November 2014

Sault Star: Pesticide ban not the bee's knees

November 29, 2014

By Tom Mills      Download article

York Region: Ontario honeybee plan sweet news to some in King Township

November 29, 2014
By  Kim Champion

Ontario’s beekeepers got some sweet

PMRA Update on Neonicotinoid Pesticides and Bee Health

November 29, 2014

Interim report now available.

 

The Wellington Advertiser: Proposed neonicotioid rules creating a buzz across province

November 28, 2014

By Meagan Leonard

Orangeville Banner: Province looks to take the buzz out of neonicotinoid pesticides

November 26, 2014

Orangeville Banner

Western Producer: Ont. farmers balk at neonic reduction plan

November 26, 2014

By Robert Arnason  

Windsor Star: Ontario pro-bee pesticide plan hailed and denounced

November 26, 2014

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Grain News: Ontario proposes deep cuts for farmers' neonic use by 2017

November 26, 2014

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Toronto Star: Ontario moves toward curbing pesticide blamed for bee deaths

November 26, 2014

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G&M: Ontario to restrict use of pesticide linked to bee deaths

November 26, 2014

 By Eric Atkins

CTV covers the new restrictions on neonics. VIDEO

November 26, 2014

Watch Tibor Sza

OBA media release:Beekeepers support Ontario's plans to reduce neonicotinoid use on corn and soy by 80%

November 25, 2014

MEDIA RELEASE            

OBA's 2014 Annual Report now available on line

November 24, 2014

Read OBA's 2014 Annual Report here.

How will your hives do this winter? A handy tool for you.

November 22, 2014

Check out this handy checklist from th

New farm group forming to fight regulations to control neonics. OFA considering joining.

November 19, 2014

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Better Farming: Neonic study results, political directions at odds.

November 19, 2014

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Science Magazine: The trouble with neonicotinoids

November 18, 2014

Francisco Sanchez-Bayo

New research: Neonicotinoid contamination of global surface waters and associated risk to aquatic invertebrates: A review

November 18, 2014

OMAFRA Minister Leal to address OBA AGM

November 17, 2014

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G&M Canadian Doctors and Nurses Urge Ban on Neonicotinoid Insecticides

November 17, 2014

Read here

CBC's Amanda Lang show does great piece on neonicotinoids

November 17, 2014

http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ID/2605237208/

 

Neonicotinoid seed treatments under microscope

November 12, 2014

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released results of a peer-reviewed study on neonicotinoid seed treatments on soybeans.

Modern Farmer: Are these nicotine-like insecticides killing bees?

November 12, 2014

Four hundred miles away, Brighton, England’s Stanmer Park — a nature reserve reached by a narrow, dirt road not far from the University of Sussex —

Latest OBA newsletter available: Class action lawyers clarify misinformation

November 8, 2014

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Congratulations to Newfoundland for establishing their first beekeeper association

November 8, 2014

The group held its inaugural meeting in Corner Brook Thursday evening and hopes to grow into an advocate for the importance of bees in the environm

Climate change is disrupting flower pollination, research shows.

November 8, 2014

by Damien Carrington  

OBA responds to PMRA proposed registration of Flupyradifurone

November 4, 2014

Download submission.

Call for nominations to the OBA Board of Directors

November 3, 2014

The OBA is seeking board members for terms starting November 2015.

New research: Diet affects pesticide resistance in honey bees.

November 3, 2014

By Sara LaJeunesse

Escapes with Nigel: Take a bee yard tour with Adam, Peter and Tibor

November 3, 2014

Interesting, informative and fun tour with TV show Escapes with Nigel.