News & Updates

Governments Providing Additional Supports for Ontario Beekeepers

June 3, 2021
 
The Governments of Canada and Ontario are launching a new targeted beekeeper intake to support and strengthen the health of managed h

New TTP Lead!

May 25, 2021
The Ontario Beekeepers’ Association (OBA) would like to welcome Colette Mesher to the OBA Tech-Transfer Program (TTP).

2020/21 Winterloss Survey - OBA

May 21, 2021

Every year we like to see how well the bees did over the winter. Please take part in our basic winterloss survey.

2021 Spring Meeting

March 23, 2021
 
Only a few days left until Day 1 of the Spring Meeting.
 
The Spring 2021 Conference will take place 
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Bee Biosecurity Workshop - ONLINE

February 15, 2021

Hosted by OSCIA through CAP (Canadian Agricultural Partnership) funding, beekeepers are invited to attend this free Bee Biosecurity Workshop to lea

OBA Online Silent Auction

November 26, 2020

Every year at the Annual General Meeting, a silent auction is held to raise money for the OBA Tech-Transfer Program.

OBA Annual General Meeting 2020

November 12, 2020

The OBA Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st.

Congratulations to all Royal Fair Winners!

November 10, 2020

Check out the winners at the 2020 Virtual Royal Winter Fair.

CAPA Winterloss Report for 2019/2020

September 14, 2020

The Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists conducts an annual survey of Canadian be

Small Hive Beetle Confirmed in Ottawa Region

June 26, 2020

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs recently confirmed a new Small Hive Beetle positive yard in the City of Ottawa area fro

How to identify and report suspected pesticide poisoning incidents.

June 17, 2020
It is important for beekeepers in Ontario to understand the signs of poisoning and the process for reporting in the event of a possible exposure

Mass Bee Kill

June 16, 2020
On June 5th, 2020 two Quebec beekeepers experienced a mass killing of their bees associated with the application of herbicides.

Giant Asian Hornets

May 26, 2020

OBA Winterloss Survey

April 28, 2020
Every year we like to see how well the bees did over the winter. Please take part in our basic winterloss survey.

Funding for E-Business Creation

April 28, 2020

Move your business online!

Governments Invest $2.5 Million to Grow Agri-food e-Business During