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TVDSB to extend free menstrual products program to all elementary schoolsWednesday's announcement is the latest extension of a Thames Valley District School Board program that began as a student-led initiative in 2017.EducationJun 17
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COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating period poverty, removing access to products"People who before were going into libraries or healthcare centres really easily all that stuff is closed in the pandemic and so it's making harder to find that access."CanadaMay 28
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Edmonton will provide free menstrual products in city buildings by June 16Before June 16, free menstrual products will be available in City of Edmonton-owned building washrooms.ConsumerApr 9
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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
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Pads and tampons can harm the environment. What’s the alternative?A person who menstruates throws away roughly 400 pounds of packaging from pads and tampons in their lifetime.LifestyleFeb 23, 2020
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Yes, your poops are different on your period. Here’s whyRunning to the bathroom more often during that time of month? According to one expert, hormones are largely to blame.HealthDec 15, 2019
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Most menstrual cycles aren’t 28 days — and that’s normalA person's cycle can change in length from month to month, too.HealthNov 10, 2019
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Nova Scotia’s Period Poverty Summit highlights ongoing accessibility issuesTopics discussed at the Period Poverty Summit at the conference ranged from healthcare to financial and other socioeconomic issues.CanadaOct 29, 2019
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Always removes female symbol from pads to be more inclusive to trans, non-binary usersThe move comes after trans and non-binary advocates highlighted the fact that they can get periods, too.LifestyleOct 23, 2019
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TVDSB to expand free menstrual product services across high schoolsA Thames Valley District School Board pilot project offering free menstrual products to students will be expanded to more schools in September.CanadaAug 30, 2019
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