Category: Farm practices complaint
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Decision: Yunker and Nurkowski v. Longhorn Farms Ltd.
Complaints related to odour, flies and manure dust from a feedlot operation in Kelowna.
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Preliminary decision: G. Wool & Sons Farm v. Outlander Poultry Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to barn clean out timing, incinerator exhaust and odour, dust and noise from fans, and feed delivery timing at a poultry farm in Langley. The complaint was not referred to a hearing.
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Preliminary decision: Wright v. Lubchynski
Complaint related to noise from a propane cannon used for bird control at a vineyard in Kelowna. The respondent applied to dismiss the complaint. The complaint proceeded to a hearing on the merits.
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Decision: Westcreek Citizens Society and Others v. Vane Investments Ltd., and Vane
Complaint related to odour, manure management and water contamination at a duck farm in Aldergrove.
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Preliminary decision: Westcreek Citizens Society v. Vane Investments Ltd.
Complaint related to disturbances from a duck farm in Aldergrove, including issues of affidavit evidence admissibility, document production from government ministries, and expert access to farm facilities.
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Decision: Lacey v. Instant Lawns Turf Farm (1994) Limited d.b.a. Westcoast Instant Lawns
Complaint related to odours from composting operations at a turf farm in Delta.
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Preliminary decision: Complainants v. Vane Investments Ltd.
Complaint related to document disclosure and expert report timing concerning the operation of a duck farm in Aldergrove.
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Preliminary decision: Truitt v. Baker
Complaint related to odour from manure management practices involving horses kept as pets. Complaint dismissed as the respondent was not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Decision: Swart v. Holt d.b.a. Serendipity Farms
Complaint related to noise, odour, flies, bright lights and unsightliness from an equestrian centre in Kelowna. Complaint re-heard following an appeal to the B.C. Supreme Court.
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Preliminary decision: Taylor v. Leesing
Complaint related to noise from roosters on property co-owned by Leesing. Complaint dismissed as the raising of birds was determined to be a hobby and not part of a farm business under the FPPA.