President’s message (March 2023)
Along with snowdrops and heather sprouting up along our roadways in the few warmer days so too have cement blocks, painted green boxes and the occasional red box. The former vegetation …
President’s message (February 2023)
While the rest of the continent seems to be suffering from extreme cold we have had temperatures that let the bees fly out periodically and remind us that they are still alive …
2023 Sterigenics
The club is planning a trip to the Sterigenics facility (Port Coquitlam) for CRBA members to send beekeeping equipment for sterilization using electron beam irradiation. This has been an annual club …
Executive Meeting (June 2022)
Minutes Attendees: Rinah K, William C, Don L, Bill F, Cindy P, Cathy T, Victoria S Outyards 3 boxes w/ dead batteries. Need deep cycle batteries, quoted price $600 for …
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 …
Executive Meeting (January 2022)
Minutes Attending: Bill F, Simon L, Carolyn H, Don L, Nicole S, Victoria S, Kazlyn B, Cindy P, Bill C, Rinah K Not Present: Bill began the meeting @ 7:07pm …
President’s message (February 2022)
There is one advantage to having to quarantine for a few days. I can watch the Olympics without feeling like I should be exercising madly before I do. The bug is sweeping …
Executive Meeting (December 2021)
Minutes Attending: Bill F, Simon L, Carolyn H, Don L, Rinah K, Cindy P, Bill C, Cathy/Walter T Not Present: Kazlyn B, Nicole S, Victoria S Location: Zoom Bill began …
Executive Meeting (November 2021)
Minutes Attending: Bill F, Simon L, Carolyn H, Don L, Victoria S Via Zoom: Cindy P, Nicole S, Rinah K, Kazlyn B Location: Bill’s residence Bill began the meeting @ …