Media

B.C. premier says 'progress' being made on free birth control promise
CTV News, Jan. 17, 2023
B.C. Premier David Eby says his government is making progress on providing free access to prescription birth control as advocates urge the NDP to make good on a campaign promise quickly. On the side of the Pat Bay Highway, drivers heading from the ferry to Victoria will see a billboard that reads "Free contraception is long overdue" and urges them to write to Eby.

The Early edition with Stephen Quinn
CBC Radio, Jan. 17, 2023
A group advocating for access to free contraception in BC has begun an advertising campaign in the leadup to the provincial budget. We hear from Surrey high school student Sophie Choong, the marketing director for AccessBC.

Free contraception billboard on the Pat Bay meant to remind MLAs of their promises
Victoria Buzz, Jan. 16, 2023
“Our fundraising campaign was massively successful, we look forward to our advertisements bringing greater attention to the AccessBC cause and we hope that it will help mobilize as wide a range of people as possible to pressure the government to include this important issue into the 2023 provincial budget.”

Radio West with Sarah Penton
CBC Radio, Dec. 14, 2022
A Vancouver-based advocacy group called Access BC is working to make contraception free for everyone after premier David Eby included this in the health minister's marching orders. Interview with our very own Dr. Ruth Habte.

The Current with Matt Galloway
CBC Radio, Dec. 13, 2022
And an advocacy group in B.C. is calling on the provincial government to make prescription contraception free for everyone. We discuss the impact that might have with Dr. Wendy Norman, the Family Planning Public Health Research Chair with the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. (Listen at ~58 minutes).

Access BC réclame la contraception gratuite promise par le gouvernement
Radio Canada, Dec. 11, 2022
Un organisme qui milite pour la contraception sur ordonnance gratuite en Colombie-Britannique talonne le gouvernement provincial pour qu’il l’inclue dans son prochain budget, rappelant au Nouveau Parti démocratique (NPD) sa promesse de la campagne électorale de 2020.

Advocates seek funding for free contraception in next B.C. budget
Globe and Mail, Dec. 8, 2022
A B.C. advocacy group says it’s going to push the government to fulfill a promise to cover the cost of prescription contraception, and for it to be included in the next provincial budget. The B.C. NDP promised to make prescription contraception free for all as part of its 2020 campaign, in what would be a first for a provincial government.

Government needs to deliver of promise of free contraception
Castanet, October 4, 2022
In the last provincial election I celebrated that all parties promised free contraception for women. That was something that everyone could agree on. It is something I have continued to ask for, formally as (B.C. Liberal) health critic and now as the critic for gender, equity and diversity. I am disappointed the NDP government has had six years to deliver on its promise and it hasn’t yet. Which is why I will continue to press Health Minister Adrian Dix on this (issue). Why is it so important? Equity.

AccessBC: The case for no-cost contraception in British Columbia
BCMJ, September 7, 2022
"Doctor, can I have a Mirena IUD? I can’t afford to get pregnant again,” asked a postpartum patient who had multiple adverse conditions in pregnancy. “Of course, let’s chat about it,” I replied. “You don’t understand, my OB said she might be able to get me one for free.”

BCFS endorses campaign for free contraceptives in B.C.
The Runner, August 27, 2022
The British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) has endorsed the AccessBC campaign to provide every British Columbian with better access to contraceptives. AccessBC, a campaign that began in 2017, calls on the B.C. government to lower the cost of contraceptives so everyone in the province can access it, regardless of their income.

Roe v. Wade overturned, bringing B.C.'s reproductive access into focus
BurnabyNow, June 24, 2022
“The news coming out of United States is horrifying,” Teale Phelps Bondaroff, chair and co-founder of AccessBC, told Glacier Media in May following the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion.
“When we see a draft opinion, like the one that we saw in United States coming forward that fundamentally undermines a person's right to choose what happens to their body, we have feelings of outrage and frustration and horror and anger.”

Advocates for free contraception disappointed election promise wasn't funded in 2022 B.C. budget
CBC, March 3, 2022
A B.C. advocacy group is calling on the provincial government to provide free prescription contraception to all British Columbians after it was promised during the 2020 election campaign but not included in the 2022 provincial budget. In a statement, Access B.C. says it was extremely disappointed in the lack of funding and wants the B.C. NDP to "fulfill its election promise to make all forms of prescription contraception universally accessible at no cost."

B.C. NDP promises free prescription contraception if elected
The Globe and Mail,
October 14, 2021
“This is such an important step,” said Chen. “It has been such a barrier for people to be able to have their basic reproductive health and rights.”
The party said the program to provide, for example, oral contraceptive pills or intrauterine devices, will cost the government $60 million a year.
Chen said the move to make prescription contraception free is a continuation of the effort the government made to have free menstrual products in the bathrooms of all public schools.
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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."
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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2019-10-02 – 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.”