St. John's West was a federal electoral district in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was created in 1949 when the province joined confederation and was abolished in 2003 into St. John's South and Avalon. An electoral district (or riding) is a geographically-based constituency upon which Canadas representative democracy is based. ... Motto: Quaerite Primum Regnum Dei (Seek ye first the kingdom of God) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital St. ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Events January January 1 - Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva becomes the 37th President of Brazil. ... Avalon is the name of a federal electoral district in Canada. ...