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Saanich councillor wins award in Ottawa for free contraception campaign
Saanich News, April 16, 2023
A group founded by a Saanich councillor and a local sexual health advocate is being recognized at the national level for the work done by the organization to bring free prescription contraception to B.C.
Coun. Teale Phelps Bondaroff and AccessBC co-founder Devon Black were jointly awarded the Jack Layton Progress Prize at the Broadbent Institute’s summit in Ottawa held last week between April 10 and 12 for the organization’s successful campaign.
Liberals and New Democrats reach a deal on pharmacare
CBC News, February 23, 2024
Singh said the coverage will be "universal" and work "very much like the system that's actually been rolled out in [British Columbia] for example for contraceptives." He said "a wide class of contraceptives" will be covered, "including [Intrauterine devices], prescription contraceptives and the emergency contraception that people take."
Thousands in B.C. getting free contraception, providing 'hope for reproductive justice'
CTV News, Nov. 8, 2023
Roughly 166,000 people in B.C. didn’t pay a dime for their prescription contraception between April 1 and Sept. 30. Health ministry data obtained by CTV News shows the majority of people using B.C.’s free prescription contraception program are in their 20s.
“B.C. has become a beacon of hope for reproductive justice in Canada,” said Teale Phelps Bondaroff, co-founder of Access BC, a campaign that advocated for free contraception.
How a free contraception campaign turned into a national movement
Saanich News, Nov. 2, 2023
It’s no easy feat to launch a campaign that successfully makes changes to government legislation. That’s why when Devon Black found out her campaign for free prescription contraception had achieved its goal in 2023, she was flooded with emotion.
“I cried,” Black said. “It felt really incredible. The reason we kept going on as long as we did was because people kept telling us how important this was. People would say over and over again, ‘I know friends who want IUDs and can’t afford them,’ or ‘I personally have struggled with access to contraception.’”
British Columbia’s coverage of contraceptives should inspire the rest of North America
The Conversation,
April 10, 2023
As of April 1, 2023 all residents of British Columbia gained access to free prescription contraception. This includes the birth control pill, injections and implants, IUDs and emergency contraception known as Plan B or the “morning after” pill.
B.C. begins to rollout free prescription contraceptives for all residents
CHEK News, April 1, 2023
The province has begun offering free prescription contraceptives to all British Columbia residents. B.C.’s Finance Minister Katrine Conroy announced last month that the province would commit $119 million for three years of free prescription contraceptives to all residents as part of the B.C. Budget.
The grassroots movement that made contraception free in B.C.
Vancouver Sun, March 5, 2023
When prescription contraceptives become free starting April 1, it will be the culmination of an effort begun seven years ago by a grassroots group called AccessBC that had its start in a Vancouver Island kitchen as a back-of-the-envelope rough idea.
Health Benefits, Savings Seen in New Free Contraception Plan
The Tyee, March 2, 2023
British Columbia will be the first province or territory to make prescription contraception free starting April 1, a move one expert said offers “a beacon of hope” for the rest of the country. This week’s provincial budget allotted $119 million over the next three years to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for prescription contraceptives including oral hormonal pills, contraceptive injections, sub-dermal implants, copper and hormonal IUDs and Plan B, the morning-after pill
B.C. to make contraception free — a first in Canada
CBC News, March 1, 2023
On April 1, B.C. will become the first Canadian jurisdiction to make prescription contraception free for all residents, including oral pills, injections, IUDs and the morning-after pill Plan B. Some are hoping other provinces will follow suit.
2022
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2022-12-15 – MoveUp: "Recap: 2022 BC Federation of Labour Convention."
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2022-12-14 – CBC Radio: "Radio West with Sarah Penton."
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2022-12-14 – CBC Radio: "On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko."
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2022-12-13 – The Calgary Herald: "Province pushed to honour pledge to pay for prescription contraception."
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2022-12-13 – CBC Radio: "The Current with Matt Galloway."
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2022-12-11 – Radio Canada: "Access BC réclame la contraception gratuite promise par le gouvernement."
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2022-12-09 – CTV News: "Advocates push for free contraception in next B.C. budget."
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2022-12-09 – Asia-Xiaoxi: "倡导者在下一个 BC 预算中寻求免费避孕的资金.
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2022-12-08 – Global News: "Advocates seek funding for free contraception in next B.C. budget."
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2022-12-08 – WhatsNow: "Les défenseurs recherchent un financement pour la contraception gratuite dans le prochain budget de la Colombie-Britannique."
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2022-12-08 – Globe and Mail: "Advocates seek funding for free contraception in next B.C. budget."
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2022-12-08 – Kibrishaber: "Avukatlar, bir sonraki BC bütçesinde ücretsiz doğum kontrolü için fon arıyor."
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2022-10-05 – Kelowna Now: "Renee Merrifield: Contraception should be free for women in BC."
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2022-10-04 – Castanet: "Government needs to deliver of promise of free contraception."
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2022-10-04 – The Tea with Laura and Rachele Podcast: "The Abortion Episode (Part Four): Free Birth Control For All."
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2022-09-27 – The Tea with Laura and Rachele Podcast: "The Abortion Episode (Part Three): Reproductive Justice + the Facts on Abortion Procedures & Contraception."
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2022-09-08 – Unifor: "Unifor signs Reproductive Justice Manifesto."
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2022-09-07 – BC Medical Journal: "AccessBC: The case for no-cost contraception in British Columbia."
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2022-08-27 – BMC Health Services Research: "Emergency contraception subsidy in Canada: a comparative policy analysis."
