We wanted to give you as much advanced information as we could about the upcoming Semi-Annual AGM and Education day in March.  Unlike the fall meeting, we have just two days together, one day of business and one day of education.  We will share a complete agenda once we have final commitments from speakers (there... Read More

On behalf of the BCHPA Executive, I want to wish you all the best for 2018.  This past year has been an eventful one and we look forward to another year of beekeeping adventures. A few items of note as we close 2017… •  Thanks again for making the annual conference in Kelowna such a... Read More

The B.C. Honey Producers Association central executive met with Agriculture Minister Lana Popham on Sept. 21, 2017 in Victoria to raise several areas of concern for beekeepers. The meeting was the first opportunity for the BCHPA to brief the new minister on critical issues, including a rising concern about colony health in blueberry pollination, the... Read More

Just one last reminder about the upcoming AGM in Kelowna.  Check out their website for more details.  Over 250 guest already registered. BEE BETTER Kelowna    –   http://beebetterkelowna.ca/ Companion Program: One of the options we would like to offer is a Companion Program option.  I you are planning to attend with someone who is interested... Read More

BC Beekeepers affected by wildfires have some options: See the mesage below this (from Small Business BC) for information and links to two government relief programs: 1) Small Business recovery grant: delivered through Red Cross $ 1500 for qualified small businesses. click here for information and if you are eligible click here to apply or call the... Read More

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