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Assistance dog charity asking for help to keep up with overwhelming demandThe Pacific Assistance Dog Society said demand for assistance dogs is at an all-time high and they need support to continue matching dogs with its clients living with disabilities.CanadaAug 6, 2024
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College, City of Winnipeg build on free menstrual product accessibility'One in three Canadian women have to choose between purchasing menstrual products over other essentials. That's a large demographic in our college community.'CanadaMay 28, 2024
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Free menstrual products now required in some Canadian workplaces. Which ones?Free menstrual products are now available to thousands of employees at federally regulated workplaces across Canada. Here's what to know.CanadaDec 15, 2023
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Many women struggle to afford menstrual products. A new federal project aims to helpAs the cost of living continue to rise across Canada, many women are forced to choose between feeding their families and buying menstrual products, according to advocates.CanadaSep 21, 2023
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Period inflation? Why more workplaces are being urged to offer free pads, tamponsA majority of Canadians who menstruate say period products are over-priced in the country with 23 per cent saying they’re 'very expensive,' a recent survey shows.HealthJun 13, 2023
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Free menstrual products will be available at federal workplaces later this yearStarting in December, federally regulated workplaces will be required to make pads and tampons available at no cost to public servants.CanadaMay 10, 2023
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Ontario partners with Shoppers Drug Mart to offer free menstrual products in schoolsThe Ontario government says it will offer free feminine hygiene products, specifically pads, in schools after making a three-year deal with Shoppers Drug Mart.EducationOct 8, 2021
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Alberta service dog agency ramps up training to catch up with COVID-19 backlogAfter a year and a half of pandemic challenges, the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society says it's looking to ramp up its training program in Alberta.FeaturesAug 5, 2021
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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, 2021
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Hamilton’s public school board looking to address ‘period poverty’ with free pads, tampons in bathroomsOne Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board official said schools need to find a way to make access "more inclusive."EducationSep 9, 2019
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