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Digital Archives | Sep 29, 1975 | 9:09

Grassy Narrows: Ontario admits, 'We have a problem'

One year after Ontario is accused of downplaying the poisoning, Barbara Frum grills Health Minister Frank Miller over the treatment of Grassy Narrows natives.

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