Type: Decision
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Decision: Swart v. Pirjo Holt d.b.a. Serendipity Farms
Complaint related to noise, odour, flies, bright lights and unsightliness from an equestrian centre in Kelowna.
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Decision: Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of the BCMMB’s decision not to renew Agrifoods’ milk hauling contract for Zones 4, 6 and 7, instead awarding it to Vedder Resources.
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Decision: B.C. Chicken Marketing Board interim pricing formula amendment prior approval – period A-181
BCFIRB approves the interim formula amendment for period A-181 only and directs the B.C. Chicken Marketing Board to develop a wheat-corn price differential trigger for future extensions.
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Preliminary decision: Oranya Farms II Holdings Inc. and Thomas Reid Farms v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
A preliminary application from the appellants to extend the BCCMB’s July 2016 specialty quota conversion deadline
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Preliminary decision: Taylor v. Holt
Complaint related to odour, noise, and flies from a livestock shelter and pen for goats. Complaint dismissed as respondent was not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Procedural decision: Kelpin v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding an adjournment request for a hearing on the seizure of four horses in Langley. The request was denied due to scheduling conflicts and the need to minimize costs and ensure timely resolution in the best interests of the animals.
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Decision: Havelock v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Port Coquitlam due to untreated medical issues including a swollen ear hematoma and a broken tooth. The appellant had a history of avoiding contact with the BC SPCA.
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Preliminary decision: Harvey v. HS Jansen and Sons Ltd.
Complaint related to manure management practices of a nearby dairy farm in Armstrong. Request for recusal of panel member due to alleged bias based on past employment with farm organizations.
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Preliminary decision: City of Abbotsford v. Kapoor
Complaint related to dust from soil management practices on a farm in Abbotsford.
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Decision: Skye Hi Farms Inc. and Van Ginkel d.b.a. V3 Farms v. British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal of BCBHEC’s quota allotment decision to grant a stay. Appellants argue procedural fairness and sound marketing policy issues. The decision was related to Amending Order 11.