 4,29759.20
Electors on the lists 7,258–
2003 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Progressive ConservativeHarry Harding338458.33%+1.26%
LiberalChurence Rogers230139.67%-2.67%
  NDP E. Howard Parsons 116 2.00% +1.42%
By-Election, 2002 On the resignation of Beaton Tulk
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Progressive ConservativeHarry Harding342457.07%+32.60%
LiberalBeaton Tulk254042.34%-33.19%
  NDP E. Howard Parsons 35 0.58% +0.58%
1999 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
LiberalBeaton Tulk394375.53%+18.84%
Progressive ConservativeJames Cooze127724.47%-14.37%
1996 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
LiberalBeaton Tulk359456.69%
Progressive ConservativeSam Winsor246338.84%–
  NDP Wayne Davis 283 4.46%
1993 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
LiberalTom Lush3722
Progressive ConservativeJohn Ackermann1770––
  NDP Ed Brown 349
1989 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
LiberalThomas Lush3470
Progressive ConservativeEli Cross2351––
  NDP Ingwald Feltham 117
1985 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
LiberalTom Lush2983
Progressive ConservativeW. George Cross2861––
  NDP John Blackwood 150
  Independent Wayne Davis 58
1982 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Progressive ConservativeWalter George Cross2972––
LiberalLen Stirling2678

References
  1. "Summary of Polling Divisions BONAVISTA NORTH" (PDF). Elections Newfoundland and Labrador. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2011.

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