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 Prince Edward Island - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Fullname = Province of Prince Edward Island
The island's pastoral landscape has a strong bearing on its economy and culture as author Lucy Maud Montgomery drew inspiration from it during the late Victorian Era for the setting of Anne of Green Gables.
The island has several nicknames: "Garden of the Gulf" referring to the pastoral scenery and lush agricultural lands throughout the province; "Million Acre Farm" also refers to the province being dominated by agriculture; and finally "Birthplace of Confederation", referring to the Charlottetown Conference in 1864.
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 Premier of Prince Edward Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Premier of Prince Edward Island is the first minister for the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island.
The current Premier of Prince Edward Island is Pat Binns.
This page was last modified 16:55, 23 May 2005.
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 Prince Edward Island: News Release (Premier Binns Releases Agenda For the 44th Annual Premiers' Conference)
Premier Binns advised that the agenda was developed and approved by all Premiers and he very much looks forward to productive and earnest discussion.
Prince Edward Island is renowned the world over for its fine hospitality and many amenities attractive to visitors.
Premier Binns predicted that the 44th Annual Premiers' Conference would not only demonstrate unity and consensus among Canada's Premiers, but also further showcase Prince Edward Island as an ideal venue for important events in Canada.
www.scics.gc.ca /cinfo03/850092_ae.htm   (239 words)

  
 Prince Edward Island recreation family vacation travel tourism attractions PEI
There is no better way to explore the natural beauty of Prince Edward Island than to walk, hike or cycle along the trails, specifically designed for outdoor adventure.
Explore Prince Edward Island’s waters and be awed by the natural beauty and serenity.
Island beaches are among the best in the country with some of the warmest ocean waters around and wherever you go, you will never be far-off from one.
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 Arsenault, Aubin-Edmond   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Premier of Prince Edward Island (born on July 28, 1870 at Abrams Village, P.E.I.; died on Apr 29, 1968 at Charlottetown, P.E.I. Arsenault was the first Acadian to become premier of P.E.I. He was proud of his Acadian heritage and was active in preserving its culture.
Arsenault was one of the first to recognize the important role that tourism would play in the economy of the Island.
From 1921 to 1945 he was a judge of the Supreme Court.
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 Prince Edward Island --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
Ghiz, Joseph A. (1945–96), Canadian public official, born in Charlottetown, P.E.I.; LL.B., Prince of Wales College, Dalhousie University 1969; LL.M., Harvard University 1981; leader of the Liberal party of Prince Edward Island 1981–93; member of the Legislative Assembly 1982, leader of the Opposition, 1982–86; premier of Prince Edward Island 1986–93.
The population of Prince Edward Island exceeds 130,000, according to the 2001 census.
Prince Edward Island is the most densely populated of the Canadian provinces, with 62 persons per square mile (24 persons per square kilometer).
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 Prince Edward Island - Information, Maps, Facts, What to do, Links, and much more.
Prince Edward Island (PEI; French, l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard) is a province of the Canadian Maritimes.
It is located in a rectangle defined roughly by 46°–47° N, and 62°–64° 30′ W. The province comprises the island of the same name located in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, northeast of New Brunswick and north of Nova Scotia from which it is separated by the Northumberland Strait.
In 1798, Great Britain changed the colony's name from St. John's Island to Prince Edward Island to distinguish it from similar names in the Atlantic area, such as the cities of Saint John and St. John's.
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 Stay PEI: Premier Prince Edward Island B&B's, Inns and other accommodations.
Prince Edward Island is rated one of the top 5 island vacations in North America by US Tour Magazine.
Anne of Green Gables is a cultural icon on the Island.
Prince Edward Island is the enchanted Island playground that captures your soul.
www.staypei.ca   (384 words)

  
 Prince Edward Island Quiz answers
The capital of Prince Edward Island is Charlottetown.
When the island became a separate colony the next year, in 1769, the new town was named the capital.
Prince Edward Island is 224 km long and ranges from 6 to 64 km wide.
www.hpedsb.on.ca /smood/provinces/peian.htm   (763 words)

  
 PEI Golf - Prince Edward Island Golf
One of the driving forces behind the building of Stanhope was legendary Island businessman Harry McLaughlan who passed away recently and is sorely missed for the energy and vision that he brought to every endeavour he was connected with.
Prince Edward island golf really got on the map with the opening of "The Links at Crowbush Cove" the course drew rave reviews from golf writers and was chosen as the venue for the annual "Skins Game" featuring players from the PGA tour.
Some say it is because of the fact the Island is surrounded by water and the reflection coming off it enhances colours, this is why artists like coming to PEI to paint their landscapes.
www.peislandgolf.com   (3886 words)

  
 cric.ca - Canada's Portal - Quick Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Elected to Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly for Murray River-Gaspereaux 1996.
Premier Pat Binns, Prince Edward Island's folksy Tory premier, is a rare political bird.
A Tory tidal wave swept the Island in the last provincial election, carrying away all but one lonely Liberal to stand in Opposition to Premier Pat Binns and his Conservative government.
cric.ca /en_html/guide/provinc_elections/princeedwardisland_elec.html   (380 words)

