Beekeeping

• Beekeepers call for import ban on non-North American bees as deadly mite spreads

  Canadian beekeepers are calling on Ottawa to halt all imports of bees from outside North America to prevent the spread of a parasitic mite that can devastate bee colonies.

  Economy

  Nov 25
  
• More bees found buzzing in Calgary backyards

  While the flying pollinators might make some uncomfortable, experts say not all bees are created equal.

  Canada

  Aug 20
  
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• Bees cause a buzz at New Brunswick’s legislature

  New Brunswick's legislature is swarming with activity and it's all because of one provincial minister. His hobby helps pollination and creates a sugary way to promote the province.

  Canada

  Jul 31
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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