Raven Coal Mine proponents to hold a series of public information forums in the Central Island

Public meetings sure to draw a crowd

The public is encouraged to attend the following meetings about the environmental assessment process concerning the proposed Raven underground coal mine in Baynes Sound:

• 2-10 p.m. Monday, May 30, Filberg Centre, Courtenay;

• 2-10 p.m. Thursday, June 2, Port Alberni Athletic Hall;

• 2-10 p.m. Friday, June 3, Union Bay Community Hall.

Critical times to attend are from 6 to 10 p.m. for presentations by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, Canada Environmental Assessment Agency and Compliance Coal Corporation (Raven Coal). 

For more information, check www.coalwatch.ca.            — Submitted by Coal Watch

 

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