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2022-08-27 – The Runner: "BCFS endorses campaign for free contraceptives in B.C."
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2022-08-12 – Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services: "Report on the Budget 2023 Consultation." (p.66)
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2022-08-11 – The Ubessey: "AMS joins calls for free prescription contraception."
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2022-08-10 – Nexus: "BCFS supports free contraception."
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2022-07-26 – The Tea with Laura and Rachele Podcast: "Understanding Abortion Rights In Your Country | history of abortion in Canada & how you can stand up for reproductive rights."
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2022-07-22 – Richmond News: "B.C. students call out BC NDP for delaying free birth control."
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2022-07-22 – Vernon Matters: "B.C. students back demand for free prescription contraception."
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2022-07-21 – Aborsh Podcast: "Structural Racism in Healthcare."
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2022-07-05 – Politics Today: "Advocates slam lack of surgical abortion services in Fraser Health hospitals."
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2022-06-28 – RetNews: "Canadians protest the Roe v. Wade reversal in U.S., but advocates reveal where Canada is failing."
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2022-06-27 – YahooNews: "'Abortion is healthcare': Canadians protest the Roe v. Wade reversal in U.S., but advocates reveal where Canada is failing."
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2022-06-26 – The Globe and Mail: "Canadians protest Roe v. Wade reversal, fear LGBTQ rights could be under threat."
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2022-06-26 – CTV News: "Overturning of Roe v. Wade condemned at Vancouver rally."
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2022-06-25 – CBC News: "'The grief and the anger is very real': B.C. officials, advocates react to U.S. abortion rights decision."
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2022-06-24 – Vancouver Sun: "Abortion rights groups call on B.C. to address gaps in access."
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2022-06-24 – BurnabyNow: "Roe v. Wade overturned, bringing B.C.'s reproductive access into focus."
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2022-06-08 – Times Colonist: "Physician shortage limits access to abortion on Island: doctor."
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2022-05-15 – The Ubyssey: "‘Our bodies are not political playgrounds’: Protestors gather downtown for reproductive rights rally."
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2022-05-14 – Global News: "Advocates rally in support of abortion rights in Vancouver."
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2022-05-14 – CityNews, Vancouver: "Abortion rights supporters in Vancouver rally in solidarity over post-Roe American future."
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2022-05-12 – Hansard Blues: "Budget Estimates: Health."
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2022-05-12 – CTV News, Vancouver: "March for Life in Victoria attracts hundreds amid U.S. abortion debate."
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2022-05-12 – City News, Vancouver: "Advocates press B.C. Liberal leader to clarify stance on free contraception, access to safe abortion."
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2022-05-12 – CityNews, Vancouver: "'Not just a U.S. issue': Advocates urge feds to broaden safe abortion access in Canada."
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2022-05-11 – Vancouver Is Awesome: "How the U.S. abortion paper leak is bringing B.C.'s reproductive access into focus."
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2022-05-06 – The Tyee: "BC’s abortion problem is access, not laws."
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2022-05-05 – CFAX 1070: "US Supreme Court considering reversal of Roe v. Wade: Leaked Document."
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2022-05-05 – Radio Canada: "L’accès à l’avortement est toujours difficile dans les milieux ruraux en C.-B."
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2022-05-04 – CBC Radio - The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn: "We hear from an OBGYN for her thoughts on the news that Roe v Wade may be overturned in the U.S."
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2022-05-03 – CBC News: "Leaked Roe v. Wade draft puts B.C. abortion access in the spotlight."
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2022-04-26 – CTV News: "Saanich endorses call for free contraception in B.C."
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2022-04-26 – Vancouver Island Free Daily: "Saanich council joins push for free prescription contraception."
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2022-04-05 – Energetic City: "NRRM pens letter in support of no-cost prescription contraception to B.C.’s health minister."
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2022-04-01 – Daily Hive: "Opinion: Gas rebate cheques do nothing for BC's affordability crisis."
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2022-03-14 – LUEE Podcast: "Episode 177: Contraception Should Be Free."
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2022-03-08 – Vernon Matters: "‘Missed opportunity’ to deliver on free contraception in Budget 2022: AccessBC."
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2022-03-08 – Times Colonist: "Green MLA calls on province to deliver free contraception, as promised."
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2022-03-08 – BC Greens: "B.C. Greens call for free contraception."
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2022-03-04 – Quebec News: "Les défenseurs de la contraception gratuite ont déçu que la promesse électorale n’ait pas été financée dans le budget 2022 de la Colombie-Britannique."
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2022-03-03 – CBC: "Advocates for free contraception disappointed election promise wasn't funded in 2022 B.C. budget."
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2022-02-28 – Radio Victoria: "L’absence de la contraception gratuite au budget 2022."
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2022-02-28 – Politics Today: "No free contraception in B.C.’s 2022 budget."
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2022-01-15 – Saanich News: "Saanich dragging its feet on endorsing free contraception."
2021
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2021-12-08 – BC Humanist Association: "AccessBC: It's time for free prescription contraception in BC!"
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2021-11-15 – Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services: "Report on the Budget 2022 Consultation." (p.104)
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2021-11-10 – The Cascade: "A hard pill to swallow: contraception should be free."
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2021-10-28 – Hansard Blues: "Question Period - October 28, 2021."
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2021-10-28 – Hansard Video: "Question Period - October 28, 2021."
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2021-10-05 – Options for Sexual Health: "Recap: Rally for Reproductive Rights and Justice."
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2021-09-27 – Prince George Daily News: "Sexual and reproductive health advocates call for free prescription contraception."
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2021-09-26 – The Public Health Insight: "Access to Free and Effective Contraception is a Basic Human Right."
