Type: Decision
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Decision: Hubick v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Vancouver due to traumatic injury consistent with being thrown, resulting in a dislocated hip. The dog exhibited pain and required significant veterinary intervention. The appellant had a history of harsh disciplinary techniques with a previous dog.
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Decision: Unger v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding four dogs in Kersley due to conditions including unsanitary living environments, inadequate ventilation, and emotional neglect. The dogs were kept in areas with urine and feces, and lacked adequate social interaction and exercise.
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Decision: Korthuis and Middleton v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to terminate applications for the New Entrant Program. Appellants challenged the evaluation process and consistency of the New Producer Program Rules. The decision was related to the New Entrant Program.
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Decision: E.M. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding three cats in Duncan due to conditions including high ammonia levels, fecal and urine contamination, and untreated medical issues such as flea infestations and lung damage.
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Preliminary decision: Stremler v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding the dismissal of an appeal due to the appellant’s failure to submit the required filing fee within the specified timeframe.
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Decision: Vancouver Island Produce Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s supervisory decision to terminate the Agency Application Process. Vancouver Island Produce Ltd. challenged the process’s legal authority, procedural fairness, and policy justification. The decision was related to the “Supervisory Review of Regulated Vegetable Production on Vancouver Island – Agency Application Process 2017 Crop Year.”
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Preliminary decision: Pepper v. MacDonald
Complaint related to noise from chickens and roosters, dust, and water runoff from a poultry operation in Princeton. BCFIRB found the complaint about noise, dust, and runoff was connected to a farm business and referred the matter to a panel for a full hearing.
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Procedural decision: Jacobsen v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Procedural decision regarding BCMMB’s application for summary dismissal of Jacobsen’s appeal regarding the raw milk hauling rate. Jacobsen argues that BCMMB should honor a 2008 determination of a $100 fee for milk transportation via Highway 97. The BCMMB’s application for summary dismissal was denied, allowing the appeal to proceed to a full hearing.
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Preliminary decision: Harrison v. Jaeger
Complaint related to noise from a barking dog on a sheep farm in Grand Forks.
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Decision: Viitre v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Vancouver due to physical abuse, including striking and harsh handling, and the dog’s resulting fear and distress. The appellant had a history of using forceful training methods with previous dogs.