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 …
General Meeting (March 2023)
The Capital Regional Beekeepers Association (CRBA) meets on the second Thursday of every month. This meeting usually starts with a beginners/intermediate beekeeper corner 30 minutes before the regular club proceedings start …
President’s message (April 2022)
The squalls have been sweeping through the neighbourhood, making me nervous for my fledgling hives. Forager bees barely have time to get out the door and explore the immediate surroundings …
President’s message (March 2022)
There is something very calming as one opens and places a package of bees in its new home. Nothing is frantic, rushed or panicked about the process – at least you …
President’s message (March 2021)
It’s the end of another year in the life of bees and this week, as packages of bees begin to show up, the cycle begins anew. Equipment has to be …
President’s message (February 2021)
I am feeling housebound. I feel like I need to drive to the outyards near China Beach and make sure they are still there. Y’know, just in case bears have knocked all …
General Meeting (March 2021)
The Capital Regional Beekeepers Association (CRBA) meets on the second Thursday of every month. This meeting usually starts with a beginners/intermediate beekeeper corner 30 minutes before the regular club proceedings start …
Executive Meeting (February 2020)
Minutes Attending: Nairn H, Don L, Carolyn H, Irene T, Bill F, Katlyn B and Kimberely B Bill called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. Planning for the Annual General …
Executive Meeting (January 2020)
Minutes Present: Bill F, Carolyn H, Don L, Nairn H, Irene T, and Kazlyn B. Bill called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. A quorum was met. Annual General …