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Julian Branch

@jwbranch.bsky.social
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Curious old journalist. Resident of Sask. Likes to talk about asbestos in water.

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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
The article ⬇️ was published today in the National Observer. @astevens81.bsky.social @pauldechene.bsky.social @pdcityhall.bsky.social @preventcancernow.bsky.social @sarahturnbull.bsky.social @bcgreens.bsky.social www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/29/n...
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Asbestos is banned in Canada. Why is it in our drinking water?
For more than a decade, Julian Branch has worried about the asbestos coming out of his tap, and with good reason: where he lives, in south Regina, about 95 per cent of the pipes are made from asbestos...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
In the event @astevens81.bsky.social is having trouble finding the page, let me help. The city paid $5-million for this study, and nine more just like it. Dr. Stevens has known about this for years. Three studies. C’mon Andy.
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
I believe what @pdcityhall.bsky.social meant to say was that Branch said the city should prioritize asbestos cement water pipe replacement because it spent $5-million on scientific studies that say cancer. Top of Pg., ⬇️. @saskboy.bsky.social nrc-publications.canada.ca/eng/view/acc...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Given her recent Instagram post on the importance of Regina water infrastructure, I suggest @sarahturnbull.bsky.social needs to watch ⬇️. Old asbestos cement pipes make up approx 1/2 the water distribution network in the city. canadiancor.com/cacor-speake...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Click the link below if you are interested in knowing more about asbestos in water. @preventcancernow.bsky.social @pauldechene.bsky.social @boilingfrogbss.bsky.social @shane555.bsky.social @theglobeandmail.com @petermansbridge.bsky.social #health #ACpipes youtube.com/watch?v=WhQE...
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CACOR Live - Julian Branch on Asbestos in Drinking Water
YouTube video by Canadian Association for the Club of Rome
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
What a nice birthday present. @sasksafer.bsky.social @saskboy.bsky.social @sqirlgirly.bsky.social @shane555.bsky.social @boilingfrogbss.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk @theglobeandmail.com #cdnpoli #health ibasecretariat.org/jb-tough-to-...
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Tough to Swallow Asbestos Cement Water Pipes in Canada<a href="#1"><sup>1</sup></a>
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Saskboy from Saskatchewan @saskboy.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
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
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
At least 13.7-thousand km of old asbestos cement water pipes in Canada. Pls feel free to look at your community. Pls demand change. @saskboy.bsky.social @sasksafer.bsky.social @sasktoday.bsky.social @preventcancernow.bsky.social @cosolving.bsky.social preventcancernow.ca/where-are-ca...
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Where are Canada’s asbestos cement drinking water pipes? Check the data for where you live - Prevent Cancer Now
Does your community have asbestos cement in aging drinking water pipes? Statistics Canada's first national inventory shows almost 13,700 km of these pipes nationally.
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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 mygov.go.ke/index.php/mi...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
The fellow being interviewed has a face for radio, but the subject matter is interesting/concerning. youtube.com/watch?v=Zt-6...
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The Pipes Under Our Feet
YouTube video by Cross Border Network
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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 nrc-publications.canada.ca/eng/view/acc...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
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 @preventcancernow.bsky.social @boilingfrogbss.bsky.social ibasecretariat.org/a-frank-the-...
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The Hazard of Ingested Asbestos
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
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
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
“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 www.yukon-news.com/news/asbesto...
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Shane🇨🇦 @shane555.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
“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
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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 www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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
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Kelly Miller @sqirlgirly.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
It’s always about doing what is best for Russian business bsky.app/profile/jonc...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Scary times! The EPA is second guessing the hazardous nature of asbestos. WTF?! Apparently Mr. Trump has been an asbestos doubter for decades. 😳🧐💀 @shane555.bsky.social @saskboy.bsky.social @sqirlgirly.bsky.social @andrewstevenson8.bsky.social #Health apnews.com/article/epa-...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
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 www.starvedrock.media/wlpo/u-s-rep...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
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. www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
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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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Shane🇨🇦 @shane555.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
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…”
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
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 drive.google.com/file/d/1SnQW...
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The Hazards of Asbestos in AC Water Pipe Roundtable-20250522_115855-Meeting Recording.mp4
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
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? @saskboy.bsky.social @cosolving.bsky.social @preventcancernow.bsky.social www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
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 www.ctvnews.ca/regina/artic...
