City-wide beekeeping in Winnipeg could soon become a reality

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg residents living in suburban areas of the city may soon be able to take up beekeeping on their property.

On Tuesday, members of the Standing Police Committee are looking into whether beekeeping should be allowed across the city.

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Currently, the city allows urban beehives in parts of downtown Winnipeg, such as The Fairmont, the Forks and the University of Winnipeg.

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READ MORE: The Forks launches first urban bee project

Around the world, bee populations are declining due to a variety of factors, including neonicotinoid pesticides, loss of habitat and varroa mites.

The report recommends allowing city-wide beekeeping for the purpose of, “restoring and enhancing the bee population.”

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