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Digby (provincial Electoral District)
Digby was a provincial electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that elected one member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. It existed from 1867 to 1993. From 1867 to 1949, the district included all of Digby County. After 1949, the Municipality of Clare received its own electoral district. NS Legislature From 1949 to 1993, the district included the town of Digby and the Municipality of Digby. Members of the Legislative Assembly This riding has elected the following |
Electoral District (Canada)
An electoral district in Canada is a geographical constituency upon which Canada's representative democracy is based. It is officially known in Canadian French as a ''circonscription'' but frequently called a ''comté'' (county). In English it is also colloquially and more commonly known as a Riding (division), riding or constituency. Each federal electoral district returns one Member of Parliament (Canada), Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of Canada; each Provinces and territories of Canada, provincial or territorial electoral district returns one representative—called, depending on the province or territory, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), National Assembly of Quebec, Member of the National Assembly (MNA), Member of Provincial Parliament (Ontario), Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) or Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly, Member of the House of Assembly (MHA)—to the provincial or territorial legislature. Since 2015, there have been 338 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
52nd General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
The 52nd General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia Nova Scotia ( ; ; ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is one of the three Maritime provinces and one of the four Atlantic provinces. Nova Scotia is Latin for "New Scotland". Most of the population are native Eng ... between 1978 and 19 September 1981. Division of seats There were 52 members of the General Assembly, elected in the 1978 Nova Scotia general election. List of members Former members of the 52nd General Assembly References * {{DEFAULTSORT:52nd General Assembly Of Nova Scotia Terms of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia 1978 establishments in Nova Scotia 1981 disestablishments in Nova Scotia 20th century in Nova Scotia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph William Comeau
Joseph William (Willie) Comeau (March 12, 1876 – January 11, 1966) was a Canadian educator and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Digby County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1907 to 1925 and from 1928 to 1948 as a Liberal member. Comeau sat for Clare division in the Senate of Canada from 1948 to 1966. Early life and education He was born in Comeauville, Nova Scotia, the son of Louis Comeau and Catherine Bourneuf, and was educated at the Collège Sainte-Anne.Fonds Willie J. Comeau, Archives du centre acadien de l'université Sainte-Anne (French) Political career Comeau served as a |
43rd General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
The 43rd General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia between March 14, 1946, and April 27, 1949. Division of seats There were 30 members of the General Assembly, elected in the 1945 Nova Scotia general election The 1945 Nova Scotia general election was held on 23 October 1945 to elect members of the 43rd House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Liberal party. The Progressive Conservatives were entirely shut out of the .... List of members Former members of the 43rd General Assembly References * * ''Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1948'', PG Normandin {{DEFAULTSORT:43rd General Assembly Of Nova Scotia Terms of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia 1946 establishments in Nova Scotia 1949 disestablishments in Nova Scotia 20th century in Nova Scotia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
44th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
The 44th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia between March 21, 1950, and April 14, 1953. Division of seats There were 37 members of the General Assembly elected in the 1949 Nova Scotia general election The 1949 Nova Scotia general election was held on 9 June 1949 to elect members of the 44th House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia, Liberal party. The Progressive Conservative Associ .... List of members Former members of the 44th General Assembly References * * * Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1949, PG Normandin {{DEFAULTSORT:44th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia Terms of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia 1949 establishments in Nova Scotia 1953 disestablishments in Nova Scotia 20th century in Nova Scotia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
45th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
The 45th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia Nova Scotia ( ; ; ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is one of the three Maritime provinces and one of the four Atlantic provinces. Nova Scotia is Latin for "New Scotland". Most of the population are native Eng ... between February 24, 1954, and September 10, 1956. Division of seats There were 37 members of the General Assembly, elected in the 1953 Nova Scotia general election. List of members Former members of the 45th General Assembly References * {{DEFAULTSORT:45th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia Terms of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia 1953 establishments in Nova Scotia 1956 disestablishments in Nova Scotia 20th century in Nova Scotia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malcolm Stewart Leonard
