British Columbia's abundant supply of natural gas is creating new economic growth. Liquefied natural gas - also known as LNG - is an export opportunity which builds on our province’s long history of resource exploration and energy production.

It’s sweet success for Julie Giesbrecht’s business, Julie’s Edible Bouquets. She won the Premier’s People’s Choice Award on February 26. Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business presented the award during Small Business British Columbia’s gala award ceremony at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver.

For 21-year-old Daniel Carpenter, trades training is opening up a new world of opportunity. Daniel, who is a member of the Heiltsuk First Nation, is just starting a new job as an apprentice welder at the Seaspan shipyards in North Vancouver.

Given his last name, it seemed like James Fiddler was destined for a life in the music industry. For a number of years, Fiddler was a professional musician working as a production manager for a company that produces guitars. When the company changed some of its operations, Fiddler decided it was a good time for a new career.

British Columbia's natural gas is creating a greener, more efficient transportation service. Over the next 10 years, FortisBC will provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) to BC Ferries as part of a new supply agreement.