Category: Farm practices complaint
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Decision: Gardiner and Paul v. Springbend Chicken Corp.
Complaint related to dust, odour, noise, and flies from a poultry operation in Grindrod.
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Preliminary decision: Solbakken v. Jolivet
Complaint related to noise and odour from manure management practices at a neighbouring farm in Saanichton. Water quality issues were not within BCFIRB’s jurisdiction. The complaint will still proceed to a hearing on the remaining issues.
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Decision: Bingley and Ward v. Lang Vineyards
Complaint related to noise disturbance from a chiller on a neighbouring vineyard in the Naramata Bench.
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Preliminary decision: Milligan v. Pearson and Pinard
Complaint related to runoff, odour, and noise from a neighbouring cannabis operation. Case dismissed as the complainant withdrew the complaint.
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Decision: Tuovila and Ruck v. Deleurme
Complaint related to manure management, odour, runoff, and nuisance birds and rodents from a cattle/calf operation in Kelowna.
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How to participate in a Farm Practices Protection Act (FPPA) complaint
Use this guide to learn how you can take part in an FPPA complaint hearing as either a witness (providing factual evidence for a party) or an intervener (offering additional perspectives or information), including how to apply, levels of participation, and what to expect in the process.
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Preliminary decision: Tidball, Fleishman, and Wedan v. Frind Estate Winery
Complaint related to noise from a neighbouring winery, Frind Estate Winery. The complaints have been adjourned to allow the winery time to complete expansion plans, including relocating a chiller unit, which is the source of the noise.
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Preliminary decision: Pimiskern v. McMeeken
Complaint related to flooding caused by a sweet cherry orchard farm. Case dismissed as the complainant withdrew the complaint.
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Preliminary decision: Cartwright-Owens v. Quitzau
Complaint related to odour from two horses on a neighbouring property. Complaint dismissed as the respondent was not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Decision: Learmonth and Lewis v. Coral Beach Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to noise from frost fans, turbo sprayers, and helicopters used by a cherry farm in Coldstream.