Category: Farm practices complaint
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Decision: Harrison v. Mykalb Holdings Ltd.
Complaint related to odour from a poultry farm in Langley.
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Preliminary decision: Hardy and Bond v. Stanhope Farm Ltd.
Complaint related to noise from grinding materials, fans, and machinery, as well as odour and dust from a composting facility and trucking operations at Stanhope Farm. Concerns were raised about whether these activities constitute farm operations under the FPPA.
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Preliminary decision: Hardy and Bond v. Stanhope Dairy Farm Ltd. et al.
Complaint related to noise, odour, pests and truck traffic from a composting facility on a property in Central Saanich. Complaint dismissed as vexatious.
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Preliminary decision: Hanson and LeBourdais v. Asquini
Complaint related to noise from a propane cannon used for bird control on a tree fruit property. Complaint dismissed as the operation was not considered a farm business under the FPPA.
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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: Ollenberger (Geertsma) v. Breukelman
Complaint related to odour, noise, dust, and flooding from a broiler farm in Abbotsford.
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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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Preparing for a BCFIRB appeal hearing
This guide explains how to prepare for an appeal hearing before the BC Farm Industry Review Board. It covers organizing evidence, preparing documents and witnesses, making an opening statement, and understanding the hearing process to effectively present your case.
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Preliminary decision: Fox, and Citizens for Legitimate Composting v. Truong Farm
Complaint related to odour and environmental violations from a mushroom composting operation in Langley. Complaint dismissed as the operation ceased, and future operations would differ significantly.
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(Historical record) Rules of practice and procedure for complaints under the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act
This archive record outlines BCFIRB’s past rules for farm practices complaints. This version is now outdated and was replaced by updated rules in August 2026.