Outcome: Denied / dismissed
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Procedural decision: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s pricing decision to implement a new pricing formula for the live price of chicken. The appellant sought a partial stay of the decision, arguing it would cause irreparable harm and affect the processor/grower relationship.
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Decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. and Thomas Fresh Inc. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to confirm cease and desist orders and revoke licenses, requiring Prokam to sign a grower marketing agreement with BCfresh. Prokam sought a stay of the decision pending appeal, arguing jurisdictional overreach and potential harm.
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Decision: C. S. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding one dog in Nanaimo due to conditions including verbal abuse, physical injury from constriction, and lack of veterinary care. The dog exhibited signs of distress, including cowering and cringing, and had untreated injuries.
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Decision: Robbins d.b.a. K&M Farms v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTMB’s decision refusing to direct Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods to provide primal cut services to K&M Farms. The appeal was related to the British Columbia Turkey Marketing Scheme and the need for custom processing services to support farm-differentiated products.
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Decision: Van Ginkel d.b.a. V3 Farms, Skye Hi Farms Inc., W. Friesen, Bradner Farms, and Coastline Chicks v. British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal of BCBHEC’s decision to seek prior approval for an exemption regulation. Appellants argued the issues were not adequately addressed in a supervisory decision. The decision was related to the regulation of specialty broiler hatching egg production.
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Decision: Baker v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 46 dogs in Williams Lake due to conditions including inadequate shelter, excessive breeding, unsanitary living conditions with high ammonia levels, garbage and feces, lack of socialization causing extreme fearfulness, and inadequate veterinary care.
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Preliminary decision: Kobus v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding the timeliness of a Notice of Appeal filing. The appeal was dismissed due to being filed late, as it was received after the 4:30 pm deadline.
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Decision: Bruvall v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding horses, lamb, pony, and pot-bellied pig in Revelstoke due to alleged non-compliance with BC SPCA directives.
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Decision: Bren-Den Ventures Ltd. d.b.a. Sunshine Valley Organics, Grant Goossen, Patrick Bartel v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to deny new entrant quota to two producers in the Kootenay Region. Bren-Den Ventures Ltd. sought to expand its grading operations and argued for the need for local egg production. The decision was related to the New Producer Program (NPP).
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Decision: Bruvall, 2012064 Alberta Ltd and Revelstoke Horseback Adventures v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding 1 goat, 2 pigs, 1 peacock, 1 miniature horse, and 1 alpaca in Revelstoke due to inadequate shelter, poor living conditions, and lack of adequate food and water. The animals exhibited issues such as overgrown hooves, severe underweight, and inadequate veterinary care.