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Let’s break down the Regina numbers. 531 km in 2005. Exact same amount in 2021. Suddenly down to 500 km in Dec.,
2022. That’s remarkable, if true. Especially since the city has acknowledged it is having difficulty meeting its target of replacing 10 km per year.
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50-60 yrs to replace the (at least) 500 km of old asbestos cement water pipe in Regina. How come it is a priority, and causes cancer in Kenya, and not in Regina?
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Except during one of the 2,477 asbestos cement water pipe breaks in Regina between 2010-2022 (pls check) Coating is worthless.
Published tdy in UK. 👇🏼
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Drinking asbestos is safe? Health Canada’s new study can’t see why not - Prevent Cancer Now Health Canada commissioned a flawed study that purportedly confirmed that there is no "consistent, convincing evidence' that drinking asbestos causes cancer.

Please read the NRC studies I sent. In 2003, the City of Regina paid $5-million for them. Health Canada maintains that it’s okay to drink asbestos. I sit on the board of @preventcancernow.bsky.social
It strongly disagrees with that position.

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State to replace ageing water pipes in Tetu over health concerns Scientists believe asbestos when used in roofing and piping could be a possible link to gastrointestinal cancers in humans.

I couldn’t be there in person, but as a federal NDP leadership candidate I would like to hear/see your plan to replace the 13.7-thousand km of old
asbestos cement water pipes in Canada. BTW, Edmonton has 1,044 km.
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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.

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.
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Are Asbestos Cement pipes in your community? PCN calls for action following the release of Stats Can data that 13.7 thousand km delivering water to Canadians as of 2022.

See if there are Asbestos Cement pipes in your community and learn more: bit.ly/3KqBmsq

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PM Carney: We can build a better nation with renewables. Scratch new U.S. nuclear off your major projects list.

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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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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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“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

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.
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“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?
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Staff at Canadian Armed Forces base say contamination made them sick | The Narwhal CFB Moose Jaw is contaminated with forever chemicals (PFAS). Employees say toxins at the Canadian Armed Forces base caused cancers, neurological disorders and other illnesses

Is contamination on a Canadian Armed Forces base making employees sick? Prevent Cancer Now Board member, Erin Zimmerman speaks of their experiences. thenarwhal.ca/canadian-arm...

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.
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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...

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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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.
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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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🚨New resource alert! Waste Watch Ottawa, CAFES Ottawa, @ecologyottawa.bsky.social, and @preventcancernow.bsky.social have teamed up to produce an FAQ answering all your questions about incineration in Ottawa.

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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
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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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The birds on this tiny, remote island are so full of plastic their bellies crunch On a remote, crescent-shaped island surrounded by crystal-clear ocean live some of the most plastic-contaminated birds in the world. They have bellies so full of fragments, they crunch when touched.

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Prevent Cancer Now is Canada’s science-based organization actively focused on stopping cancer before it starts. Join the upcoming AGM w/ a feature presentation on glyphosates herbicides.

May 20th, 6:30pm ET, via Zoom

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Canada federal election 2025 party platforms on environment, natural resources | The Narwhal From critical minerals to pipelines, here’s what the Liberals, Conservatives and others are saying on the 2025 federal election campaign trail

It’s voting day! If you want to know every party’s stance on climate change and the environment, we’ve got a guide for you. Tell a friend to tell a friend — and cast your ballots! 🗳️ #federalelection #elxn45 #cdnpoli thenarwhal.ca/2025-federal...

Candidates committed to actions for primary cancer prevention - Prevent Cancer Now Federal Candidates were invited to support actions for primary cancer prevention. These are their responses in the leadup to the April 28th election.

Today is the last day to vote in the federal election in Canada.
We wrote to 1000+ candidates from all major parties about primary cancer prevention.

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Gambling our future over the climate crisis We need to realize that the chance of winning anything in the climate denial game with far-right-wing governments is vanishingly small.

Kudos to Prevent Cancer Now Board Members, Dr. Richard van der Jagt and Dr. Geoff Strong on their article, "Gambling our Future over the Climate Crisis." www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/25/o...

Environmental Sensitivities and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness

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There is still time to engage with your local candidates about primary cancer prevention in the upcoming election! bit.ly/3RRx6Cw