Outcome: Denied / dismissed
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Preliminary decision: Drummond v. Kray and Gibson
Complaint dismissed as the complainant failed to identify a farm business being conducted on the respondent’s property.
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Preliminary decision: Cohen v. Elaraj and McNichol
Complaint related to rooster noise disturbance from a hobby farm. Complaint dismissed as the respondents were not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Ruling: Email sent to hearing counsel
BCFIRB dismisses Prokam Enterprises Ltd.’s application concerning an email sent by Mr. Ravi Hira to hearing counsel during a hearing. The application alleged procedural unfairness and bias, but BCFIRB found no improper conduct.
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Decision and submissions: B.C. Chicken Marketing Board interim pricing formula A-174 prior approval with appendices
This document provides BCFIRB’s detailed rationale for its January 27, 2022, decision to deny the BCCMB’s prior approval request to amend the interim pricing formula for production period A-174. It includes appended copies of the January 25, 2022 position statements from the BCCGA and PPPABC.
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Decision: B.C. Chicken Marketing Board interim pricing formula A-174 prior approval
This document provides BCFIRB’s detailed rationale for its January 27, 2022, decision to deny the BCCMB’s prior approval request to amend the interim pricing formula for production period A-174.
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Ruling: February 2, 2022 adjournment application
BCFIRB denies Prokam Enterprises Ltd.’s application to adjourn the supervisory review proceedings, emphasizing the need to proceed with the hearing to investigate the allegations against B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission.
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Decision: Robbins v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to deny an exemption to an order under the Animal Health Act and deny placement of chicks. Mark Robbins of K&M Farms challenged the Board’s decisions related to the requirement to keep poultry indoors due to avian influenza concerns. The decision was related to the orders issued by the Chief Veterinary…
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Preliminary decision: Gaudette v. 93 Land Company
Complaint related to odour from a manure composting operation. Complaint deemed frivolous and dismissed due to lack of personal interest and BCFIRB’s jurisdiction over non-farm operations.
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Decision: McIntosh v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding 15 dogs and 4 puppies in Vernon due to unsanitary living conditions, severe dental disease, untreated medical issues including luxating patellas and hydrocephalus, and lack of basic care.
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Decision: Grewal v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding one dog in New Westminster due to inadequate shelter, unsanitary conditions, lack of veterinary care for a leg injury, and insufficient protection from cold weather.