British Columbia's natural gas sector is in a period of transition - an unprecedented time of investment, growth and development.

The B.C. government is investing $429,935 to provide Essential Skills (ES) training to 125 people through a partnership with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME).

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Mary Polak issued the following statement regarding a U.S. based company called Uber, which is providing a new smartphone application to book limousine service in Vancouver:

Residents and interested parties in Metro Vancouver will soon have an opportunity to take part in the B.C. coastal ferries consultation and engagement process.

Employment opportunities in the mining sector are expected to grow over the next decade, with more than 10,000 job openings expected by 2020. The industry will need skilled workers in several key occupations, including machinery and transportation equipment mechanics, primary production workers and vehicle drivers.

The government of B.C. has heard from communities north and south of the Fraser River that the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel is a priority for B.C. families.

Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas, Rich Coleman, appointed three new members to the BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) board, including Peter Fassbender as the new chair as well as members David Guscott and Frank Palmer.