Feminine Hygiene
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Toxic chemicals in period underwear? What to know as U.S.-based Thinx settles lawsuitNew York-based brand Thinx has settled a US$5-million lawsuit that alleged the company had misled customers about its products being free of harmful chemicals.HealthJan 23, 2023
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Tampon Tuesday aims to reduce stigma, increase access to period products in ReginaTampon Tuesday is a month-long donation drive collecting period products for those who may not be able to afford them.HealthMar 16, 2021
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Feminine hygiene, midwives and post-natal care on Manitoba NDP campaign trailManitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew says he wants to undo the harm that the current government's cuts to health care have done to women.PoliticsAug 22, 2019
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U of A students look to convert hemp waste into eco-friendly menstrual productsAlberta is the second-largest producer of hemp but much of it goes unused, according to Nicole Sanchez, a fourth-year-student studying business, economics and law and project manager of Hempact.ConsumerAug 11, 2019
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Hamilton councillor motions for free pads and tampons for low-income residentsCoun. Sam Merulla indicated he intends to put forward a motion for a pilot project, which would provide free menstrual products to low-income residents.PoliticsMay 15, 2019
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Halifax’s Ladies Beer League celebrates Women’s Christmas by giving backJanuary 6 is the twelfth day of Christmas and known by many names including Epiphany, Little Christmas, and even Women's Christmas.CanadaJan 6, 2019
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‘Menstrual equity’ means free pads, tampons in all-gender bathrooms in London high schoolsThe TVDSB's 26 high schools and 12 alternative education classrooms in London now have free menstrual products in all-gender bathrooms.EducationOct 11, 2018
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What is toxic shock syndrome and what does it have to do with tampons?Toxic shock syndrome is often found in young women who use tampons, but can affect anyone, including men, women and children of any age.CanadaJun 25, 2018
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One-third of young Canadian women can’t afford menstrual products, report findsA poll of 2,000 women by Plan International Canada finds that "period poverty" is a real issue in Canada, and the organization wants to bring it to light.LifestyleMay 29, 2018
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‘Tampon Tuesday’ collection drive in Peterborough supports women’s shelters and programsFeminine hygiene products are expensive, and they're items people don't always think about donating to women in need.HealthMar 7, 2018
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