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. 2017 Feb 6;189(5):E213-E215.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.160943. Epub 2016 Dec 5.

The interwoven history of mercury poisoning in Ontario and Japan

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The interwoven history of mercury poisoning in Ontario and Japan

Adam Mosa et al. CMAJ. .

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Ball Lake Lodge. The Ball Lake Lodge, built in 1947, was owned and operated by Barney and Marion Lamm. The Lamms employed residents of the Grassy Narrows community as fishing guides. Used with permission.

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