Warren speaks with Dr. Ruth Habte, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Resident Physician at UBC, AccessBC Campaign Organizer.

AccessBC has been advocating for universal, no-cost coverage for prescription contraception in BC since 2017. Starting April 1, 2023, BC will become the first jurisdiction in Canada to make prescription contraception free to all residents.

Warren speaks with Dr. Ruth Habte, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Resident Physician at UBC, AccessBC Campaign Organizer.
AccessBC has been advocating for universal, no-cost coverage for prescription contraception in BC since 2017. Starting April 1, 2023, BC will become the first jurisdiction in Canada to make prescription contraception free to all residents.

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Josh & Jade speak with Dr. Mike Benusic, Medical Health Officer with Island Health, about how beach water is tested, what triggers an advisory, and why beaches remain open even when bacteria levels are elevated.

They also dive into what causes those spikes and what symptoms to watch for if you are exposed, including how quickly they can appear and when to seek care.

Find current beach advisories from Island Health:
https://inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/island-health/beach-advisory

A swimmer cools off at a Greater Victoria lake. Several local beaches are currently under water quality advisories.
Image via CTV News

Josh &amp; Jade speak with Dr. Mike Benusic, Medical Health Officer with Island Health, about how beach water is tested, what triggers an advisory, and why beaches remain open even when bacteria levels are elevated.
They also dive into what causes those spikes and what symptoms to watch for if you are exposed, including how quickly they can appear and when to seek care.
Find current beach advisories from Island Health: <a href="https://inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/island-health/beach-advisory">https://inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/island-health/beach-advisory</a> A swimmer cools off at a Greater Victoria lake. Several local beaches are currently under water quality advisories. Image via CTV News

Why is it important to have free access to contraception for people in BC?

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