By Andrew Wilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Sarnia Journal On Friday June 13, Aamjiwnaang First Nation’s Band Council issued an Evacuation Notice recommending members evacuate certain areas of the community due to high reported emissions of benzene. Due to reported high benzene levels at the Ada Lockridge and AFN Sportscenter monitors, they are recommending an evacuation of members living between Churchill Road and the first set of tracks on Tashmoo Ave. Residents in this area were asked to evacuate to the Community Centre. Other community members were advised to exercise caution and avoid this area. Chief Janelle Nahmabin of Aamjiwnaang First Nation says that “roughly 20-25 people were in the evacuation zone and several stayed. Some may have felt reassured knowing that additional monitoring was occurring.” An additional mobile monitor

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