n this episode of 'Kitimat, What's the Future?', host Devin Wall speaks with Holly and Magda from the Kitimat Museum and Archives about the new traveling exhibit 'BC's Marvelous Mushrooms'. They discuss the importance of mushroom education, the various activities set up for visitors, and the public's enthusiastic response to the exhibit. The conversation highlights the museum's role in the community and the significance of understanding local biodiversity.

In this episode of Kitimat, What's the Future?, host Devin speaks with Will Gye of the Kitamaat Valley Education Society (KVES) to explore the organization’s role in supporting Northwest BC communities through education and employment training. Will explains KVES's foundation in 2007 through a partnership between Rio Tinto and the Haisla Nation, highlighting its mission to empower individuals—especially within Indigenous communities—through career-focused learning.

KVES offers training in essential fields, including industrial certifications, corporate skills, and cutting-edge programs using virtual and augmented reality. Will also shares KVES’s approach to job placement and its focus on safety and sustainability, ensuring candidates are well-prepared and that programs contribute positively to the region’s long-term development.

Devin sits down with candidate Claire Rattée to talk about her campaign a

In this episode of Kitimat, What's the Future, Devin sits down with Karolina Wenzel to dive into the details of the upcoming Nation2Nation Forum, taking place in Terrace from October 8th. Karolina, an integral part of the forum, shares insights on the event's focus on fostering relationships between First Nations, governments, and industry leaders. The conversation covers the key themes of collaboration, economic development, and cultural exchange, while also highlighting the importance of the forum in shaping the future of partnerships in the region. Whether you're a local business, community leader, or someone interested in the growth and reconciliation efforts in Northwest BC, this episode will provide valuable context and encourage engagement in this impactful event. Tune in to learn more about what to expect from Nation2Nation and how you can get involved!

In this episode of Kitimat, What's the Future, Laurel and Devin discuss the opening of the voting for the Kitimat Business Excellence Awards. Laurel explains that voting is now open until October 4th, and encourages the community to vote for their favorite businesses on the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce website. Voters can skip categories they’re unfamiliar with, and it's emphasized that this isn’t a popularity contest, but rather an opportunity to recognize truly deserving businesses. The Business Excellence Awards event will take place on Thursday, October 25th, with tickets available online for $50.

The episode also covers the upcoming all-candidates forum for the provincial election, which will be held on September 25th at the Mount Elizabeth Theatre. The event will include a moderated Q&A session, with questions both pre-prepared and submitted by the audience. For those unable to attend in person, the forum will be streamed live on the Chamber's Facebook page.

Listeners are reminded about the importance of voting and making informed decisions for the future, especially for younger generations. The hosts encourage participation in both the awards and the provincial election, emphasizing that community engagement is crucial for shaping Kitimat’s future.

In this episode of Kitimat, What's the Future, Devin sits down with Howard Smith from Contact North to discuss the valuable services they offer to Kitimat. Contact North acts as a resource, connecting individuals with educational opportunities, including online courses from universities and trades programs. Howard explains how they provide access to a computer lab, loaner laptops, and other support to help people pursue their education remotely. He also shares his personal experience with online learning and how Contact North is helping bridge the gap in education for northern communities.

Devin went to the last artisan market of the season and had a chance to talk to a few of the vendors

Devin and Laurel talk about the end of summer and about the summer students leaving. They talk about the amazing program that the government offers to help out organizations get summer students.

Laurel and Devin Talk Community events.

Hosts Devin and Laurel discuss the upcoming Business Excellence Awards, highlighting the changes to the nomination process. They delve into various award categories, including Leader of the Year, Community Impact, and Home-Based Business. The hosts emphasize the importance of detailed information in the new online nomination system. They also mention the event, which will be held on a Thursday evening, featuring networking opportunities, cocktails, and high-end appetizers. The conversation briefly touches on the Kitimat Humane Society's annual dinner and auction.