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Bee expert Robyn McCallum from Tabusintac NB, a Dalhousie University student; is doing research into native bee populations that could provide a much-needed boost to blueberry production in Nova Scotia.

McCallum, who’s also at Perennia Innovation Centre in Bible Hill and Kentville; will defend her thesis, Enhancing Lowbush Blueberry Agro-ecosystems for Wild Pollinators and Natural Enemies, later this spring.

Until then, McCallum isn’t revealing the details and findings of her research.

The CBC is apologizing for leaving Port Royal out of its docu-drama “Canada: The Story of Us.”

The first episode asserted the first permanent European settlement in Canada was Quebec City while Port Royal was settled three years earlier.

CBC spokesman Chuck Thompson issued a statement saying people are bound to have different points of view on Canada’s history, but the national broadcaster didn’t intend to offend anyone and is open to feedback, but it won’t be changing the show.  It’s planning to host live digital conversations about it.