City of Kamloops to offer free menstrual products in four city washrooms

KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops has begun offering free menstrual products at four facilities across the community as a pilot project.

The program began on Monday (Jan. 23), with the period products available inside the washrooms at City Hall, 105 Seymour Street, the Tournament Capital Centre, and McArthur Island Sports and Event Centre.

“For too many members of our community, menstruation is a matter of social stigma and financial hardship that prevents them from fully participating in city life,” says Colleen Quigley, the City’s Director of Human Resources and Safety. “Those barriers shouldn’t exist. By providing free access to period products, we make Kamloops more equitable and inclusive for all residents.”

The city is looking for feedback on the program through a survey at Kamloops.ca/PeriodProductInitiative.

Based on feedback and the ultimate success of the pilot, the city is looking to expand the program to other public washrooms in the city.