Bees

• Tough year ahead for beekeepers, says Manitoba apiarist

  'Beekeepers are struggling,' says Manitoba Agriculture's provincial apiarist Derek Micholson. 'Some have actually left the industry, others are kind of hanging on by a thread.'

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2024
  
• Where are the bees? How Saskatchewan finds itself in a honey shortage

  The prairies are well-known among beekeepers as the powerhouse for honey production in Canada. But this year, things are looking a little less sweet.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2024
  
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• Sage Creek residents buzzing after new bee neighbours set up on cul-de-sac lamppost

  Residents in Sage Creek are concerned after a group of bee's began swarming on a lamp post on their cul-de-sac. Efforts are underway to have them safely removed.

  Environment

  Jul 16, 2024
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• Does ‘No Mow May’ actually help bees? A master gardener and professor weigh in

  Richelle Gregg, a master gardener in Timberlea, N.S., describes the No Mow May movement as a 'bit controversial' as the outcome isn't always helpful to certain native bee species.

  Environment

  May 18, 2024
• Borrow a bee colony? West Vancouver library loans out pollinators

  The bee program is a bid to educate people about the need for pollinators and how simple it is to raise these easygoing insects.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2024
• B.C.’s temperature swings are putting stress on bees, cattle, researchers say

  One B.C. researcher says she's particularly worried about recent temperature swings and their impact on bees.

  Environment

  Feb 2, 2024
• 2 days after 5 million bees fell of truck in Burlington, Ont., public still urged to be cautious

  Two days after a load of five million bees fell off of a truck in Burlington, Ont., police say some are still "buzzing around" and urged people to be cautious in the area. 

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023
• Load of 5 million bees falls off truck in Burlington, Ont., police issue warning

  Halton Regional Police have issued a warning on Wednesday after a load of five million bees fell off a truck in Burlington.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 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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• Free Calgary tour offers insight into the magical world of honey bees

  Interested in how honey is made? Check out this free summer tour downtown Calgary that educates people on the important role bees play.

  Environment

  Jun 6, 2023