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Unexpected uses for honey

October 31, 2019

We all have a jar of honey in our pantries. We stir it into hot cups of tea, spread it on toast or take a spoonful of it when we’re feeling ill. But have you thought about spreading it on your face or using it as a hair treatment?

https://globalnews.ca/content/6059905/unexpected-uses-for-honey/

Article by Allison Dunfield, Special Advertising Feature for Global News

Petition Letter

October 30, 2019

Petition to Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health Canada re: national ban on the use of all forms of neonicotinoid pesticides in agriculture, horticulture, turf production and golf courses.

https://bit.ly/2JBqbuC

Article source: Ban With a Plan.org / Petition Letter

Citizen scientist bee study wraps with recommendations

October 30, 2019

Three-year project catalogued local flora that sent bees abuzz. Bee a Citizen Scientist, a local project focused on studying local pollinators, wrapped up last month following three years of work.

https://bit.ly/320K70r

Article by Todd Sullivan courtesy of Kamloops This Week

UBC study shows honey bees can help monitor pollution in cities

October 30, 2019

Analyzing the honey of urban bees can help scientists pinpoint pollutants. Honey from urban honey bees can help pinpoint the sources of environmental pollutants.

https://bit.ly/2owPQ0d

Article by Hina Alam courtesy of The Canadian Press

Honey Bees Pathogen Response

October 30, 2019

Worldwide, honeybee colonies have been dying off rapidly, often due to the spread of deadly mites.

https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/csfs-research/honey-bees-pathogen-response/

Article source: UBC FARM Centre for Sustainable Food Systems / Vancouver Campus

Matchmaking for healthier bees

October 30, 2019

While poor hygiene may be a deal breaker in human relationships, in bee colonies it can be a matter of life and death.

https://news.ubc.ca/2019/05/07/matchmaking-for-healthier-bees/

Article source: UBC News / Science, Health & Technology

Bee Funding: Bees and bee health in British Columbia

October 30, 2019

Bees play a vital role in British Columbia’s environment and to B.C.’s agriculture sector.

https://news.gov.bc.ca/factsheets/bees-and-bee-health-in-british-columbia

Article source: BC Gov News / Agriculture

Some backyard bees doing more harm than good: experts

October 30, 2019

Rearing honey bees responsibly requires education and careful management to help stop the spread of disease.

https://bit.ly/322hvne

Article by Matt Robinson courtesy of Vancouver Sun

UBC teams up with honeybees to study pollution

October 30, 2019

UBC scientists have teamed up with honeybees to map pollution across Metro Vancouver.

https://bit.ly/335jcli

Video courtesy of Global News: Edmonton

International students study honey bee viruses with Quebec scientists

October 30, 2019

Université de Montréal researchers believe the Varroa destructor mite could be a factor in the decline of honey bee populations.

https://bit.ly/3316lAD

Article by Michelle Lalonde courtesy of Montreal Gazette