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As wildfires spread across northwestern Ontario, a pasture becomes a refuge for livestock ; How an alpaca farmer in Ontario grocery shops

Jul 19, 2026

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2 min read

As wildfires spread across northwestern Ontario, a pasture becomes a refuge for livestock ; How an alpaca farmer in Ontario grocery shops

From wildfire evacuations in northern Ontario to alpacas sheltering from extreme heat in Prince Edward County, this week’s Cart Culture is about how farmers are adapting to a changing climate.

Daniel Reale-Chin

As wildfires spread across northwestern Ontario, a pasture becomes a refuge for livestock

Jul 18, 2026

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3 min read

As wildfires spread across northwestern Ontario, a pasture becomes a refuge for livestock

The Thunder Bay Community Pasture has helped relocate about 40 animals as farmers and volunteers work to protect the region’s livestock and local food system.

Daniel Reale-Chin

What an alpaca farm taught Edward Pickering about eating better

Jul 17, 2026

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3 min read

What an alpaca farm taught Edward Pickering about eating better

After moving from Toronto to Prince Edward County, Pickering traded steak frites for vegetables, pulses and food grown closer to home. Here's how he grocery shops.

Daniel Reale-Chin