Category: Farm practices complaint
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Correspondence from BCFIRB: Proposed City of Abbotsford Bylaw Regulating Audible Bird Scare Devices
Correspondence regarding the City of Abbotsford’s proposed bylaw to regulate propane cannons, emphasizing the need for socially responsible use by farmers and the importance of local government involvement in managing noise and nuisance issues.
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Preliminary decision: Eason v. Outlander Poultry Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to unspecified disturbances from a poultry farm in Langley. The procedural decision addresses scheduling conflicts and confirms the hearing date.
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Decision: Eason v. Outlander Poultry Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to odour, noise, dust and flooding from a broiler chicken farm in Langley.
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Decision: Deverell v. Watt d.b.a. Morning Bay Vineyard and Estate Winery
Complaint related to increased water drainage and potential water contamination from vineyard operations on Pender Island.
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Preliminary decision: The Corporation of Delta v. Westcoast Instant Lawns
Complaint related to whether Westcoast Instant Lawns is engaged in a “farm operation” under the FPPA, with procedural issues concerning document disclosure and witness summonses.
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Decision: Dams, Warcup and Ritter v. Daybreak Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to excessive flies from a layer farm in Terrace.
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Preliminary decision: Fox and CFLC (Adamson) v. Truong Farm
Complaint related to odour and wastewater discharges from a mushroom composting operation in Langley. Addressed whether a “knowledgeable person” could be appointed and whether a neighbourhood group could bring a complaint.
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Decision: Clapham, Steckler, and McLean v. Monga
Complaint related to noise from a propane cannon used for bird control on a blueberry farm in Abbotsford.
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Decision: Baran and Baran v. Roberts
Complaint related to dust and pest infestations, including flies and rodents, from a poultry farm in Aldergrove.
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Preliminary decision: Baird v. Plasterer
Complaint related to noise, land clearing, burning, and rodents from a cattle operation. Jurisdictional issue raised regarding whether the practices result from a farm business under the FPPA. Complaint was referred to a hearing.