Aamjiwnaang First Nation members say industrial benzene emissions in Sarnia, Ont., area made them ill

A provincial environmental team is measuring air quality in an industrial area in southwestern Ontario after data indicated high levels of benzene and Aamjiwnaang First Nation urged the shutdown of a facility. Members of the Sarnia-area community describe their symptoms and how air quality fears are impacting them.

Aamjiwnaang First Nation members say industrial benzene emissions in Sarnia, Ont., area made them ill
Christine Rogers (left), her father Bobby, and daughter went to hospital earlier this week with symptoms of sore throats, nausea and headaches.

A provincial environmental team is measuring air quality in an industrial area in southwestern Ontario after data indicated high levels of benzene and Aamjiwnaang First Nation urged the shutdown of a facility. Members of the Sarnia-area community describe their symptoms and how air quality fears are impacting them.