Category: Farm practices complaint
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Decision: Harrison v. Jaeger
Complaint related to noise from a barking dog on a sheep farm in Grand Forks.
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Preliminary decision: Royich v. Cholla Hills
Complaint related to noise from helicopters used on a neighbouring cherry orchard. Complaint dismissed following withdrawal by the complainant.
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Decision: Campbell v. Mission Hill Estate Vineyard and Hans d.b.a. Hans Estate
Complaint related to noise from propane cannons used for bird control on vineyards in Osoyoos.
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Preliminary decision: Kaye et al v. Chang
Complaint related to odour and unsightliness from a marijuana grow operation in Chilliwack. Complaint was adjourned on the grounds that the farm had ceased operation.
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Preliminary decision: Pepper v. MacDonald
Complaint related to noise from chickens and roosters, dust, and water runoff from a poultry operation in Princeton. BCFIRB found the complaint about noise, dust, and runoff was connected to a farm business and referred the matter to a panel for a full hearing.
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Agri-tourism and complaints under the FPPA
This notice explains that events like weddings, concerts, and races on farm properties are not “farm practices” protected under the Right to Farm Act.
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Preliminary decision: Harrison v. Jaeger
Complaint related to noise from a barking dog on a sheep farm in Grand Forks.
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Decision: City of Abbotsford v. Kapoor
Complaint related to dust from lack of crop cover on a vegetable farm in Abbotsford.
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Preliminary decision: Ruck and Tuovila v. Deleurme
Complaint related to odour from manure management and mortality disposal at a neighbouring feedlot. Complaint was referred to hearing.
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Decision: Wier v. Labrecque
Complaint related to the trespass of GMO plants and chemical overspray from a grain farm in Smithers.