Honeybees

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• Amherstview, Ont., beekeeper loses 20K bees after swarm flies away

  An Amherstview, Ont., beekeeper was caught off guard recently when his bees formed a swarm and left the hive. After some time searching, he realizes they won't be coming back.

  Environment

  May 20, 2021
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• Busy little bee: N.B. father teaches his 5-year-old son how to be a beekeeper

  A New Brunswick father is teaching his young son the 'art' of beekeeping to help take the sting out of a shortage of keepers in the province.

  Aug 24, 2020
• Maskwacis family relieved after 500K bees removed from property

  A family from Maskwacis, Alta., says their prayers have been answered after a beekeeper volunteered his services to help them get rid of three beehives inside their home.

  Environment

  Jul 27, 2020
• Better safe than swarmy: Manitoba apiarist says thousands of bees ‘camping out’ isn’t uncommon

  The president of the Red River Apiarists' Association says the sudden appearance of a buzzing swarm of bees on the side of a tree or a house isn't uncommon at this time of year.

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2020
• Entomologists fear urban beekeeping could be putting wild bees at risk

  Some entomologists are sounding the alarm that native bees could be in danger of being wiped out, because of the popularity of urban beekeeping.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2019
• Alberta science students come up with probiotic they hope will help honeybees

  Students at the University of Alberta have created a probiotic that could help save the local honeybee population - and in turn, your avocado toast.

  Education

  Dec 21, 2018
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• Vernon beekeeper alarmed about hundreds of dead honeybees

  A beekeeper in Vernon is worried after finding a carpet of hundreds of dead honeybees outside their hive.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2018
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• Market prices among challenges facing Canadian beekeepers

  Cool temperatures and cool markets are causing beekeepers concern.

  Environment

  Apr 15, 2018