Beekeeping

• End of an era: Manitoba couple selling mobile apiary

  After 10 years of beekeeping in Manitoba, they were forced to sell their bees after experiencing some health issues. It's something that brings tears to their eyes.

  Features

  Jan 9, 2024
  
• How urban beekeeping in Canadian city might be driving the native species away

  In her research, Quebec researcher Gail McInnis found that the rapid growth in urban beekeeping was negatively impacting nearby wild bee populations.

  Science

  Dec 29, 2023
  
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• Halifax plans to apply for ‘Bee City’ status. Here’s the buzz

  Halifax regional council is considering applying for 'Bee City status,' in an effort to help preserve the city’s pollinator population in the years to come.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2023
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• What’s the buzz? Ontario teen beekeeper to showcase skills at international event

  Beekeeper Olivia Wilson of Hiawatha First Nation will represent Team Canada at the International Meeting of Young Beekeepers in Slovenia in early July.

  Canada

  May 29, 2023
• Manitoba beekeeper moves hives to B.C. to keep them safe this winter

  Manitoban beekeeper Bob Podolsky had to move his hives to B.C. to keep them safe this winter as this time of year is getting harder and harder. 

  Environment

  Dec 6, 2022
• Pointe-Claire high school’s ‘green team’ buzzing with excitement over final product

  It all started this past spring, when the curricular club donned protective gear to do some hands on learning with the high school's seven-year-old colony of bees.

  Environment

  Dec 1, 2022
• Mite threatens to wipe out Manitoba’s honeybees, entomologist says

  According to a study by the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists, 57 per cent of Manitoba colonies didn't survive the winter — the highest rate in the country.

  Environment

  Jul 26, 2022
• Saskatchewan beekeepers reporting bee population slump

  Beekeeping operators have revealed higher than usual mortality rates among honey bees this year in Saskatchewan.

  Environment

  May 22, 2022
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• Beekeeping hobby is abuzz in New Brunswick amid the pandemic

  A New Brunswick man has become quite the busy bee selling beekeeping equipment amid the pandemic, which may result in a positive spinoff for farmers in the province.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2021
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• Alberta couple to open meadery in New Sarepta’s former fire hall

  They moved from a city of millions to a hamlet of about 500 people. This Alberta couple is hoping to turn a new venture into a focal point of the community.

  Consumer

  Dec 26, 2020