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Gander (electoral District)
Gander is a provinces and territories of Canada, provincial electoral district (Canada), electoral district for the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly, House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It includes the town of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Gander and the surrounding communities of Appleton, Newfoundland and Labrador, Appleton, Gambo, Newfoundland and Labrador, Gambo, Glenwood, Newfoundland and Labrador, Glenwood, and Benton. Gander, which has an airport and military history, is a service centre for a large region of the province. Voters in Gander often swing between the Liberal and Progressive Conservative columns, often electing members who sat on the government benches, making it an important swing district in the province. Members of the House of Assembly The Electoral district (Canada), district has elected the following Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly, members of the House of Assembly: Election results ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gander Electoral District Map
Gander may refer to: * Gander (goose), an adult male goose Places Canada * Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, a town in Canada ** Gander (electoral district), a provincial electoral district ** Gander Academy, an elementary school in Gander ** Gander Collegiate, a high school in Gander ** Gander International Airport, a major airport in Newfoundland and Labrador ** CFB Gander, also known as 9 Wing Gander, a Canadian air force base co-located at Gander International Airport * Gander Bay, Newfoundland * Gander Lake, Newfoundland * Gander River, Newfoundland * Gander terrane, a continental fragment in Newfoundland * Gander Island, part of the Moore Islands, British Columbia France/Luxembourg * Gander (Moselle), a small river People * Gander (surname) * "Gander", nickname of Monty Stratton (1912-1982), Major League Baseball pitcher Fictional characters * Gladstone Gander, a Walt Disney fictional character created by cartoonist Carl Barks * Goosetave Gander, a fictional character of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
35th General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 35th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in October 1971. The votes were evenly divided between the Liberal Party and the Progressive Conservatives. The election resulted in a hung parliament where neither party was able to form a stable government. There was one session of the 35th General Assembly: Ewart John Arlington Harnum served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland The lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador () is the representative in Newfoundland and Labrador of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada. The li .... Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1971: By-elections None Notes References {{Newfoundland and Labrador politics Terms of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
44th General Assembly Of Newfoundland And Labrador
The members of the 44th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in February 1999. The general assembly sat from 1999 to 2003. The Liberal Party led by Brian Tobin formed the government. After Tobin reentered federal politics in October 2000, Beaton Tulk became interim party leader and Premier. Roger Grimes was elected party leader in February 2001. Lloyd Snow served as speaker. Arthur Maxwell House served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador The lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador () is the representative in Newfoundland and Labrador of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada. The li ... until 2002. Edward Roberts succeeded House as lieutenant-governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1999: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandra Kelly
Sandra Kelly (born April 13, 1949) is a Canadian former elected official. She sat in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1996 to 2003 as a member of the Liberals. She served as the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation and the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Technology. She represented the electoral district of Gander. The daughter of Hardy West and Doris Wellon, she was born Sandra West in Gander and was educated there, at the General Hospital School of Nursing in St. John's and at Dalhousie University Dalhousie University (commonly known as Dal) is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Bible Hill, and a second medical school campus ..., where she received a diploma in community health nursing. In 1970, she married Ronald Patrick Kelly. She was Mayor of Gander from 1993 to 1996. She was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1996 and r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
43rd General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 43rd General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in February 1996. The general assembly sat from March 20, 1996 to January 18, 1999. The Liberal Party led by Brian Tobin formed the government. Lloyd Snow served as speaker. There were three sessions of the 43rd General Assembly: Frederick Russell served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland until 1997. Arthur Maxwell House Arthur Maxwell House, (August 10, 1926 – October 17, 2013) was a Canadian neurologist and the tenth lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. Born in Glovertown, Newfoundland, he graduated from medical school at Dalhousie University i ... succeeded Russell as lieutenant-governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1996: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes References {{Newfoundland and Labrador politics Terms of the General As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Vey
Gary Vey was a Canadian politician, who sat in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1995 to 1996 as a member of the Liberals. He represented the electoral district of Gander. CBC News
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42nd General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 42nd General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in May 1993. The general assembly sat from May 20, 1993 to January 29, 1996. The Liberal Party led by Clyde Wells formed the government. Paul Dicks served as speaker until 1995. Lloyd Snow succeeded Dicks as speaker. There were three sessions of the 42nd General Assembly: Frederick Russell served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland The lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador () is the representative in Newfoundland and Labrador of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada. The li .... Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1993: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes References {{Newfoundland and Labrador politics Terms of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Lab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
41st General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 41st General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in April 1989. The general assembly sat from May 25, 1989 to April 5, 1993. The Liberal Party led by Clyde Wells formed the government. Thomas Lush served as speaker. There were five sessions of the 41st General Assembly: James McGrath served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland until 1991. Frederick Russell Frederick William Russell, KStJ (September 10, 1923 - June 20, 2001) was a Canadian businessman and the ninth lieutenant governor of Newfoundland. Born in St. John's, he studied at Dalhousie University and the Atlantic School for Advanced Busi ... succeeded McGrath as lieutenant governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1989: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes References {{Newfoundland and Labrador politics Terms of the General Assembly of New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winston Baker
Winston Baker (born December 17, 1939) was a Canadian politician, who sat in the Newfoundland House of Assembly The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly () is the Unicameralism, unicameral deliberative assembly of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It meets in the Confederation Bu ... from 1985 to 1995 as a member of the Liberals. He represented the electoral district of Gander. Baker was deputy mayor for Gander from 1981 to 1985. He was defeated by Hazel Newhook when he ran for the Gander seat in the Newfoundland assembly in 1982; Baker defeated Newhook to win the seat in 1985. He ran unsuccessfully for the party leadership in 1987, losing to Clyde Wells. Baker served as government house leader, president of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance. Baker resigned his seat in 1995. References Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador MHAs 1939 births Living people 20th-century members ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
40th General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 40th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in April 1985. The general assembly sat from April 25, 1985 to March 29, 1989. The Progressive Conservative Party led by Brian Peckford formed the government. Tom Rideout succeeded Peckford as party leader and Premier in March 1989. Patrick McNicholas served as speaker. There were four sessions of the 40th General Assembly: William Anthony Paddon served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland The lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador () is the representative in Newfoundland and Labrador of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada. The li ... until 1986. James McGrath succeeded Paddon as lieutenant governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1985: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
39th General Assembly Of Newfoundland
The members of the 39th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in April 1982. The general assembly sat from May 10, 1982 to March 11, 1985. The Progressive Conservative Party led by Brian Peckford formed the government. James Russell served as speaker. There were three sessions of the 39th General Assembly: William Anthony Paddon served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland The lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador () is the representative in Newfoundland and Labrador of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada. The li .... Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1982: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes References {{Newfoundland and Labrador politics Terms of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hazel Newhook
Hazel Rose Newhook (December 24, 1914 – June 26, 2016) was a Canadian politician, who sat in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1979 to 1985 as a member of the Progressive Conservatives, where she represented the electoral district of Gander. She also served as mayor of Gander from 1973 to 1977. Newhook and her caucus colleague Lynn Verge were appointed to the Executive Council of Newfoundland by Premier Brian Peckford in 1979, becoming the first two women ever to serve in the provincial cabinet. She was awarded the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2009. She turned 100 A centenarian is a person who has reached the age of 100. Because life expectancies at birth worldwide are well below 100, the term is invariably associated with longevity. The United Nations estimated that there were 316,600 living centenarian ... in December 2014 and died on June 26, 2016, at the age of 101. References 1914 births 2016 deaths Mayors of Gander, Newfoundland and La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
