Type: Decision
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Preliminary decision: Barkwill v. Lychowyd and Cockrill
Complaint related to dust from haying and noise from tractor, weed whipper, and chainsaw use. Complaint dismissed as trivial, frivolous, vexatious and not made in good faith.
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Decision: Vantreight, d.b.a. Vantreight Farms v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s refusal to allow direct marketing of organic storage crops outside a designated agency. Vantreight argued that organic crops should not be subject to the same regulations as conventional crops.
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Decision: Krecul v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Vancouver due to unsanitary living conditions, inadequate ventilation, and concerns about space and exercise. The dog was kept in a cluttered apartment with odours and potential hazards from falling debris.
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Decision: Krecul v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Vancouver due to conditions including inadequate ventilation, space, and unsanitary living conditions. The dog was kept in a cluttered apartment with odours and potential hazards from falling debris.
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Decision: McLeod v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding 96 cattle in Quesnel due to inadequate food, water, and shelter, lack of veterinary care, and poor herd management. The cattle exhibited severe malnutrition, frostbite, and other health issues.
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Preliminary decision: Simpson v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding the timeliness of an appeal filing. The appeal was dismissed due to being filed late and lacking the required filing fee.
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Decision: Krecul v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Vancouver due to conditions including inadequate ventilation, limited space, and unsanitary living conditions. The dog was kept in a cluttered apartment with issues such as fleas and ear infections.
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Decision: McLeod v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding 96 cattle in Quesnel due to inadequate food, water, and veterinary care, resulting in emaciation, frostbite, and other health issues. The cattle were kept without proper shelter, leading to distress and suffering.
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Decision: 2013 Quota Distribution Policy and Egg Core Review — Prior Approval for the B.C. Egg Marketing Board
BCFIRB issues preliminary decisions on the BCEMB’s quota distribution policy and Core Review, approving certain proposals and setting conditions for others. The decisions address quota allocations, new producer programs, and stakeholder engagement.
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Judicial Review Decision: Holt v. Farm Industry Review Board, 2014 BCSC 1389
Complaint related to noise, light, flies, and odour from an equestrian business in Kelowna. The judicial review was allowed. The FIRB order was set aside and the matter remitted back to FIRB for reconsideration.