Type: Decision
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCCMB re-Election Rules Approval
BCFIRB approval of BCCMB Election Rules post OIC 250 scheme revision
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2026 July 31 – McMillan et al
A complaint related to noise from a propane cannon as part of a bird predation management plan. The respondent farm’s cannon use was found to be normal farm practice and the complaint was dismissed.
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2026 July 8 – Campbell v BCSPCA – Dismissal Order
An appeal of the seizure of 2 dogs by the BCSPCA. The Appellant withdrew their appeal and it was subsequently dismissed.
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2026 July 27 – Richards v Garnett Valley Farms – Decision
Complaint related to odour from waste management practices, feeding practices, and pest management practices. BCFIRB ordered the respondent farm to modify their farm practices with regards to their feeding and waste management practices.
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Decision: OPV Marketing Ltd. agency designation approval
BCFIRB approves BCVMC Agency designation for OPVML
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Decision: K v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding three dogs in Kamloops due to conditions including being underweight, dirty coats, untreated medical issues such as a yeast infection, and evidence of abuse including being thrown over a fence.
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Decision: L and J v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding one cat in Vancouver due to multiple serious injuries and failure to follow veterinary care instructions and provide a safe recovery environment.
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Dismissal order: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to suspend Prokam Enterprises Ltd.’s producer licence for five years and rescind its delivery allocation. Appeal dismissed after the appellant withdrew it.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCVMC – Extension of Temporary Agency License for Village Fresh
BCFIRB extends temporary agency license for Village Fresh to allow adequate time to conduct its review of the BCVMC decision.
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Preliminary decision: Liu v. May
Complaint related to odour, flies, and noise from farm animals, including goats, on a hobby farm. Complaint dismissed because BCFIRB found the activities were not conducted as part of a farm business under the FPPA.