Well Rick, I just got email from Paddy Hernon in Victoria and he echos Murray on Saltspring. Here's Paddy's response:

The mudcat folks should be made aware of Phillip J. Thomas's fine book of B.C. songs "Folksongs of B.C." I have a copy. I don't know if there are any still around but you could contact Phil in Vancouver at (604) 224-4678.

Phil has been collecting B.C. folksong for about 50 years and is the best source on the planet.