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2021-09-25 – Radio Victoria: "Campagne pour la gratuité des contraceptifs sous ordonnance: Entrevue avec Teale Phelps Bondaroff."
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2021-09-23 – CGSHE: "Reproductive Justice, Health Equity & the Campaign for No-Cost Contraception in BC - Dr. Ruth Habte."
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2021-09-16 – Castanet: "Call for free contraception: AccessBC campaign seeks free prescription contraception for B.C. women."
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2021-09-15 – New Westminster Record: "Campaign calls for free prescription contraception across B.C."
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2021-07-26 – Saanich News: "Saanich-based group continues its call for no-cost birth control."
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2021-07-21 – Comox Valley Record: "Physician asking Courtenay council for support for no-cost prescription contraception."
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2021-06-20 – Parksville Qualicum Beach News: "Parksville council receives letter from B.C.’s health minister regarding free prescription contraception."
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2021-04-27 – Saanich News: "Advocates disappointed to see universal birth control coverage missing in 2021 B.C. budget."
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2021-04-21 – My Cowichahn Valley Now: "Critics say Provincial Budget Has Some Needed Investments But Lacks Vision."
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2021-04-20 – CBC News: "B.C. budget gets as much discussion for what was left out as what was put in."
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2021-04-20 – CTV News: "Consumer round-up: B.C.'s budget hikes tobacco tax, provides free transit for kids."
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2021-04-20 – The Tyee: "BC’s Health Spending Breakdown: What’s in the Budget, and What’s Missing."
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2021-04-20 – The Tyee: "BC’s Pandemic Budget Increases Spending and Forecasts Big Deficits."
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2021-03-22 – Loose Lips Magazine: "Free contraception in BC would help everyone, not just cis women."
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2021-03-18 – The Pidgeon: "Free contraception is still out of reach for Canadians."
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2021-03-17 – Parksville Qualicum Beach News: "City of Parksville to pen letter supporting no-cost access to specific gender-based contraceptives."
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2021-03-11 – CKPG Today: "Provincial group pushes for free contraception."
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2021-03-08 – Prince George Daily News: "AccessBC calls on government to provide free contraceptives."
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2021-03-08 – Vancouver is Awesome: "#IWD2021: On International Women’s Day, advocacy group is challenging B.C. to provide free contraception."
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2021-03-08 – The Columbia Valley Pioneer: "Free contraception."
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2021-03-05 – Clearwater Times: "Council supports Vernon’s push for free contraception."
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2021-02-27 – UBC Women's Health Research Cluster: "Are all women in Canada really free to choose?"
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2021-02-24 – Coast Reporter: "Sechelt council wants contraception to be free."
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2021-02-20 – Info News.ca: "Vernon urging province to consider no-cost contraceptives in B.C."
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2021-02-20 – Vernon Morning Star: "Pushing the Pill: Vernon’s push for free contraception backed by other municipalities."
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2021-02-20 – BC Local News: "Letter received by Parksville council seeks to provide no-cost access to prescription contraception under MSP."
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2021-02-19 – North Thompson Star/Journal: "The need for free prescription contraception in B.C."
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2021-02-15 – The Peak: "AccessBC advocates for no-cost prescription contraception."
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2021-02-12 – The Martlet: "Birth Control is empowering, here’s what you need to know about your contraception options."
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2021-02-10 – My Prince George Now: "UNBC could become first Canadian University to offer free menstrual products in bathrooms."
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2021-02-10 – Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal: "Letter to the Editor - A reader writes about the need for free prescription contraception in B.C."
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2021-02-07 – Victoria News: "It’s time for B.C. to offer free prescription contraception."
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2021-02-05 – Powell River Peak: "Free birth control supported by Powell River council."
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2021-02-05 – Penticton Herald: "Free prescription contraception needed."
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2021-02-01 – Prince George Daily News: "Valemount to offer free condoms and menstrual products at facilities; endorses free prescription contraception."
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2021-01-18 – TVO: "Why this group wants no-cost contraception for all Ontarians."
2020
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2020-12-20 – Mission Spooky Podcast: "Episode 44: Holiday Special: Ghosts of Christmas Past."
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2020-12-10 – West Coast Leaf: "COVID-19 BC Gender Equity Report Card."
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2020-11-29 – Humanist Canada: "Webinar Series 2020: Strategies in Reproductive Health Activism."
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2020-10-22 – The Discourse: "What will Nanaimo candidates do to make prescriptions more affordable?"
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2020-10-18 – Fraser Valley News: "Op/Ed – Ann Davis January Letter Sent to Premier, Local MLA’s On Free Contraceptives."
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2020-10-16 – Press Progress: "BC Liberal Candidate Resigns As Andrew Wilkinson’s Right-Wing Coalition Self-Destructs Over Birth Control."
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2020-10-15 – Sing Tao: "卑詩自由黨候選人特龍尼斯因優生和避孕言論廣受批評."
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2020-10-15 – CTV News: "Candidate resigns from BC Liberals after eugenics comments."
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2020-10-15 – The Free Press: "Sparwood to revisit vote on contraception support."
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2020-10-15 – Global News: "BC Liberal candidate Laurie Throness resigns following ‘eugenics’ comments."
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2020-10-15 – Terrace Standard: "B.C. NDP’s pledge of free birth control followed by Liberals, Greens."
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2020-10-15 – News 1130: "BC Liberal candidate Laurie Throness resigns from caucus after controversial comments."
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2020-10-15 – The Abbotsford News: "BC Liberal MLA Laurie Throness resigns from campaigning."
