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Northern Ontario Beekeeper Loses Nearly 2 Million Bees Due to Suspected Chemical Exposure

  • A Northern Ontario beekeeper, Dawn Lalonde, lost nearly 2 million bees this season, with tests confirming exposure to pesticides and fungicides as the likely cause.
  • The Ontario Ministry of the Environment is investigating local pesticide use to determine the source of the contamination.
  • Lalonde plans to rebuild her colonies, advocate for safer practices, and raise awareness of environmental threats.