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Prince Edward Island ( IPA /?pr?ns???dw?d'?a?l?nd/) ( PEI or P.E.I.; French Île-du-Prince-Édouard; Scottish Gaelic Eilean a’ Phrionnsa (lit. "the Island of the Prince") or Eilean Eòin (lit. "John's Island" in reference to the island's former name of St. John's Island); Míkmaq Apekweit or Epikwetk roughly translated "land cradled in the waves") is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population (excluding the territories). The island has a few other names "Garden of the Gulf" referring to the pastoral scenery and lush agricultural lands throughout the province; and "Birthplace of Confederation", referring to the Charlottetown Conference in 1864. Among some Islanders, it is also colloquially referred to as "Potholes Every Inch", a joking reference to the island's sub-par road conditions in some locations. Another long-standing nickname, "Million Acre Farm", is no longer accurate now that only half of the island's 1,398,000&_160;acres (5,660&_160;km²) are cultivated. [citation needed]According to the 2008 estimates, Prince Edward Island has 139,089 residents[3] collectively referred to as Islanders. It is located in a rectangle defined roughly by 46°–47° N, and 62°–64° 30'W and at 5,683.91&_160;km² (2,194.57&_160;sq&_160;mi) in size,[4] it is the 104th largest island in the world, and Canada's 23rd largest island. The island's namesake is Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1767–1820), the fourth son of King George III and the father of Queen Victoria. Prince Edward Island was originally inhabited by the Mi'kmaq people. They named the island Abegweit, meaning Land Cradled on the Waves. They believed that the island was formed by the Great Spirit placing some dark red clay which was shaped as a crescent on the Blue Waters. As part of the French colony of Acadia, the island was called "Île Saint-Jean". Roughly one thousand Acadians lived on the island. However, many fled to the island from mainland Nova Scotia during the British-ordered expulsion of Acadians in 1755. Many more were forcibly deported in 1758 when British soldiers, under the command of Colonel Andrew Rollo, were ordered by General Jeffery Amherst to capture the island.
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1. BIG "BRAKE" FOR MANUFACTURER. $12,477 helps purchase new equipment
August 20, 2008
Bristol, New Brunswick -- January 2004 Thanks to a no-interest loan from the federal government, Bell Wire Products of Bristol, NB has ramped up production by 25 times on certain products -- and can now make products they could never make before.
With $12,477 Martha Bell was able to purchase a 30-ton wire "brake", which bends steel rods into various shapes -- for freezer baskets, Christmas wreaths, shepherd's hooks which hold planters, and other products.
Before she received the loan, Bell already had "smaller" brakes -- of 5 or 6 tons -- and each rod had to be bent one at a time. ... (read more)
Author: James Byrne
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2. PEI, rural charm & economic opportunity
May 01, 2008
"Prince Edward Island, also referred to as PEI, is an island province situated off the east coast of Canada. It is Canada's smallest province having a winter population of only 140,000 people and being of a size that you can drive tip to tip in a day. It is characterized by an English-style countryside of rolling, grassy lands, is predominately rural in nature, and well-known for friendly, somewhat laid-back residents.
Although PEI is recognized for its quieter lifestyle, and indeed that is part of its charm, PEI is still not without interesting activities for full-year and summer residen... (read more)
Author: Mistina Thomson
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3. Small Business Financing Secrets
January 23, 2008
If your business is not tied to a local market or a specific geographical location, you might consider making a move for the better, says James Byrne, Director of the Small Business Consumer Centre. "Some provinces offer greater odds for government financing in the form of grants and loans," says Byrne. "And these provinces have also been known to offer incentives to companies to relocate in order to bring jobs to certain regions." When a Winnipeg factory owner traveled recently to Toronto to drum up some venture capital to start a facility there, he had a tough time getting attention. ... (read more)
Author: James Byrne
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4. Whale Watching off of PEI
January 09, 2008
When most people think of tourism on Prince Edward Island, they think of the Anne of Green Gables experience; driving around the Island and staying in one of the many bed and breakfasts, taking in the lush unique scenery and the amazing culture that the Island has shaped and retained over the decades.
Part of what makes Prince Edward Island unique, of course, is that it is an Island, and when you factor that in to your tourism experience, a much broader range of opportunities presents themselves. For many people, there is no greater symbol of the ocean and the freedom of nature than the w... (read more)
Author: Rob Parker
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5. Cavendish, Prince Edward Island - Home to L.M. Montgomery
January 08, 2008
Prince Edward Island is truly one of the jewels in Canada’s crown. The smallest province is renowned for its rolling countryside, with green fields in summer and white in the winter. The mild temperature even in winter is a direct result of the Island’s situation on the Atlantic Ocean, a geographical advantage that also lends the citizens of the Island a unique visual and commercial advantage.
PEI is not only one of the most beautiful and unique places in Canada; it is also a cultural touchstone and has helped to put Canada on the map internationally. This can be largely attributed to one... (read more)
Author: Rob Parker
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