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2020-10-15 – CBC News: "BC Liberal candidate compares free contraception to eugenics."
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2020-10-15 – Castanet: "Candidate facing criticism."
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2020-10-15 – Huffington Post: "B.C. Liberal Candidate Laurie Throness Compares Free Birth Control To Eugenics."
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2020-10-15 – Vancouver Sun: "Throness back on hot seat over statement on NDP contraception plan."
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2020-10-15 – Vernon Morning Start: "Vernon 10th in B.C. to endorse free birth control."
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2020-10-15 – Surrey Now Leader: "BC Liberal leader rebukes candidate comparing free birth control to eugenics."
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2020-10-15 – North Shore News: "Free contraception like selective breeding: controversial Liberal candidate Laurie Throness."
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2020-10-15 – News 1130: "B.C. Liberal Laurie Throness slammed for comparing free birth control plan to eugenics."
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2020-10-14 – Victoria News: "B.C. NDPs free birth control pledge a win for equality, will pay for itself: advocates."
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2020-10-14 – Vernon Matters: "Council backs gender equity for birth control costs."
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2020-10-12 – Prince George Matters: "B.C. New Democrats promise renter's rebate, rent freeze as parties ready for debate."
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2020-10-11 – The Indo-Canadian Voice: "BC NDP: Free contraception will boost health outcomes, fight gender inequality, save money."
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2020-10-11 – Global News: "BC NDP pledge free prescription contraception, Liberals would scrap seniors’ driver exam fee."
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2020-10-11 – Global News: "Vernon council to consider motion on free prescription contraception."
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2020-10-11 – CBC News: "B.C. NDP promises free prescription contraception if elected."
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2020-10-11 – Castanet: "NDP promises birth control."
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2020-10-11 – Vancouver Sun: "B.C. NDP promises free prescription contraception if elected."
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2020-10-11 – Burnaby Now: "BC NDP promises free female contraception at a cost of $60M annually."
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2020-10-09 – The Orca: "When rights become reality."
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2020-10-08 – Victoria Buzz: "Advocates applaud BC NDP promise of free contraception."
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2020-10-07 – Daily Hive: "BC NDP promises to make prescription contraception free."
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2020-10-07 – Cranbrook Daily Townsman: "Sparwood dodges request for support for free contraception."
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2020-09-30 – Radio Canada Phare Ouest: "Contraceptifs gratuits en Colombie-Britannique : on en est où?"
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2020-09-28 – Cranbrook Daily Townsman: "Cranbrook and Kimberley Councils support initiative calling on BC Gov. to cover prescription contraception."
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2020-09-25 – Fraser Velley News: "2020 UBCM Meeting – Union of British Columbia Municipalities Supports Free Prescription Contraception."
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2020-09-25 – New Westminster Record: "New Westminster supports universal no-cost contraception."
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2020-09-23 – Turn Me On Podcast: "Access to Contraception."
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2020-09-12 – The Star: "Is Free Contraception Finally Coming to BC?"
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2020-09-12 – The Tyee: "Is Free Contraception Finally Coming to BC?"
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2020-09-09 – The Squamish Chief: "District of Squamish to discuss free menstrual products in municipal buildings."
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2020-09-04 – Squamish Reporter: "Squamish council supports free birth control prescription."
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2020-08-28 – My East Kootenay Now: "Campaign for free contraceptives brought to the East Kootenay."
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2020-08-17 – The Sunday Night Health Show: "COVID on the rise again, Insomnia, and spotting a Narcissist."
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2020-06-10 – Hansard: "Devon Black's Presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and government Services - Transcript."
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2020-06-10 – Hansard: "Devon Black's Presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and government Services - Audio."
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2020-05-27 – West Coast Leaf: "BC Gender Equity Report Card 2019/2020."
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2020-05-16 – Mission Spooky Podcast: "Bonus Bites #10: Spooky British Columbia: Part 1."
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2020-03-06 – Boundary Sentinel: "Vancouver City Council supports free prescription birth control."
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2020-03-03 – Castlegar Source: "Vancouver City Council supports free prescription birth control."
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2020-02-26 – News 1130: "Two Vancouver city councillors want all birth control in B.C. to be free."
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2020-02-20 – Saanich News: "No-cost birth control not included in 2020 B.C. budget."
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2020-02-15 – New Westminster Record: "Letter: B.C. funding free contraception is the humane choice."
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2020-02-13 – eNow: "Letter: It’s time for universal no-cost prescription contraception."
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2020-01-30 – Kelowna Daily Courier: "Letter: Free contraception is a human right."
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2020-01-26 – Times Colonist : “Our Community: Victoria joins call for no-cost contraception.”
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2020-01-24 – Global News: "City of Victoria calls on province to fund free birth control."
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2020-01-24 – Radio Victoria: “Contraception financée par la province : Le conseil municipal de Victoria en discute.”
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2020-01-23 – Sooke News Mirror: “Victoria council will debate support for provincially funded birth control.”
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2020-01-18 – Times Colonist: "Women's March in Victoria calls for equality."
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2020-01-17 – CFAX 1070: "Abortion doula: Abortion help is available."
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2020-01-17 – Times Colonist: “Women’s march in downtown Victoria on Saturday.”
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2020-01-14 – CFAX 1070: “Adam Stirling, Hour 3 – January 14.”
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2020-01-14 – Saanich News: "B.C. advocacy group ‘optimistic’ 2020 provincial budget will fund free birth control."
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2020-01-14 – CFAX 1070: "Campaign group pushing for free prescription contraceptives in BC."
