Media
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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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2019-10-02 – 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.”