  
 News on Prince Edward Island , Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Prince Edward Islander Horace Willis, a prominent Standardbred breeder, owner and driver who died in 1995 is being inducted to the Prince Edward Island...
The 29-year-old Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island native currently is tied for third in the league with a.914 SPCT and fourth in the UHL with a.846...
Premier Pat Binns of Prince Edward Island is also absent because he's in the midst of a campaign for a Sept. 29 provincial election.
canada.daylightonline.com /Prince_Edward_Island.html   (8775 words)

  
 Prince Edward Island
One of the Maritime Provinces, Prince Edward Island lies in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and is separated on the S from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick by the Northumberland Strait, which is crossed by the Confederation Bridge (1997).
In 1763, Prince Edward Island was annexed to Nova Scotia, but it became a separate colony in 1769.
Conservative Patrick Binns became premier in 1996 and was returned to office in a landslide in 2000.
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 Prince Edward Island Inns and B&Bs from Select Inns of Atlantic Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
The Award-Winning Shipwright Inn, located in Olde Charlottetown, PEI, has been rated as the "Best Bed and Breakfast on Prince Edward Island" and one of the "Top Ten B and B's" in Canada by Frommers Travel Guides.
Located in the heart of Prince County, PEI, Northport Pier is a truly unique destination situated in the midst of a quaint fishing village.
Guests will find ultimate relaxation in our classical manor decorated with artwork and period antiques from Island artisans, cherry hardwood floors and staircase, and inviting common rooms that were designed to appreciate the traditions of the past with modern conveniences.
www.selectinns.ca /regions/Prince_Edward_Island   (731 words)

  
 New jobs, service study for P.E.I.
Premier Binns noted that, "Revenue Canada is a valued employer in our community and the addition of 35 high-technology positions to the operation is a significant development for Summerside and for Prince Edward Island.
In addition to the establishment of the IT applications group, the Premier and Minister also announced that officials from Revenue Canada and the government of P.E.I. will begin consultations immediately to explore options for better service to Island residents under the new Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA).
"A service study between the CCRA and Prince Edward Island will explore areas for improved service and identify benefits from economies of scale that might be realized by both levels of government," said Mr.
www.cra-arc.gc.ca /newsroom/releases/1999/june/binns-e.html   (224 words)

  
 Canada in the Making - Glossary
Chapleau was Québec premier from 1879 to 1882, and the province's lieutenant-governor from 1892 to 1898.
Became Prince Edward Island's lieutenant-governor from 1854 to 1859 after spending time as a provincial secretary in the Executive Legislature of Canada East during the 1840s.
Father of Confederation, British Columbia Supreme Court judge in 1873, and premier of New Brunswick from 1856 to 1857.
www.canadiana.org /citm/reference/biographies_e.html   (11053 words)

  
 Elections PEI: Prince Edward Island: Women in Prince Edward Island Politics
Catherine Callbeck (Lib.), Assemblyman, was elected to represent the District of Fourth Prince in the 29 April 1974 Provincial General Election.
Nancy Guptill (Lib.), Assemblyman, was elected to represent the District of Fifth Prince in the 14 September 1987 Provincial By-Election.
Nancy Guptill (Lib.), Councillor, was reelected to represent the District of Fifth Prince in the 29 March 1993 Provincial General Election.
www.electionspei.ca /provincial/historical/women/index.php   (1442 words)

  
 Introduction to Prince Edward Island(Pre-Confederation)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Before confederation Prince Edward Island was home to aproximately 87 000 people most of whom were of English, Irish, Scottish and Acadian decent, but there was also a small amount of fl and mi'kmaq comunities, charlottetown was the only incorperated city with only 7000 inhabitants.
The island had an economy built on the farming, timber and shipbuilding industries, with a merchant fleet that shipped goods around the world.
The island politics were characterized by a sense of independence in relations to the outside world, and by intense internal political battles.
www.edu.pe.ca /threeoaks/grassroots/peioverview/precon1.htm   (216 words)

  
 Potato Quality Monitoring And Inspection Facility Officially Opens In Borden-Carleton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
The new 6,300 square foot facility is operated by the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, on behalf of the Island potato industry, and is used to perform quality checks on all shipments of potatoes that leave the Island via the Confederation Bridge.
"Prince Edward Island is a world leader in the potato industry and the quality of our shipments is fundamental to maintaining our position.
The Government of Prince Edward Island contributed an additional $183,400 through the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Prince Edward Island potato industry contributed over $100,000.
www.hrsdc.gc.ca /en/pe/communiques/99-03.shtml   (391 words)

