Type: Decision
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Decision: Hogan v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 6 horses in Vanderhoof due to conditions including lack of adequate food, water, and shelter, and issues such as starvation, lice infestation, and dental problems. The horses were kept in unsanitary conditions with inadequate shelter and were in distress due to neglect.
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Decision: Eben v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding six Great Dane dogs in Cowichan Bay due to unsanitary living conditions, inadequate ventilation, and lack of proper care and exercise. The property was cluttered, and the house was in a state of decay, posing risks to the animals.
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Decision: Simans v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 8 dogs, 5 birds, 3 cats, 2 rabbits, and one pig in Langley due to conditions including inadequate water, unsanitary living environments and lack of veterinary care. The animals exhibited issues such as dehydration, matted fur, dental disease, and untreated medical conditions. The appellant had a history of past…
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Preliminary decision: Milligan v. Pearson and Pinard
Complaint related to runoff, odour, and noise from a neighbouring cannabis operation. Case dismissed as the complainant withdrew the complaint.
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Decision: Island Vegetable Co-Operative Association v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s Reconsideration Decision to downgrade IVCA’s Class I agency licence to a Class III licence with conditions. IVCA challenges the reasonableness of the sanctions and procedural fairness. The decision was related to compliance and enforcement actions against IVCA.
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Dismissal: Cso’k v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding one dog. The appeal was dismissed following a settlement and the appellant’s withdrawal.
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Decision: Donia Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to deny Donia Farms Ltd.’s request for an exception on the Farm Sale provision of the Consolidated Order. Donia Farms Ltd. argued for a delayed “farm sale” transaction to transfer quota and land under the same contract, despite a three-year gap. The decision was related to the Farm Sale provision in…
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Decision: Prior approval of the B.C. Egg Marketing Board Business Unit definition
BCFIRB approves BCEMB’s November 4, 2019 definition of “Business Unit” in principle, aligning with quota management policies. BCEMB must provide clarified wording by February 28, 2020.
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Decision: Interim pricing in B.C. chicken sector and price linkage oversight
BCFIRB directs the BC Chicken Marketing Board and the BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission to maintain existing pricing structures and not exit the price linkage agreement without prior approval.
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Decision: Island Vegetable Co-Operative Association v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s reconsideration decision to downgrade IVCA’s Class I agency licence to Class III with conditions. IVCA sought a stay of the order pending appeal, arguing irreparable harm to its growers and procedural unfairness. The decision was related to compliance and remedial actions following the Prokam Enterprises appeal.