Canadian Government Help
Canadian Governments Helping Grape Growers and Beekeepers Strengthen Their Businesses Canada and Ontario investing up to $10 million to support sectors hit by extraordinary…
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CFIA Risk Assessment
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be undertaking a new risk assessment to evaluate the risks associated with the importation of honey bee…
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New Honey Bee Facility in Canada
New Honey Bee Research Centre creating a buzz at Univ. of Guelph Set to break ground this summer, the new Honey Bee Research Centre…
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ABF Statement
Links: ABF Email: info@abfnet.org ABF Website: www.abfnet.org
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Honey Adulteration in Canada Podcast
Listen to the Podcast About Honey Adulteration in Canada Listen to the latest Inspect and Protect podcast There’s something sticky out there. In this…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Canada’s York University to Develop ‘BeeCSI’ Tool to Help Canada’s Rapidly Declining Honey Bees, and, BBKA on Guard for Asian Hornet
Associate Professor Amro Zayed – York University, Asian Hornet TORONTO, September 18, 2019 – When Canada’s honey bees are thriving, they produce honey and…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Newfoundland and Labador’s First Honey Bee Reserve Opens June 1.
By: Alan Harman Newfoundland and Labador’s first honey bee reserve opens June 1. Operated by Paul and Brenda Dinn, Adelaide’s Honey Bee, Pollinator and…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Health Canada Relents on Honey Label.
By: Ron Friesen Manitoba honey producers are pleased they’ll be exempted from labelling standards aimed at unhealthy foods. Photo: Canadian Honey Council Canada’s beekeepers are…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Saskatchewan’s Honey Industry Is Buzzing Over Changes Made To The Province’s Crop Insurance Program.
Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced the new coverage for beekeepers early this month. Coverage for over-winter losses will now be offered, and deductibles will…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – The Value Of Maple And Honey Production Grew In 2017, Says Statistics Canada.
Ross Marowits – The Canadian Press Statistics Canada says maple syrup production increased three per cent this year to a record 12.5 million gallons…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Honey Production Down Across Ontario Following Cool, Wet Summer And Some Local Producers Are Feeling The Sting.
By: Susan Burgess, CBC News When bees are cooped up in a hive because of wet weather, they’re more likely to ‘swarm,’ a phenomenon…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Quarantine Area In The Peace River Region, And New Brunswick, Established For Small Hive Beetle
Medhat Nasr, PhD. Provincial Apiculturist, Alberta, Canada On July 19, 2017, Alberta has established a quarantine area in the Peace River region where small…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Too few blueberries means too little pollination requirements, and too little leatherwood honey means a crop gone missing
There gloom at opposite end of the planet over the outlook for honey producers. In Canada, The Chronicle Herald newspaper reports Nova…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Nova Scotia Threatened by Small Hive Beetles From Ontario
The Nova Scotia Beekeepers’ Association says the Canadian province’s beekeeping industry is under threat by a government decision to import unnecessary honey bee colonies…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Canada’s Beekeepers want clear labels so consumers can choose local
Canada may be on the verge of changing its honey labelling rules. Beekeepers have been calling on the government to clearly label honey as…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Canada Begins Its Own BeeInformed Tech Transfer Operation
Harry Sullivan – TC Media BIBLE HILL – A “unique” team of specialists based in Bible Hill are working to strengthen and grow the…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – 2015/2016 winter losses in Canada.
Summary The Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA) coordinated the annual honey bee wintering loss report for 2015/16 in Canada. Harmonized questions based on…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Canadian Company Places Hives in Backyards, Balconies or Roofs for Homeowners
By Alan Harman Montreal-based start-up company Alveole (https://www.alveole.buzz/en/) is cashing in on the growing popularity of urban beekeeping by renting out hives to…
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