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Julian Branch
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Curious old journalist. Resident of Sask. Likes to talk about asbestos in water.
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Regina isn't as well developed as an African country, we can't manage to maintain our drinking water system to a high standard.
#H2OhNo #yqrcc
October 4, 2025 at 3:40 AM
The story👇🏼 from one week ago says Kenya is replacing old asbestos cement water pipes because they may cause cancer. We have at least 13.7-thousand km of old asbestos cement water pipes in 🇨🇦
@preventcancernow.bsky.social
@saskboy.bsky.social
@sqirlgirly.bsky.social

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October 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The fellow being interviewed has a face for radio, but the subject matter is interesting/concerning.

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The Pipes Under Our Feet
YouTube video by Cross Border Network
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September 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Apparently @sarahturnbull.bsky.social didn’t read the studies on asbestos cement water pipes in Regina I sent her months ago. The pipes break. A coating is useless in the event of a break.
@sasksafer.bsky.social
@saskboy.bsky.social
#health

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September 25, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Because old asbestos cement water pipes are breaking in record numbers, I implore you to read the piece below, which was published earlier this week. Please. Thank you. @saskboy.bsky.social
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@boilingfrogbss.bsky.social

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The Hazard of Ingested Asbestos
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September 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
What exactly are “unknown fibres that resemble asbestos?” If the water ran thru old asbestos cement water pipes, I’d say it’s asbestos. The lab blew me off when I reached out to ask.
@sqirlgirly.bsky.social
@saskboy.bsky.social
@greenparty.org.uk
@shane555.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
“Asbestos-like” fibres in Whitehorse water, and it’s ok to drink. How bout 65 km of old asbestos cement water pipe in Whitehorse, and it’s def not ok to drink? Anyone read the NRC studies?
@preventcancernow.bsky.social
@gurdeep.ca
@thunderbuck.bsky.social

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July 20, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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“At the very least, the fact that the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the American Cancer Society have highlight the increased risk of gastrointestinal cancers from drinking water from asbestos pipes suggests that this a question worth further exploration. …”
from ⤵️ #cdnhealth
Serious questions are being raised in Scotland about old asbestos cement water pipes, yet here in Canada it’s drink up!
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@sqirlgirly.bsky.social
@saskboy.bsky.social
@alexanderquon.bsky.social
@cbcnews-rss.bsky.social

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July 1, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Serious questions are being raised in Scotland about old asbestos cement water pipes, yet here in Canada it’s drink up!
@shane555.bsky.social
@sqirlgirly.bsky.social
@saskboy.bsky.social
@alexanderquon.bsky.social
@cbcnews-rss.bsky.social

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June 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
In 2023, @ctvnews-rss.bsky.social released a map showing 85 🇨🇦 communities still use old asbestos cement water pipes. Stats Can conducted a national infrastructure survey and came up with a partial provincial/territorial breakdown.
@preventcancernow.bsky.social
@shane555.bsky.social
#badjoke
June 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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It’s always about doing what is best for Russian business bsky.app/profile/jonc...
THIS IS ABSOLUTE INSANITY.
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June 20, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Scary times! The EPA is second guessing the hazardous nature of asbestos. WTF?! Apparently Mr. Trump has been an asbestos doubter for decades. 😳🧐💀
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@saskboy.bsky.social
@sqirlgirly.bsky.social
@andrewstevenson8.bsky.social
#Health

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June 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The Illinois community ⬇️ is hoping to replace its old asbestos cement and lead water pipes because “the pipes pose a risk for residents.” What kind of risk? Studies show drinking asbestos can cause cancer.
@preventcancernow.bsky.social
@saskboy.bsky.social

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June 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Today is the one-year anniversary of the Parliament Hill news conference below. I was proud to take part on behalf of @preventcancernow.bsky.social
The only thing that has changed is the old pipes are breaking more than ever.

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Elizabeth May Calls for Action on Asbestos in Tap Water – June 6, 2024
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and members of Prevent Cancer Now call on the government to review and address aging asbestos cement pipes potentially exposing citizens to asbestos in their water. Ma...
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June 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Seems a great move, plans and act

“To expedite the replacement of ageing water mains, including AC pipes, the WSD has set up an inter-departmental task force headed by the Director of Water Supplies and…”
May 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I was plsd to present to the Saskatchewan Public Works Association regarding asbestos cement water pipes this week. I encourage #cdnpoli and any politician, at any level, to follow up. Please. #health @shane555.bsky.social
@preventcancernow.bsky.social

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The Hazards of Asbestos in AC Water Pipe Roundtable-20250522_115855-Meeting Recording.mp4
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May 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Another American community replacing old asbestos cement water pipes. How many main breaks in the past 25-yrs? Was the water tested for asbestos? Were residents informed?
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@cosolving.bsky.social
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May 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I am very plsd to see that @saskboy.bsky.social appeared as a delegate and mentioned other concerns with Regina water. He and others are right to be concerned. Thank you.
@sqirlgirly.bsky.social
@alexanderquon.bsky.social
@pdcityhall.bsky.social

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Long slate of delegates presents at special council meeting on fluoride in Regina’s drinking water
Council was locked into a long council meeting Friday exploring the possibility of reconsidering the fluoridation of Regina’s drinking water.
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May 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A couple of points for @carlabecksk.bsky.social Pls tell your members there are no lead water mains. They are service connectors. There are however 600 km of old asbestos cement water mains in Regina. Thank you.
@andrewstevenson8.bsky.social
@saskboy.bsky.social
@sqirlgirly.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A big meeting at #yqrcc to discuss flouride in water today. Yet it’s asbestos that is grabbing headlines around the world. Regina has 600 km of old asbestos cement pipes. Another special meeting perhaps?
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@sqirlgirly.bsky.social
@andrewstevenson8.bsky.social
#skpoli
April 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The special meeting will be restricted to flouride. The special meeting is not being held to discuss all minerals in Regina water. Why would #yqrcc want to hear about asbestos? It has been aware of this issue for two decades.
@sajithnair.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I will not be appearing as
a delegate at the upcoming special fluoride meeting of #yqrcc
I chose not have my submission edited by the city clerk.
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@saskboy.bsky.social
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@jeffwalterssask.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I’m going to be kind. The municipal official ⬇️ is providing misleading information to the media regarding old asbestos cement water pipes. Of course the fibres can, and do, enter the water.
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April 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM