Type: Decision
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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.
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Dismissal: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. v British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to deny a delivery allocation transfer to multiple transferees. The appellant was a proposed transferee but was excluded after the transferor chose to transfer its entire allocation to another party. The decision was related to BCVMC’s January 14, 2015 denial of the original transfer application.
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Supervisory review decision: B.C. Milk Marketing Board request to extend quota transfer exemption list
BCFIRB approves the BCMMB’s recommendation to extend the quota transfer exemption list to include nieces, nephews and grandchildren of quota holders, with conditions to ensure compliance with sound marketing policy.
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Preliminary decision: Shawlee v. Quails’ Gate Okanagan Valley
Complaint related to noise from events held at a winery, including weddings, concerts, and other activities. Complaint dismissed as the activities did not constitute a farm operation under the FPPA.
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Decision: H.L. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding four cats in an apartment due to abandonment following the owner’s removal from the home. The apartment was described as having unsanitary conditions, including clutter and odours, and the cats had untreated medical issues such as fleas and ear mites.