  
 Infrastructure Canada Program - Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program Agreement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (herein referred to as "Prince Edward Island") represented by the Premier of Prince Edward Island and Minister Responsible for Intergovernmental Affairs and by the Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs.
AND WHEREAS Canada and Prince Edward Island agree that working in cooperation with local government and the private sector, to maximize the use of their resources and expertise, is to the benefit of Canadians;
4.1 Prince Edward Island shall undertake or shall cause to be undertaken the implementation of all Projects under the terms of this Agreement.
www.infrastructure.gc.ca /icp/partners/pe_agreement_e.shtml   (6001 words)

  
 Fathers of Confederation
Served as Premier from 1851 to 1854, 1855 to 1859, 1867 to 1869*.
Pope and Howlan in May of 1873 to arrange final terms upon which Prince Edward Island was admitted as a Province of the Dominion.
Even though Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island did not join Canada in 1867, the people they sent to the conferences are also known as Fathers of Confederation.
www.canadainfolink.ca /confederation.htm   (4058 words)

  
 The Honourable Pat Binns Premier of Prince Edward Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Binns worked in the provincial government of Prince Edward Island from 1974 to 1978, during which time he co-ordinated the establishment and administration of the regional services centres in eastern P.E.I. In 1978, he was a recipient of the Queen’s Silver Medal for Outstanding Public Service.
He was elected to the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly in 1978.
He was sworn in as Premier, President of the Executive Council and Minister Responsible for Intergovernmental Affairs on November 27, 1996.
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 Watts Communications Officially Opens Second Telecommunications Centre in Charlottetown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Renovations are complete on Watts Communications' newest telecommunications centre in Charlottetown.
"The growing relationship between Reader's Digest and Watts Communications, two leaders in their fields of expertise, is evidence of Prince Edward Island' s ability to flourish in a global marketplace," said the Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island.
Human Resources Development Canada, through the Canada/Prince Edward Island Labour Market Development Agreement, has invested $930,500 in the project and the Government of Prince Edward Island has invested approximately $670,000 and a secured loan of $1.2 million towards leasehold improvements.
www.hrsdc.gc.ca /en/pe/communiques/00-22.shtml   (464 words)

  
 A New Prince Edward Island Company Now Exporting Fish Eggs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
ROLLO BAY (P.E.I.) — A group of Prince Edward Island fin fish aquaculture producers have joined together to create a new company and a new export product for the province.
Arctic Charr is still quite a new species to aquaculture having been introduced to the industry just over a decade ago, but it is becoming widely known as a "speciality" product with growing market potential.
Ovatech Inc.has received a $650,000 loan through Prince Edward Island Business Development Inc., a $231,035 repayable loan from ACOA,and a $215,000 contribution from HRDC through the Canada Jobs Fund.
www.sdc.gc.ca /en/pe/communiques/00-09.shtml   (640 words)

  
 ACOA Website - News - News Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Solicitor General of Canada and MP for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; the Honourable Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward Island and MLA for Murray River-Gaspereaux; and Mr.
The $174,433 library expansion project was approved under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program, with funding provided equally by the Government of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island and the Community of Murray River.
The agreement to create the Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program was signed by the Government of Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island on October 6, 2000.
www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca /e/media/press/press.shtml?1717   (596 words)

  
 Destination PEI - Prince Edward Island Destination Management Services
As Island experts, our team of travel and special event professionals will guide you with first hand knowledge of our beautiful island and what it has to offer.
We invite you to come and experience the stunning selection of outdoor adventure activities, world class golf courses, excellent team building events, accommodations and unique meeting and event venues that are a perfect fit for today’s evolving incentive and group travel market.
We welcome the opportunity to show you why Destination PEI truly is the Island leader in program knowledge, attention to detail and extending Island hospitality to all our valued customers.
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 Visit Charlottetown, PEI (Prince Edward Island), Canada
As the largest city on the Island, we offer a variety of accommodations, a wide selection of restaurants, seafood galore, entertainment and nightlife, boutique shopping and outdoor activities.
The World was previously scheduled to arrive in Charlottetown in October 2003, but her visit was cancelled due to inclimate weather conditions.
The Prince Edward Island music community has once again answered a call for support.
www.visitcharlottetown.com   (415 words)

  
 Mapleleafweb.com: Voter Almanac - Prince Edward Island Provincial Election Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
He moved to Prince Edward Island in 1972 and worked for the Rural Development Council of PEI.
He was sworn in as premier in 2000.
Robert Ghiz is the son of late PEI Premier Joe Ghiz.
www.mapleleafweb.com /election/quick/pe.shtml   (223 words)

  
 Prince Edward Island @ 1st SPOT
Montague is one of the prettiest towns on Prince Edward Island, graced with a tranquil river, lovely tree-lined streets and stately homes, it is a wonderful environment for residents and visitors alike.
Located in eastern Kings County, Prince Edward Island, a beautiful region that boasts a spectaular coastline, pristine landscape and miles of sandy beaches.
Destination: Prince Edward Island is the most complete source of information on Canada's smallest province available anywhere on the World Wide Web.
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