News & Updates

Last Call: OBA is Seeking Feedback from Ontario Beekeepers on 30m Setback Requirement in the Bees Act

September 17, 2019

It's Time to Count Your Mites!

September 9, 2019

It's Ontario's Varroa Mite Awareness Campaign 2019, sponsored by

Minister Announces 2019 Excellence in Agriculture Award Program, New YOUTH Category Added

August 27, 2019

 

Dear Agri-food Leader:

I am pleased to announce the launch of the 2019 Excellence in Agriculture award program!

OBA Issues Update: The Unexpected Consequences of Ontario's Class 12 Legislation

August 13, 2019

Ontario’s Class 12 legislation was designed to reduce the risk to insect pollinators from the overuse of neonicotinoid treatments on corn and soy

Supporting Honey Bee Health - Canadian and Ontario Governments Announce Funding for Beekeepers

August 7, 2019

Hot Off the Press: Essential Practices for Beekeepers in Ontario

July 26, 2019

A comprehensive resource for beekeepers

CAPA Releases its Annual Colony Loss Report This Week for 2018-2019

July 23, 2019

The Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists conducts an annual survey of Canadian beekeepers' ove

Despite Overwinter Losses Still Too High, Ontario Beekeepers Doing Better This Year

July 16, 2019

The OBA today released the results of its most recent Overwinter Loss Survey of Ontario beekeepers. 

CFIA Reports This Week that Canadian Honey Passes the Test

July 11, 2019

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released its honey authenticit

Environmental groups, beekeepers give Canada’s pesticide regulator a failing grade on neonics

April 12, 2019

Yesterday, environmental g

New Antimicrobial Resources for AFB Management Now Available as 2019 Season Kicks Off

April 10, 2019

Small Hive Beetle Quarantine in Essex and Chatham-Kent Revoked Yesterday

March 15, 2019

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OBA Calls for Nominations for Youth Representative.

March 13, 2019

The Ontario Beekeepers’ Association is seeking nominations for our new Youth Representative volunteer position.

Free Bee Biosecurity Workshop

March 5, 2019

A free Bee Biosecurity workshop is being held in Collingwood at Blue Mountain, the afternoon before the OBA Spring Meeting.

Québec and Ontario Beekeepers Call for Representation on the Bee Health Roundtable

February 1, 2019

On December 6, 2018, representatives from the Fédération des Apiculteurs du Québec (FAQ) and the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association (OBA) met with rep