Malcolm Stewart Leonard (March 4, 1911 – November 11, 1962) was a lawyer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Digby in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1956 to 1960 as a Progressive Conservative member. Early life and education He was born in Paradise, Nova Scotia, the son of Robie Stewart Leonard and Ruby E. Darling. Leonard was educated at Acadia University and Dalhousie University Dalhousie University (commonly known as Dal) is a large public research university in Nova Scotia Nova Scotia ( ; ; ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is one of the three Maritime provinces and one of the fou .... Career He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1953. He was named Minister of Education in the province's Executive Council in 1956. Death He died on November 11, 1962, in South Range, Nova Scotia, at the age of 51. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
46th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
The 46th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia Nova Scotia ( ; ; ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is one of the three Maritime provinces and one of the four Atlantic provinces. Nova Scotia is Latin for "New Scotland". Most of the population are native Eng ... between February 27, 1957, and April 16, 1960. Division of seats There were 43 members of the General Assembly, elected in the 1956 Nova Scotia general election. List of members Former members of the 46th General Assembly References * {{DEFAULTSORT:46th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia Terms of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia 1956 establishments in Nova Scotia 1960 disestablishments in Nova Scotia 20th century in Nova Scotia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victor Cardoza
Victor George Cardoza (May 25, 1916 – December 15, 1987) was a journalist and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Digby in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1953 to 1956 and from 1960 to 1963 as a Liberal member. He was born in Waterdown, Ontario (now Hamilton, Ontario), the son of George C. Cardoza and Florence E. Govier, and was educated at the Digby Academy and at Cornell University Cornell University is a private statutory land-grant research university based in Ithaca, New York. It is a member of the Ivy League. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, Cornell was founded with the intention to teach an .... In 1945, he married Elizabeth E. Crowe. Cardoza served as a member of the school board, was a member of Digby town council from 1939 to 1954 and was mayor from 1959 to 1961. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1956 and 1963. References * ''Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1956'', PG Normandin 1916 births 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
47th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
The 47th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia between 1960 and August 29, 1963. Division of seats There were 43 members of the General Assembly, elected in the 1960 Nova Scotia general election The 1960 Nova Scotia general election was held on 7 June 1960 to elect members of the 47th House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Progressive Conservatives. Results Results by party Retiring incumbents .... List of members Former members of the 47th General Assembly References * {{DEFAULTSORT:47th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia Terms of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia 1960 establishments in Nova Scotia 1963 disestablishments in Nova Scotia 20th century in Nova Scotia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
48th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia
The 48th General Assembly of Nova Scotia represented Nova Scotia between 1963 and April 20, 1967. Division of seats There were 43 members of the General Assembly, elected in the 1963 Nova Scotia general election The 1963 Nova Scotia general election was held on 8 October 1963 to elect members of the 48th House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Progressive Conservatives. Results Results by party Retiring incumbe .... List of members References * {{DEFAULTSORT:48th General Assembly Of Nova Scotia Terms of the General Assembly of Nova Scotia 1963 establishments in Nova Scotia 1967 disestablishments in Nova Scotia 20th century in Nova Scotia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Baden Powell (politician)
Robert Baden Powell (May 24, 1901 – September 2, 1976) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Digby in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1963 to 1970. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia. Born in 1901 at Westport, Nova Scotia, Powell was a graduate of the Nova Scotia Teachers College. He was an industrial arts teacher by career. He married Rae Effie Hankinson in 1933. Powell entered provincial politics in the 1963 election, defeating Liberal incumbent Victor Cardoza by 293 votes in the Digby District. He was re-elected by 129 votes in the 1967 election. He did not reoffer in the 1970 election. Powell died at Plympton, Nova Scotia Plympton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the District of Clare in Digby County. It is home to Savary Provincial Park. Notable residents include Alfred William Savary, an early parliamentarian and local historia ... on September 2, 1976. Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
