Type: Decision
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Decision: Hall v. Rohrer
Complaint related to drainage and manure management practices causing flooding, odour, and contaminated runoff from a cow/calf beef operation in Aldergrove.
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Decision: Glenwood Valley Farms Ltd. v. B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission
The BCFIRB dismissed Glenwood Valley Farms Ltd.’s appeal against BCVMC’s decision on the 2006 mini-cucumber quota allocation, upholding the commission’s policy decisions and allocation process.
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Preliminary decision: Golder v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding the late filing of an appeal and missing filing fee related to the seizure of two donkeys. The appeal was dismissed due to the failure to submit the required filing fee by the deadline.
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Preliminary decision: Fraser Valley Duck & Goose Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB issues a procedural decision denying Fraser Valley Duck & Goose Ltd.’s application for disclosure of internal BCCMB communications, upholding the principle of deliberative privilege.
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Decision: Ollenberger (Geertsma) v. Breukelman
Complaint related to odour, noise, dust, and flooding from a broiler farm in Abbotsford.
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Preliminary decision: Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd.’s first appeal issue regarding the impact of the Assurance of Supply Order on non-regulated processors, citing jurisdiction limitations. The appeal will proceed on the second issue concerning chicken allocation permits.
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Decision: Binnendyk, Boes, and Gelderman v. British Columbia Hog Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCHMC’s decision not to proceed with a price equalization program.
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Decision: Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
The BCFIRB dismissed the appeal by Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd. regarding BCCMB’s decision not to provide growth allocation under Part 8 of its General Orders. The panel found that FVDG was not eligible as a deemed new entrant due to not meeting the required processing threshold.
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Decision: Gilbert and Huber v. Rocky Ridge Turkey Farm Ltd.
Complaint related to dust and odour from a turkey operation in Langley.
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Decision: Fraser Valley Mushroom Growers Co-operative Association v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMuMB’s decision to grant an agency licence to Pacific Fresh Mushrooms Inc. Fraser Valley Mushroom Growers Co-operative Association opposed the designation of a second agency, citing concerns about timing and necessary amendments to the scheme and general order.