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2020-01-12 – Vancouver sun: "Campaign for free prescription contraception ramps up ahead of B.C. budget."
2019
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2019-12-22 – Times Colonist: "Our Community: Red Umbrella Day calls for sex workers’ safety."
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2019-12-05 – CTV News: "Universal contraceptives? B.C. premier says province open to the idea."
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2019-10-02 – Georgia Straight: "Sarah Leamon: Universal contraception makes good social and financial sense for Canada."
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2019-09-26 – Daily Hive Vancouver: “Group says prescription contraception should be free across BC.”
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2019-09-26 – Victoria New: "Groups call on province for free prescriptions on World Contraception Day."
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2019-09-25 – CTV News: "The pill should be free across B.C., groups argue on Gender Equality Week."
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2019-08-00 – Times Colonist: "Our Community: Group backs B.C. push for free contraception."
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2019-08-00 – BC Humanist Association: “BC Humanist Association Podcast - Bree Gardner from AccessBC.”
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2019-06-22 – Hansard: "Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff presentation to the Budget 2020 Consultation Committee."
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2019-03-26 – Radio Canada: “Une campagne pour le remboursement des contraceptifs féminins. ”
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2019-03-10 – Times Colonist: "Campaign aims to remove contraception barriers."
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2019-03-08 – CHEK News: “Saanich advocacy group calls for free prescription contraception in B.C.”
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2019-03-07 – Oak Bay News: “Provincial campaign started in Saanich calls for free prescription contraception.”
Archive
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2018-09-04 – Hansard: "Third Session, 41st Parliament (2018), Official Report of Debates."
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2017-11-04 – Times Colonist: "At Victoria convention, Horgan and Singh embrace NDP’s new beginnings."
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2024-04-16 - Saanich News: "Saanich councillor wins award in Ottawa for free contraception campaign."
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2024-04-16 - Canadian Health Coalition: "First federal budget to include pharmacare tabled in Parliament."
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2024-04-02 - Radio Canada: "Il y a un an, la contraception devenait gratuite en Colombie-Britannique."
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2024-04-02 - Women's Agenda: "Canada’s government to offer free contraception to millions of women."
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2024-04-02 - News Day France: "Il y a un an, la contraception est devenue gratuite en Colombie-Britannique."
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2024-04-01 - She The People: "With Free Contraception Regime, Canada Reforms Healthcare For Women."
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2024-04-01 - CTV News: "Freeland stops by Toronto pharmacy to highlight drug coverage for diabetes and contraceptives in upcoming budget."
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2024-04-01 - Now Toronto: "The autonomy to make their own choices,’ Nine million Canadian women will have access to free contraceptives under new pharmacare plan."
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2024-04-01 - St. Kitts and Nevis Observer: "Canada Soon To Offer All Women Free Contraception."
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2024-04-01 - ABC News Australia: "Free contraception for Canadian women."
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2024-03-31 - Le Monde: "Canada to make contraception for women free."
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2024-03-30 - DH News: "We’re making contraceptives free": Canadians react to Trudeau's announcement."
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2024-03-30 - Government of Canada: "Government highlights next step to universal access to free contraceptives."
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2024-03-08 - Government of BC: "Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on International Women’s Day."
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2024-03-06 - Victoria Buzz: "Most British Columbians would welcome a national pharmacare program."
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2024-03-03 - CBC News: "Health minister says he hopes some provinces will have pharmacare plan in place by end of 2024."
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2024-03-01 - Yahoo News: "Advocacy groups on P.E.I. applaud national pharmacare plan."
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2024-03-01 - The Hill Times: "‘A lot of outstanding detail’ on pharmacare leaves program’s future riding on talks with provinces."
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2-24-02-29 - Government of Canada: "Universal Access to Contraception."
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2024-02-29 - National Post: "Health Advocate Applauds Federal Government in Free Access to Contraceptives for Canadians."
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2024-02-29 - RadioCanada: "Ottawa unveils national pharmacare plan that covers diabetes, contraception to start."
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2024-02-29 - The St. Albert Gazette: "Liberals take first step toward pharmacare with bill for birth control, diabetes meds."
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2024-02-29 - Toronto Star: "The Trudeau government has unveiled its pharmacare strategy. Here's what you need to know."
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2024-02-29 - Global News: "Canada’s pharmacare bill has officially been introduced in Parliament."
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2024-02-29 - Victoria Buzz: "‘Life-changing’: Victoria MPs support universal pharmacare proposed by federal NDPs."
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2024-02-29 - The Free Press: "Birth control, diabetes to be covered under initial pharmacare test run."
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2024-02-28 - Alberni Valley News: "B.C. health minister Adrian Dix welcomes national pharmacare program."
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2024-02-27 - City News: "‘Not consulted’: Alberta health minister questions Ottawa’s national pharmacare plan."
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2024-02-26 - The Free Press: "Why access to free prescription contraception is a crucial component of a national pharmacare program for Canada."
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2024-02-25 - The Conversation: "Why access to free prescription contraception is a crucial component of a national pharmacare program for Canada."
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2024-02-23 - National Post: "Deal on pharmacare bill has been reached with Liberals ahead of March deadline, NDP says."
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2024-02-23 - CityNews: "NDP, Liberals strike deal to cover cost of diabetes medicines, birth control."
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2024-02-23 - CBC News: "Liberals and New Democrats reach a deal on pharmacare."
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2024-02-23 - Winnipeg Free Press: "NDP, Liberals strike deal to cover cost of diabetes medicines, birth control."
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2024-02-14 - Ottawa Citizen: "Birth control, diabetes meds could be covered if Liberals clinch NDP pharmacare deal."
