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. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth