BC Beekeeper penalized for killing bears at unprotected bee yards: Owner of Caspian Apiaries participates in Community Justice Forum, is required to install electric fences and comply with other conditions after shooting several bears which caused damage to his unprotected apiaries. Click here for more information

Many of you have been waiting to hear more about our AGM Speakers and Workshop Program. Plenary Speakers: Randy Oliver – http://beebetterkelowna.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Randy-Oliver-Bio.pdf Jerry Hayes – http://beebetterkelowna.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Jerry-Hayes-Bio.pdf Anicet Desrochers – http://beebetterkelowna.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ANICET-DESROCHERS-Bio.pdf Research Symposium Speakers – TBA Workshop Schedule & Speakers* – http://beebetterkelowna.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BCHPA-2017-Workshop-Schedule.pdf *Subject to Change Bee Better Kelowna – October 27-29, 2017 www.BeeBetterKelowna.ca • • • Take advantage of our... Read More

Just a quick note to remind you of the Early-Bird Deadline to register for the AGM in Kelowna.  We will extend the deadline until July 31st – that’s Monday night.  Take advantage to the reduced rate of only $229 for a Full Conference Package.  www.BeeBetterKelowna.ca

• BCHPA AGM 2107 Featured Speakers confirmed:  Randy Oliver – Scientific Beekeeping, Jerry Hayes, Beeologics, Monsanto, and Anicet Derochers, Api Culture Hautes Laurentides, Quebec.  Don’t miss the Early-bird Registration Discount that ends in July.  Click on the Events Page – British Columbia to register. • If you have an event that you would like to feature... Read More

All the Education Day presentation videos are now available to view including all three sessions with Mike Palmer. Education Day Videos & Slides

Just a reminder that our Semi-Annual AGM & Education Day is just over 2 weeks away – March 10 & 11, 2017.  Don’t miss this opportunity to spend a full half day with one of North America’s most sought after speakers, Mike Palmer from Vermont.  The semi-annual convention will also feature a multi-pronged look at... Read More

The end of January is fast approaching and we don’t want you to miss the opportunity to join or renew your membership and insurance.  As an added BONUS, if you join or renew before the end of January your local club will receive at $10 rebate.  There are a couple ways to join or renew; online... Read More

We are concerned to learn that Health Canada is considering regulation that may negatively affect the reputation of our natural and healthy product HONEY, through mandatory Front of Package labels warning about the contents being “high in sugar”. Here is the BCHPA response to Minister Philpott – CLICK HERE