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UNBC could become first Canadian University to offer free menstrual products in bathrooms
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After a new initiative, the University of Northern BC could become the first University in the country to offer free menstrual products on its campuses.
Known as the Period Promise Campaign, started by the United Way, aims to tackle the issue of period poverty – many people who need to use these products cannot afford them.
The Northern British Columbia Graduate Student Society has been advocating for UNBC to provide free menstrual products in all of its washrooms, but the project still has a little ways to go.
Public participation will be solicited to help finalize the qathet regional housing needs assessment, which has studied housing throughout the area. Later this month, two virtual open houses will. . .
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PG, Regional District of Fraser Fort George receive funding to assess future housing needs
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The Province is investing nearly $1 million to 26 communities including Prince George and the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George assess and report on local housing needs, so governments can ensure they deliver homes for residents.
“Local governments and First Nations play a critical role in addressing the housing crisis, and the impacts of COVID-19 on people and communities have reinforced just how important it is to support them in their efforts,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs.
“This funding will help communities determine exactly what kind of housing people need and will support healthy and resilient communities across B.C. well into the future.”