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 Liberal
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.

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. 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	2011–2015
	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

Humber-Bay of Islands

2015 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Liberal	Eddie Joyce	4,622	84.5%
	Progressive Conservative	Ronald Jesseau	564	10.3%
	New Democratic	Conor Curtis	282	5.2%

Bay of Islands

2011 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Liberal	Eddie Joyce	2,760	51.22	+5.62
	Progressive Conservative	Terry Loder	2,003	37.18	-15.25
	New Democratic	Tony Adey	625	11.60	+9.63
Total valid votes			5,388	99.66
Total rejected ballots			18	0.34
Turnout			5,406	69.98
Electors on the lists			7,725	–

2007 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Progressive Conservative	Terry Loder	2,854	52.43	+3.00
	Liberal	Eddie Joyce	2,482	45.60	-1.33
	New Democratic	Charles Murphy	107	1.97	-1.67
Total valid votes			5,444	99.63
Total rejected ballots			20	0.37
Turnout			5,464	73.45
Electors on the lists			7,439	–

Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 2003

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Liberal	Eddie Joyce	2907	49.43	-8.13
	Progressive Conservative	Mike Monaghan	2760	46.93	+15.77
	NDP	Dave (Bud) Quigley	214	3.64	-7.64

Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 1999

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Liberal	Eddie Joyce	3164	57.56	-8.11
	Progressive Conservative	Paul Hunt	1713	31.16	+3.69
	NDP	Israel Hann	620	11.28	+4.43

Newfoundland and Labrador general election, 1996

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Liberal	Brian Tobin	3997	65.67
	Progressive Conservative	Paul Hunt	1672	27.47	–
	NDP	Hayward Pardy	417	6.85

External links

• Website of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
• Newfoundland & Labrardor Votes 2007. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.