Type: Decision
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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: 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: 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.