In 2002 the Vancouver Sun reported the BC Liberals allowed the highest amount of raw log export on record – 3.7 million cubic metres, which translates to 100,000 full truckloads, enough to employ almost 4000 people and run 6 sawmills.

During this time period, the Liberals destroyed the “social contract” for BC’s forests, removing longstanding provisions to ensure local people benefit from public forests. This promises devastation for BC’s communities

We should know. In 2001 TimberWest closed our Youbou sawmill in order to export more raw logs. The government refused to act, preferring to turn a blind eye to its obligations to make the company keep local jobs.

Now, we’re joining with workers from other communities that are getting a raw deal from increased corporate control over our forests and who are also watching logs speed by them on the highway heading for distant mills. We are joining forces with like-minded people everywhere who believe in public control over our resources. Solutions are out there. We need you to join us in our struggle to make sure they are implemented.

Evening Meeting Schedule dates

These dates are in regard to the meetings
held at the home of Ken James at 7pm.

May 2009

Wed May 13
Wed May 20
Thur May 28 Cancelled

June 2009

Tues June 2
Wed June 10
June 17 No Meeting
Tues June 23
Wed June 31

July 2009

July 8 No meeting
Thurs July 16