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2024-02-14 - Toronto Star: "Trudeau government looks at covering birth control, diabetes drugs amid pharmacare negotiations: Sources."
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2024-01-24 - CTV News: "B.C. doctors say pay boost for IUD insertions will reduce patient pain, waitlists."
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2024-01-17 - Saanich News: "PODCAST: Revolutionizing reproductive health: BC’s free contraception program."
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2024-01-12 - CBC News: "Wait times for IUDs expected to drop after province increases doctors' compensation."
2023
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2023-12-21 - The Breach: "15 movement victories in 2023 you may not have heard about."
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2023-12-20 - Best Health: "Birth Control Is Free in B.C. When Will There Be National Coverage?"
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2023-12-13 - CFJC Today: "SOUND OFF: Seeing progress in strengthening our healthcare system."
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2023-12-08 - Radio Canada: "Bilan du programme de contraceptifs gratuits."
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2023-12-08 - Radio Canada: "Entrevue avec Teale Phelps Bondaroff."
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2023-12-08 - Chronicle Herald: "Tens of thousands of B.C. residents received free contraception in eight months."
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2023-12-08 – Global News: "Major uptake in B.C. with pharmacists’ expanded care program."
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2023-12-08 – City News, Vancouver: "Tens of thousands of B.C. residents took advantage of free contraceptives in past 8 months."
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2023-12-08 – CTV News: "Here's how many people have accessed free birth control in B.C.."
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2023-12-08 – Radio Canada: "Bilan du programme de contraceptifs sur ordonnance gratuits en C.-B."
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2023-12-08 – Victoria News: "188,000 people access free contraception prescriptions in first 8 months."
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2023-12-08 – Vancouver Sun: "Tens of thousands of B.C. residents received free contraception in eight months."
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2023-12-08 – Government of BC: "300,000 have received free contraceptives, expanded pharmacist care."
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2023-12-08 – Global News: "Tens of thousands of B.C. residents received free contraception in eight months, Eby says."
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2023-12-05 - City News: "B.C. to continue revamping healthcare system as population grows."
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2023-12-04 – Doctors of BC: "Improved Fee-For-Service contraception fees."
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2023-11-18 – Vancouver Sun: "Challenges persist but B.C. NDP 'standing strong', expectant father and B.C. premier David Eby tells convention."
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2023-11-10 – CTV News: "Vasectomies in high demand on Vancouver Island."
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2023-11-06 – Réseau-Femmes Colombie-Britannique: "Dr Teale Phelps Bondaroff - Les Allié.es Francophones."
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2023-11-02 – Saanich News: "How a free contraception campaign turned into a national movement."
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2023-11-02 – Surrey Now Leader: "Grassroots group celebrates campaign that gave B.C. free contraception."
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2023-10-28 – Saanich News: "Stepping up to make a difference."
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2023-10-28 – Victoria News: "Saanich group celebrates campaign that led to free contraception in B.C."
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2023-09-26 – Radio Canada: "Journée mondiale de la contraception : quels progrès faits en Colombie-Britannique?"
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2023-09-26 – Financial Post: "Liberal MP will make the case to HoC for universal access to contraceptives in Canada on World Contraception Day."
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2023-08-16 – CFJC Today: "SOUND OFF: Pharmacists helping British Columbians."
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2023-06-08 – Global News: "B.C. pharmacists did 891 patient assessments on first day of new prescribing powers."
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2023-06-06 – The Tyee: "BC Pharmacists Can Now Deal with Basic Ailments and Contraception."
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2023-06-04 – News 24: "Les travailleurs de la santé constatent une augmentation de l’intérêt pour les DIU 2 mois après le début de la Colombie-Britannique rendant la contraception gratuite."
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2023-06-03 – Vancouver Island Free Daily: "Healthcare workers see rise in IUD interest 2 months into B.C. making contraception free."
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2023-05-31 – Global News: "B.C. pharmacists to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1."
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2023-05-31 – CTV News: "B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception."
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2023-05-24 – CTV News: "Free birth control program creating months-long wait at some B.C. clinics: expert."
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2023-05-17 – Daily Hive: "IUD clinic gets 400 insertion requests in BC’s first two days of free birth control."
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2023-05-15 – Globe and Mail: "B.C. clinics struggle to keep up with demand for IUD insertions."
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2023-05-09 – Loose Lops Magazine: "BC Takes A Revolutionary Step to Provide Free Birth Control."
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2023-04-27 – CTV News: "Vancouver doctor says demand for IUDs outstrips ability to provide them."
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2023-04-25 – UBC News: "How UBC researchers laid the groundwork for free contraception in B.C.."
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2023-04-16 – Vancouver Is Awesome: "Birth control users finding limitations in province's coverage, but equivalents are available."
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2023-04-13 – Turtle Island News: "Contraception Becomes More Accessible for Remote First Nations."
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2023-04-12 – ABC News, Australia: "Calls for Australia to make contraception free following similar moves by British Columbia, parts of Europe."
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2023-04-12 – SickBoy Podcast: "F*ck The Patriarchy - Free Access To Prescription Contraception in BC."
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2023-04-12 – Penticton Herald: "Contraception becomes more accessible for remote First Nations."
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2023-04-12 – CTV News, Vancouver: "B.C.'s free birth control program puts some women at danger: SWAN Vancouver."
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2023-04-10 – The Conversation: "British Columbia’s coverage of contraceptives should inspire the rest of North America."
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2023-04-10 – CTV News, Vancouver Island: "Long waits still expected as B.C. introduces free prescription contraception."
