Category: Farm practices complaint
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Preliminary decision: Dragland v. Zdralek
Complaint related to noise from barking dogs on a neighbouring farm in West Kelowna. Complaint dismissed as the barking was not part of a farm operation under the FPPA.
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Preliminary decision: Church/Jauselon & Bird v. Cusheon Lake Farm
Complaint related to noise from barking dogs at Cusheon Lake Farm. Complaint dismissed due to the death of the dog identified as the primary cause of disturbance.
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Preliminary decision: Moran v. Kato’s Nursery (2007) Ltd.
Complaint related to water drainage issues caused by a nursery. Complaint dismissed as circumstances materially changed and no written submission was provided by the complainant.
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Preliminary decision: The Corporation of Delta v. Hothi Farms Inc.
Complaint related to the unsightly storage of vehicles, equipment, and scrap metal at a vegetable farm in Delta. Complaint dismissed as the disturbance did not meet the definition of “other disturbance” under the FPPA.
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Decision: Swart v. Pirjo Holt d.b.a. Serendipity Farms
Complaint related to noise, odour, flies, bright lights and unsightliness from an equestrian centre in Kelowna.
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Preliminary decision: Taylor v. Holt
Complaint related to odour, noise, and flies from a livestock shelter and pen for goats. Complaint dismissed as respondent was not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Preliminary decision: Harvey v. HS Jansen and Sons Ltd.
Complaint related to manure management practices of a nearby dairy farm in Armstrong. Request for recusal of panel member due to alleged bias based on past employment with farm organizations.
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Preliminary decision: City of Abbotsford v. Kapoor
Complaint related to dust from soil management practices on a farm in Abbotsford.
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Preliminary decision: Shawlee v. Quails’ Gate Okanagan Valley
Complaint related to noise from events held at a winery, including weddings, concerts, and other activities. Complaint dismissed as the activities did not constitute a farm operation under the FPPA.
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Decision: Sharpe v. 0832602 BC Ltd. and McLaughlin
Complaint related to nuisance wild birds, noise from free roaming peafowl, and odour from poultry containment practices at a mixed livestock and poultry farm in Saanich.