Humber-Bay of Islands is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In 2015, the district had 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. Former Liberal Cabinet Minister Eddie Joyce is currently MHA; he was re-elected as an Independent in 2019."8 notable Liberals uncontested in provincial election race". CBC News Newfoundland and Labrador, June 22, 2015.
Members of the House of Assembly The district has elected the following members of the House of Assembly:
Assembly Years Member Party Bay of Islands 37th 1975–1979 Luke WoodrowProgressive Conservative 38th 1979–1982 39th 1982–1985 40th 1985–1989 Ted Blanchard 41st 1989 Eddie JoyceLiberal 1989–1993Clyde Wells 42nd 1993–1996 43rd 1996–1999 Brian Tobin 44th 1999–2003Eddie Joyce 45th 2003–2007 46th 2007–2011 Terry Loder Progressive Conservative 47th 2011–2015 Eddie Joyce Liberal Humber - Bay of Islands 48th 2015–2018Eddie Joyce Liberal 2018–2019 Independent 49th 2019–2021 50th 2021–2025 51st 2025–present
Election results
Humber-Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands
|NDP |Dave (Bud) Quigley |align="right"|214 |align="right"|3.64 |align="right"|-7.64
|NDP |Israel Hann |align="right"|620 |align="right"|11.28 |align="right"|+4.43
|NDP |Hayward Pardy |align="right"|417 |align="right"|6.85 |align="right"|
See also List of Newfoundland and Labrador provincial electoral districts Canadian provincial electoral districts
References
External links Website of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly Newfoundland & Labrardor Votes 2007. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.