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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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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
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
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
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? @saskboy.bsky.social @sqirlgirly.bsky.social @andrewstevenson8.bsky.social #skpoli
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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. @sasksafer.bsky.social @saskboy.bsky.social @sqirlgirly.bsky.social @sharonturnbull4.bsky.social @jeffwalterssask.bsky.social
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
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. @shane555.bsky.social @sqirlgirly.bsky.social triblive.com/local/westmo...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
The New Yorker Magazine draws attention to the legacy of asbestos. @shane555.bsky.social @sqirlgirly.bsky.social @lhubich.bsky.social #cdnhealth #ACpipes
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
The city solicitor would be acutely aware of the type of water pipes in Glen Elm. They are asbestos cement, and the city was warned about them in 2010. @pauldechene.bsky.social @pdcityhall.bsky.social @alexanderquon.bsky.social @sqirlgirly.bsky.social @cosolving.bsky.social
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
My Regina City Councillor told me today that I “don’t want to find solutions” to asbestos cement water pipes. George Tsiklis said I was mean to him on social media, and told me I am “in the basement.” @cosolving.bsky.social @sqirlgirly.bsky.social @pdcityhall.bsky.social @saskboy.bsky.social
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
A remarkable illustration for Asbestos Awareness Week. A community in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, and a city in Saskatchewan 🇨🇦. Asbestos cement water pipes. 50-yrs. @shane555.bsky.social @ndp.ca @preventcancernow.bsky.social #ACpipes #Cdnhealth #Cdnpoli www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/scottis...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
It’s Asbestos Awareness Week. The Sask Party and NDP have known about asbestos cement water pipes for 13-years. Neither mentioned them this week. Both went out of their way to avoid them. @lhubich.bsky.social @saskboy.bsky.social @sqirlgirly.bsky.social www.saskatchewan.ca/government/n....
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
The one item that stands out involves Depot Division. What exactly did Mr. Kram do in the past six years? Write a letter? Include it in a speech? Couldn’t be more vague if he tried. Am plsd to see he’s wasting money in my riding. Will look for his name on the ballot. 😉 @daleburnay.bsky.social
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Quite a fed elxn so far. Not a sign of the NDP or Green candidates in Regina-Lewvan. My incumbent Conservative MP completely ignores me, and now the Regina-Wascana Tory is dropping material in my mailbox. 😵‍💫 @machirdrl.bsky.social @jeffwalterssask.bsky.social @daleburnay.bsky.social #skpoli
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Another story about numerous asbestos cement water pipe breaks, and emergency 🚨 work. @shane555.bsky.social @sqirlgirly.bsky.social @andrewstevenson8.bsky.social @preventcancernow.bsky.social #ACpipe #health #Cdnpoli
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Pyotr Alexeyevich Kropotkin @wilhelmgere.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
They flock together?
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Shane🇨🇦 @shane555.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
We have new materials to replace aging and breaking asbestos concrete water mains in Canada. Articles ⤵️ ⤵️ below worth reading #cdnpoli #cdnelexn
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
It most certainly is not. A small sample ⬇️ #acpipes #health www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Points to ponder on #WorldWaterDay @preventcancernow.bsky.social @sqirlgirly.bsky.social @shane555.bsky.social @foodandwater.bsky.social @boilingfrogbss.bsky.social #ACpipes #health
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Saskboy from Saskatchewan @saskboy.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Definitely important that Reginans, #yqrcc, and residents of many other Canadian communities pay attention to this report on water safety. If you hate cancer, pay attention! www.sasktoday.ca/regina-today... #H2OhNo
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Research shows asbestos cement water pipes poses health risks to Regina residents
Julian Branch is calling on the city to take action in replacing AC pipes, which studies have found can cause cancer.
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Saskboy from Saskatchewan @saskboy.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
It's mystifying that there are people putting effort into opposing fluoridation of Regina water, but they'll put no effort into getting the lead or asbestos out of the existing water. I guess we need an international conspiracy or some cracked celebrities to push the issue for people to care.
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Hopefully people will start paying attention. @preventcancernow.bsky.social @saskboy.bsky.social @sqirlgirly.bsky.social @boilingfrogbss.bsky.social @shane555.bsky.social @pdcityhall.bsky.social @lhubich.bsky.social #ACpipes #Cdnhealth www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
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Justin Ling @justinling.ca · 05/03/2025
PBS is airing this segment ahead of the State of the Union. It's really well-done. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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Robert Putnam reflects on how America became so polarized and what can unify the nation
For over two years, Judy Woodruff has traveled the country exploring the roots of America’s divisions over race, religion, culture, wealth and more for America at a Crossroads. The series returns with...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
More than two decades ago, Whitmore Park was singled out in a series of scientific studies on Regina asbestos cement water pipe breaks. A major water main break in Whitmore Park, and not a mention of asbestos. @sasksafer.bsky.social @reginagoose.bsky.social #ACpipes www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Two decades ago, federal scientists warned about asbestos cement water pipe breaks in Whitmore Park. The research centre was shuttered. Its concerns swept aside. A lake, you say? ⬇️ @lhubich.bsky.social @saskboy.bsky.social @andrewstevenson8.bsky.social www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
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Shane🇨🇦 @shane555.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Wonder what the uptake for reverse osmosis is. Hope Alberta doesn’t keep moving forward with coal mining, that could impact Sask drinking water too
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Julian Branch @jwbranch.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
I wonder whether @sasktoday.bsky.social asked about the recent asbestos water main breaks, whether the water was tested for asbestos at the break, whether residents were informed, before running this story? @lhubich.bsky.social @andrewstevenson8.bsky.social @shane555.bsky.social
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