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Toronto Beekeepers Co-operative is looking for a part-time, experienced Beekeeper who likes to work collaboratively. You will be working with Members of the Toronto Beekeepers Co-operative (TBC) in a teaching and supportive role, alongside a long standing Staff Beekeeper. www.foodshare.net/careers#beekeeper Job requirements: Help manage beehives at…

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THE TORONTO BEEKEEPERS C0-OP PRESENTS URBAN BEEKEEPING 101 on Saturday, February 1, 2014 Because you may not have received the full story on the birds and the bees… The Toronto Beekeepers Co-op (TBC) www.torontobees.ca returns with their annual educational day of urban beekeeping for beginners. (no birds, just…

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Ontario’s Niagara wine country will bee beer country this holiday Victoria day long weekend, as thousands are expected to attend  the Kurtz Orchard’s “Bittersweet” tasting event.  I say forget about opening the cottage when you can open a beer this weekend and be privy to…

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The majority of this morning was spent inspecting the six rooftop hives of The Fairmont Royal York. Our last inspection had revealed that one of the six hives did not make it into spring. They fared much better this year over last, when we lost…

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Foraging for beekeeping equipment has just become so much easier for Toronto urban beekeepers.  BEEgrrl Toronto has answered the call of numerous urban beekeepers and will now supply hive tools, veils, smokers, wooden ware, frames and other sought after beekeeping equipment .  The new venture…

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A great deal of sense goes into the common phrase “snug as a bug in a rug.”  My Mom used to say this as she tucked me into bed as a child.  Her words were soothing and made me feel secure as I fell off…

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On a recent visit to Scottsdale, Arizona I sought out a Fairmont Hotels & Resorts property for its luxurious surroundings and unrivalled presence.  Given the company’s reputation for bringing urban beekeeping to inn keeping I had half expected to also find a hive of activity on…

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The Toronto Beekeepers Co-op (TBC) www.torontobees.ca , in partnership with FoodShare Toronto, will conduct an educational day of urban beekeeping for beginners this February, 2013. The Beekeeping 101 class includes lunch and will explore a wide range of apiary basics, including: bee friendly gardens; interactive hive…

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Holiday Artisanal Food Markets – have been on the go since Sunday Dec. 9, and this Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 4-8pm is your last chance to pick up a fine taste of local goodness. Len Senater, a fearless food champion, and force behind The Depanneur www.thedepanneur.ca has assembled…

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The gift of experience may be the best one of all this holiday season and The Toronto Beekeepers Co-op (TBC) has a unique gift idea that aims to satisfy the bee curious. The TBC will conduct an educational day of urban beekeeping for beginners on…

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