Type: Decision
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Decision: Correction to July 17, 2018 regulation decision on specialty hatching egg production
The BCFIRB issues a corrigendum (correction) to its July 17, 2018 decision regarding compliance conditions for specialty hatching egg producers.
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Preliminary decision: Kaye et al v. Chang
Complaint related to odour and unsightliness from a marijuana grow operation in Chilliwack. Respondents’ request to summarily dismiss the complaint for lack of jurisdiction was refused.
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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.
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Decision: Simans and 1atatime Rescue Society v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 1 dog, 2 cats, and 1 rabbit in an undisclosed location due to conditions including untreated skin issues, inadequate ventilation and untreated injuries. The animals were seized from the residence of the appellant, who had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Preliminary decision: Pepper v. MacDonald
Complaint related to noise, dust, and runoff from a small poultry operation. Complaint dismissed as the respondents were not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Decision: Viitre v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one puppy in Vancouver due to concerns about physical handling during a seizure, including being flung by the collar, and reports of yelling and yelping. The appellant had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.