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2023-04-05 – Merritt Herald: "Free contraception now available to BC residents."
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2023-04-04 – BCCN&M: "Contraceptives coverage in B.C.: Information for prescribers."
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2023-04-03 – CKPG: "Contraception is now free in BC."
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2023-04-03 – CBC Radio: "Daybreak North with Carolina de Ryk."
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2023-04-02 – CBC Radio: "B.C. is the first jurisdiction in Canada to make birth control free."
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2023-04-01 – CTV News, Vancouver: "Access to free birth control begins in British Columbia."
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2023-04-01 – Global News: "Health Matters: Free contraception coverage begins."
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2023-04-01 – Times Colonist: "Birth control covered by PharmaCare in B.C. starting today."
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2023-04-01 – DailyHive: "British Columbians can get free birth control starting today."
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2023-04-01 – CHEK News: "B.C. begins to rollout free prescription contraceptives for all residents."
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2023-04-01 – Alaska highway News: "Birth control covered by PharmaCare in B.C. starting today."
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2023-04-01 – VictoriaNow: "Birth control is now free in BC, a first in Canada."
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2023-04-01 – Radio Canada: "La Colombie-Britannique fournit désormais gratuitement des contraceptifs sur ordonnance."
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2023-04-01 – Vancouver Sun: "B.C.'s free contraception coverage begins Saturday, April 1."
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2023-03-31 – City News Vancouver: "B.C.'s free birth control program begins April 1."
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2023-03-31 – McGill Catalyst: "British Columbia’s Free Contraception Plan: A Win for Reproductive Rights."
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2023-03-31 – Global News: "Free prescribed contraception begins in B.C. on April 1. Is your method covered?"
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2023-03-31 – Global News: "Free contraceptives in B.C. begins Saturday."
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2023-03-28 – The Gauntlet: "B.C. offering free contraceptives: Should the rest of Canada follow suit?"
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2023-03-27 – CBC News: "Prescription birth control to be free in B.C. starting April 1, but not everything will be covered."
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2023-03-27 – UBC: "Knowledge exchange results in free prescription contraception for British Columbians."
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2023-03-26 – CBC News: "Free contraception in BC."
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2023-03-25 – Saanich News: "MLA Report: Budget 2023 invests in our people and communities."
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2023-03-23 – Over The Edge: "British Columbia will be Canada’s first province/territory to provide free contraception."
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2023-03-20 – Richmond News: "Majority of Canadians support sexual health and rights, poll finds."
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2023-03-20 – Daily Hive: "All the ways British Columbians will receive extra cash or save in April."
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2023-03-20 – Kamloops.Me: "Third enhanced BC Family Benefit arrives."
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2023-03-20 – Trail Times: "B.C. families to see last topped up benefit payment before permanent increase in July."
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2023-03-19 – Her Campus: "B.C. becomes the first province to make contraceptives free in Canada."
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2023-03-16 – Energetic City: "B.C. to provide free prescription contraception to residents."
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2023-03-16 – The interior News: "B.C. pharmacists gain increased discretion in prescribing."
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2023-03-16 – The Tyee: "Do You Think Free Contraception Should Be Available Across Canada?"
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2023-03-15 – Action Canada for Sexual Health and Right: "No-cost contraception is the leadership Canada needs to follow."
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2023-03-15 – CKPG Today: "British Columbia makes history covering all prescribed contraception."
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2023-03-15 – The Ashcroft-Cache Creek: "The Editor’s Desk: The province and the pill."
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2023-03-15 – The Douglas Students' Union: "Douglas Students Applaud AccessBC Budget win!"
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2023-03-14 – The Rocky Mountain Goat: "Editorial – Free contraception shows BC’s leadership on healthcare."
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2023-03-14 – The Peak: "BC becomes the first province to offer free prescription contraception to all residents."
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2023-03-13 – Meet Me In the Middle Podcast: "Free Birth Control in British Columbia."
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2023-03-13 – Medscape: "British Columbia, Canada, to Offer Free Prescription Contraception."
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2023-03-13 – The Hill Times: "No-cost contraception is the leadership Canada needs to follow."
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2023-03-09 – Peace Arch News: "LETTERS: Free birth control a good investment for B.C."
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2023-03-09 – Energetic City: "Women’s Resource Society excited about free contraception in B.C."
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2023-03-09 – Global Novine: "BESPLATNA KONTRACEPCIJA Kanadska provincija proračunom osigurala lakši pristup zdravstvenoj zaštiti."
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2023-03-09 – Peace Arch News: "Free birth control a good investment for B.C."
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2023-03-09 – The Globe and Mail, The Decibel: "B.C.’s groundbreaking plan to fund birth control."
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2023-03-08 – Castanet: "Contraception for all."
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2023-03-08 – CBC Kids: "B.C. will offer free birth control. How this teen helped make that happen."
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2023-03-08 – Government of BC: "Province recognizes International Women’s Day, takes action on gender equity."
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2023-03-08 – CFNR Network: "B.C. marks International Women’s Day with contraceptive funding."
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2023-03-08 – Sing Tao: "卑詩致力婦女平權 成加國首個免費提供避孕藥具省分."
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2023-03-08 – Times Colonist: "B.C. provides list of birth-control methods to be covered."
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2023-03-06 – The Globe and Mail: "Hats off to B.C.: Universal access to contraception is good social policy."
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2023-03-06 – Castanet: "Free contraception is good."
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2023-03-07 – Comox Valley News: "The Grassroots Island Group That Got Us Free Birth Control."
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2023-03-05 – Vancouver Sun: "The grassroots movement that made contraception free in B.C."
