West Nova
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West Nova is an electoral district (riding) in Nova Scotia, Canada. Its population is 88,257 (2001)
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Demographics
Ethnic Groups: 94.8% White, 2.9% First Nations, 1.7% Black
Languages: 82.4% English, 15.6% French, 1.2% Other
Religions: 48.4% Protestant, 35.1% Catholic, 1.2% Other Christian, 14.5% No Affiliation
Average Income: $21,769
Geography
It reaches from Berwick in Kings County (it only includes the western part of Kings County) down through Annapolis County, Digby County and Yarmouth County, ending at the Yarmouth-Shelburne border.
History
The electoral district was created in 1996 from South Shore and Southwest Nova.
List of Members:
- Mark Muise, Prog. Cons. (1997-2000)
- Robert Thibault, Liberal (2000-present)
External links
- [1] (http://www.elections.ca/scripts/fedrep/searchengine/results3.asp?edid=12011&prov=12&tab=2&bhcd2=1082562770)