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8 hours ago | castanet.net | Bruce Shipkowski

A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens was expected grow Thursday, with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area before rain arrives this week, authorities said. Higher-than-normal pollution levels were expected Thursday in New York City, Rockland and Westchester counties, and in Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation advised Wednesday.

1 day ago | castanet.net | Kristen Holliday

The emergency department at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver will be closed over Tuesday night. In a news release, Interior Health said emergency services at the hospital will be unavailable from 8 p.m. on Tuesday to 7 a.m. on Wednesday. “Patients can access emergency care in Penticton Regional Hospital during this time,” IH said.

1 day ago | castanet.net | Kristen Holliday

Police incident closes Highway 97C between Logan Lake, Merritt, DriveBC reportsHighway 97C closedPhoto: CastanetHighway 97C is closed due to a police incident, DriveBC says. Highway 97C between Merritt and Logan Lake has been closed in both directions due to a police incident. According to DriveBC, the closure happened about 3 p.m. There is no estimated time for reopening.

3 days ago | castanet.net | Sarah Dubetz

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3 days ago | castanet.net | Sarah Dubetz

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