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2023-03-03 – RadioCanada: "Anticonceptivos con receta serán gratuitos en Columbia Británica."
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2023-03-02 – The Tyee: "Health Benefits, Savings Seen in New Free Contraception Plan."
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2023-03-01 – CBC British Columbia: "AccessBC Marketing Director Sophie Choong on CBC."
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2023-03-01 – CFAX 1070: "Why is it important to have free access to contraception for people in BC?"
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2023-03-01 – The Globe and Mail: "Western Canada: Alberta and B.C. release their provincial budgets."
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2023-03-01 – VanSky: "好消息！卑诗省今年提供免费避孕药."
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2023-03-01 – CBC News: "B.C. to make contraception free — a first in Canada."
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2023-03-01 – Times Colonist: "Health budget includes free contraception, $1-billion boost for mental health and addictions."
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2023-03-01 – Verve Times: "B.C. Budget: Province Becomes First In Canada To Offer Free Prescription Contraception."
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2023-03-01 – HodHod Media: "برای نخستین بار، بریتیش کلمبیا خدمات پیشگیری از بارداری را رایگان میکند."
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2023-03-01 – Archyde: "Free contraception in British Columbia."
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2023-03-01 – National Observer: "B.C. offers free contraception to all residents."
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2023-03-01 – Global News: "B.C.’s free contraception plan renews push for Ottawa, other provinces to follow suit."
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2023-03-01 – Victoria Buzz: "BC to become the first province in Canada to provide free prescription birth control."
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2023-03-01 – The Slice: "British Columbia Becomes First Province to Make Prescription Contraception Free."
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2023-03-01 – The St. Albert Gazette: "B.C.'s move to provide free prescription contraception spurs push for national access."
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2023-03-01 – Noovo Info: "La colombie britannique rend les contraceptifs sur ordonnance gratuits cette annee."
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2023-03-01 – Head Topics Canada: "B.C. budget includes free contraception, $1-billion boost for mental health and addictions."
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2023-03-01 – CBC News: "Prescription birth control will soon be free in B.C. Here's what you need to know."
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2023-03-01 – La Press: "La contraception gratuite en Colombie-Britannique."
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2023-02-28 – CityNews: "B.C's free prescribed contraception plan has advocates 'elated.'"
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2023-02-28 – Vancouver Is Awesome: "B.C. becomes first province to cover cost of prescription contraception."
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2023-02-28 – Georgia Straight: "BC government commits to big investments in Eby’s first budget."
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2023-02-28 – DHS News: "BC wird das erste Unternehmen in Kanada, das bis zum Frühjahr kostenlose verschreibungspflichtige Verhütungsmittel anbietet."
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2023-02-28 – Radio Canada: "La C.-B. deviendra la première province canadienne à couvrir le coût des contraceptifs."
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2023-02-28 – The National Post: "'Beacon of hope': B.C. advocates cheer free contraception promise in 2023 budget."
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2023-02-28 – Village Report: "Here's what people are saying in reaction to the British Columbia budget."
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2023-02-28 – Le Devoir: "«Une lueur d’espoir pour la justice reproductive»: la contraception gratuite en C.-B."
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2023-02-28 – Victoria News: "B.C. to become 1st in Canada to give free prescription contraception by spring."
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2023-02-28 – Q107: "B.C. budget: Province becomes first in Canada to offer free prescription contraception."
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2023-02-28 – CTV News Vancouver Island: "B.C. making prescription contraceptives free this year."
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2023-02-18 – Planet S: "An Overdue Prescription."
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2023-02-17 – RadioCanada: "Playdoyer pour une couverture universelle des frais de contraception."
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2023-02-16 – The Peak: "The ongoing campaign for free contraception by AccessBC."
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2023-02-13 – Victoria Buzz: "‘Basic human right’: Promise of free birth control in BC has yet to be delivered."
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2023-02-13 – BC Greens: "B.C. Greens call for free contraception."
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2023-01-23 – Salam Vancouver: "آیا روش های پیشگیری از بارداری در بریتیش کلمبیا رایگان می شوند؟."
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2023-01-23 – Canada Today: "Is birth control free in British Columbia?"
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2023-01-23 – North Shore New: "SkyTrain ads call for free birth control prescriptions in B.C."
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2023-01-22 – Sing Tao: "卑詩11年級女高中生竭力推廣普及可負擔避孕藥."
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2023-01-22 – Daily Hive News: "Teen is calling on BC government to make prescription contraception free."
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2023-01-22 – BC Bay.com: "卑诗11年级女高中生竭力推广普及可负担避孕药."
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2023-01-22 – Nanaimo News Bulletin: "Demonstrators march in Nanaimo on would-be 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade."
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2023-01-18 – The Squamish Chief: "Following contraceptive advice on social media? Ignore it, research warns."
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2023-01-17 – CTV News: "B.C. premier says 'progress' being made on free birth control promise."
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2023-01-17 – CBC Radio: "On The Island with Gregor Craigie."
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2023-01-17 – Canada Today: "BC Prime Minister says “progress” is being made on promise of free birth control."
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2023-01-17 – City News: "B.C. high school student calls on government to provide free prescription birth control."
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2023-01-17 – CBC Radio: "The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn."
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2023-01-16 – Canada Today: "A billboard will be erected along Pat Bay Hwy calling for free prescription birth control."
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2023-01-16 – Victoria Now: "Billboard calling for free prescription birth control goes up along the Pat Bay Hwy."
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2023-01-16 – VictoriaBuzz: "Free contraception billboard on the Pat Bay meant to remind MLAs of their promises."