Benzene

• Chemical plant shuts down after high benzene levels detected near Ontario First Nation

  Days after high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected on the northern border of Aamjiwnaang First Nation, a chemical plant in Sarnia is shutting down.

  Environment

  Apr 20
  
• Ontario takes action against chemical plant after Aamjiwnaang First Nation residents fell ill

  The Ontario government says it’s taking swift action against a chemical plant after a spike in benzene readings and after members Aamjiwnaang First Nation fell ill.

  Environment

  Apr 19
  
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• High benzene levels detected near Ontario First Nation for weeks, residents report sickness

  Dozens of people have reportedly became sick after high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in the air of a small First Nation in southwestern Ontario.

  Environment

  Apr 19
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• Ontario First Nation calls for chemical plant to be shut down amid ‘dangerously high’ benzene levels

  Aamjiwnaang First Nation called on the federal and provincial governments to shut down INEOS Styrolution, a chemical manufacturer.

  Environment

  Apr 17
• Health Canada ‘reviewing’ U.S. lab’s findings of benzene in acne products

  Less than a week after a U.S. lab said it detected benzene in several popular over-the-counter acne products, Health Canada said it is reviewing the findings. 

  Health

  Mar 11
• Cancer-causing chemical benzene found in popular acne products: U.S. lab

  A independent U.S. lab reported it detected a cancer-causing chemical in common over-the-counter acne treatments. The lab said it found benzene at 800 times the FDA limit.

  Health

  Mar 6
• Does wildfire smoke smell like burnt plastic to you? There’s a reason

  The smell of burnt plastic could be a sign of toxic chemicals in the smoke. Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick says the levels won't cause immediate danger, but recommends precautions.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2023
• Council’s concerns over air quality exemptions in Hamilton dominate board of health meeting

  Staff from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) educated Hamilton councillors Monday about 13 provincial exemptions for a handful of city industries.

  Environment

  May 2, 2023
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• Hamilton councillors seek review, express opposition to emissions exemptions for steelmakers

  Hamilton's board of health is hoping to get staff to review site emissions exemptions granted for some city steelmakers before a provincial deadline.

  Environment

  Mar 23, 2023
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• Dry shampoo recall: Why is cancer-causing benzene ending up in hair products?

  A mass recall of dry shampoo products in Canada due to cancer risks is being welcomed by health experts, as they call for increased vigilance and testing.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2022