Most menstrual cycles aren’t 28 days — and that’s normal
A person’s cycle can change in length from month to month, too. Continue reading
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Decision on menstrual pilot project deferred as staff to look at stocking all facilities in the HRM
Counc. Lorelei Nicoll, of Cole Harbour-Westphal, was disappointed that the staff proposal would only see tampon and dispensers installed in 16 of the municipality’s facilities. Continue reading
Nova Scotia’s Period Poverty Summit highlights ongoing accessibility issues
Topics discussed at the Period Poverty Summit at the conference ranged from healthcare to financial and other socioeconomic issues. Continue reading
Always removes female symbol from pads to be more inclusive to trans, non-binary users
The move comes after trans and non-binary advocates highlighted the fact that they can get periods, too. Continue reading
N.S. teachers concerned new menstrual product announcement doesn’t include clear funding picture
“I was really, really heartened to hear the announcement but it did come with some concerns for me because there was no funding attached to that announcement.” Continue reading
Nova Scotia schools to offer free menstrual products
For many, it’s a long time coming as these products are a necessity, not a luxury. Continue reading
Hamilton’s public school board looking to address ‘period poverty’ with free pads, tampons in bathrooms
One Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board official said schools need to find a way to make access “more inclusive.” Continue reading
TVDSB to expand free menstrual product services across high schools
A Thames Valley District School Board pilot project offering free menstrual products to students will be expanded to more schools in September. Continue reading
TDSB to provide menstrual products for free to all students
Two of the school board’s trustees who put forward the motion say it passed unanimously at a meeting earlier this week. Continue reading
U of A students look to convert hemp waste into eco-friendly menstrual products
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Alberta 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. Continue reading