Federal order tightens benzene limits near Sarnia plant
The Canadian government moved to enforce tougher air quality rules at Ineos Styrolution in Sarnia, ordering vapour control and closed vent systems after years of dangerous benzene levels near the Aamjiwnaang First Nation. The two week emergency order could extend to two years, with fast-tracked provincial and federal actions to curb benzene pollution in Canada’s Chemical Valley.
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Premier seeks Trudeau help on safe supply sites decriminalization
Ontario Premier Doug Ford urges Ottawa to pause new safe supply sites and push for provincial buy in to Health Canada approved centers. He cites Health Canada data showing 16 Ontario sites mostly in the south and calls for accountability and life saving measures alongside Toronto decriminalization efforts led by Dr Eileen de Villa and Toronto Public Health officials. Trudeau says federal, provincial, and local cooperation is needed to address the opioid crisis without criminalization.
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Measles death reported in Ontario under five child
Public Health Ontario confirms a Hamilton resident under five who was not immunized died after measles hospitalization. The province logged 22 measles cases this year, with 13 children among them, five hospitalizations, and six cases in Hamilton all unvaccinated.
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