Honey
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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.'CanadaDec 15, 2024
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Where are the bees? How Saskatchewan finds itself in a honey shortageThe prairies are well-known among beekeepers as the powerhouse for honey production in Canada. But this year, things are looking a little less sweet.CanadaAug 20, 2024
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Free Calgary tour offers insight into the magical world of honey beesInterested in how honey is made? Check out this free summer tour downtown Calgary that educates people on the important role bees play.EnvironmentJun 6, 2023
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What’s the buzz? Ontario teen beekeeper to showcase skills at international eventBeekeeper Olivia Wilson of Hiawatha First Nation will represent Team Canada at the International Meeting of Young Beekeepers in Slovenia in early July.CanadaMay 29, 2023
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Pointe-Claire high school’s ‘green team’ buzzing with excitement over final productIt 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.EnvironmentDec 1, 2022
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Alberta beekeepers looking for options after massive colony lossesBeekeepers province-wide are sounding the alarm after a winter that saw hundreds of honey bee colonies wiped out from cold weather and an invasive species.HealthJun 8, 2022
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Saskatchewan beekeepers reporting bee population slumpBeekeeping operators have revealed higher than usual mortality rates among honey bees this year in Saskatchewan.EnvironmentMay 22, 2022
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Quebec beekeepers call for emergency aid as hives suffer catastrophic lossesQuebec beekeepers are calling on the federal and provincial government for emergency aid, as bee populations see a mortality three times higher than the average.EnvironmentMay 19, 2022
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Bushwakker Mead Day continues as local Christmas traditionRegina's oldest brewery is bringing back its Christmas tradition. Mead Day, which occurs on the first Saturday of December annually, is already creating some local buzz.CanadaDec 3, 2021
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Bees stung by Manitoba’s dry summer, lack of nectarThe extreme heat spell Manitoba is experiencing has meant struggles for a number of plants, which in turn means struggles for bees, at a time of year when they're usually abundantEnvironmentJul 13, 2021
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