Pubdate: Tue, 12 Jul 2005
Source: Vancouver Sun (CN BC)
Copyright: 2005 The Vancouver Sun
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/vancouver/vancouversun/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/477
Author: Chilliwack Times
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

CITY COUNCIL TO ORGANIZE FORUM ON THE USE AND PRODUCTION OF CRYSTAL METH

CHILLIWACK - City council took a couple of steps last week aimed at 
public safety.

They supported a motion to join the B.C. Crime Prevention Association 
and they also have directed staff to organize a public forum about 
the use and production of methamphetamines, commonly known as crystal meth.

"This is a very big concern in the community, and it's something we 
have to get ahead of very quickly," Coun. Chuck Stam said.

No date was set for the forum at the council meeting but the event is 
likely to take place sometime in the fall.

While the city is at the forefront of things when it comes to 
organizing the forum, they will be looking for other groups and 
individuals to play key roles, including the Sto:lo Nation who 
recently put on a forum examining the drug's perils.
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