Outcome: Denied / dismissed
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Decision: Tri-Gro v Pyke, 2001 ONCA
Ontario Court of Appeal decision. Complaint related to odours from mushroom farm operations in Whitby. The issue was whether the odours constituted a nuisance and if the farm practices were protected under the Farm Practices Protection Act.
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Decision: Pratt and Rauch v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding nine dogs in Clearwater due to inadequate shelter in extreme cold, lack of potable water and untreated medical issues including dehydration, frostbite, and skin infections.
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Decision: Pratt and Rauch v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding nine dogs in Clearwater due to inadequate shelter in extreme cold, lack of potable water and untreated medical issues including dehydration, frostbite, and skin infections. Corrigendum to earlier decision.
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Decision: Pottruff v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to deny a Chick/Pullet Placement Permit (CPP) application. The appellants argued that BCEMB lacked authority to regulate chicks under 19 weeks, failed to provide reasons, and fettered its discretion. The decision was related to BCEMB’s authority and biosecurity regulations.
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Decision: Peniuk v. Michell
Complaint related to odour, noise, vibration, and unsightliness from a composting operation in Central Saanich.
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Decision summary: Ponich Poultry Farm v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s refusal to renew two specialty permits for 1000 birds each under the new entrant and specialty program.
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Decision: Parkinson v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 11 cats and 7 dogs in Mission due to conditions including unsanitary living conditions, inadequate nutrition, untreated medical issues such as dental disease and ingrown nails, and excessive ammonia levels affecting the animals’ health.
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Costs decision: Parkinson v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 11 cats and 7 dogs in Mission due to conditions including unsanitary living conditions, inadequate nutrition, untreated medical issues such as dental disease and ingrown nails, and excessive ammonia levels affecting the animals’ health.
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Decision: Ormston and Cross v. Dogwood Fur Farms Ltd.
Complaints related to odours, birds, rodents, flies, and noise from propane cannons and other noise devices on a mink fur farm in Langley.
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Geertsma v. Farm Practices Board, 2006 BCSC 1700
This Supreme Court of BC decision dismissed an appeal by a neighbour who challenged a BCFIRB ruling about odour, noise, dust, and flooding from a poultry farm. The court upheld the Board’s authority to order modifications of certain farm practices, finding its decision was not patently unreasonable.