President’s message (October 2025)
Well, the majority of the hubbub is over, and things are settling down as the season ends. While 2025 wasn’t the best season for many of us, it wasn’t the …
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President’s message (September 2025)
We have a special in-person presenter this month Mr. Muhammad Fahim Raza, from the BC Tech Transfer Program working under the umbrella of the Honey Producers Association, will be presenting …
President’s message (August 2025)
THIS MONTH’S MEETING IS AT THE BEAVER LAKE PICNIC SITE – NOT THE BRENTWOOD HALL Sorry to put this in all caps, but I’d hate to have anyone drive to …
President’s message (July 2025)
Saanich Fall Fair Every year the Saanich Fall Fair happens over the Labour Day weekend on the Saanich Fairgrounds on Stelly’s Cross Road. And every year the club has a …
President’s message (June 2025)
The later Spring flower dearth has already arrived. Recognizing that there are microclimates all over Victoria this may not be true for every location, but it is certainly true for …
President’s message (May 2025)
Oh joy – swarm season is here. The first swarm I heard of happened in mid-April, but we’re into the thick of it now. So keep an eye on your …
President’s message (April 2025)
A quick note following up on last month’s issue on oxalic acid in glycerin strips for mite control. While becoming more widely used, this method is not yet an approved …
President’s message (March 2025)
Following a presentation by our club colleague Heinz at a recent meeting, I’ve had several conversations with other members about the use of sustained-release oxalic acid pads instead of the …
President’s message (February 2025)
The annual cold weather is upon us, and some of us have been itching to see inside the hives to ensure your bees are doing well. A laudable motive, but …
Sterigenics notification (2025)
The club is planning a trip to the Sterigenics facility (Port Coquitlam) for CRBA members, to send beekeeping equipment for sterilization by using electron beam irradiation. This has been an …