Margaret Moss Health Unit

07/29/2026

Come to the Cowichan Library for a Super Clinic with both the Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada to get your taxes filed, and find out more about the benefits, credits, pensions, programs, and services you may be entitled to!

Free! Drop-in!
August 4 from 10am-2:30pm at the Cowichan Library

💰Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)💰
• Tax Slip information (T4, T5007, T4A-Pension, T4A- OAS and more)
• Notice of Assessments (NOAs) and Assistance with CRA correspondence
• Benefits and Credits information: Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Canada Child Benefit (CCB), GST/HST credit, Canada Worker’s Benefit (CWB)
• Account updates (address, contact number, etc.)

🍁Service Canada🍁
• NEW Canada Disability Benefit – Information and Application
• Canadian Dental Care Plan-Information and Application/Attestation
• Pension information – Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan
• Get a Social Insurance Number (birth certificate in most cases will be required)
• Receive an access code to sign up for online My Service Canada
• General Government of Canada information

**Please bring any ID you have as what is required will depend on the services accessed**

For more information, please contact the library by phone 250-746-7661 or email [email protected]

07/29/2026

What you see isn’t always safe. Check beach advisories before you swim. 🏊

To stay safe:

- Avoid swimming if the water looks murky or after heavy rain
- Don’t swallow beach water
- Stay out of the water if you have cuts or feel unwell
- Shower and wash hands after swimming

Find current advisories: islandhealth.ca/beach-safety

07/24/2026

A single measles case has been confirmed in the Greater Nanaimo region.

We are following up directly with people who have been exposed. The risk to the public remains low.

You may have been exposed to measles if you were at one of these locations on July 12, 2026:

- Woodgrove Centre (12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m) Specifically Lululemon, Booster Juice and SportChek. If you were not in one of these specific stores during the time noted, the risk to you is extremely low.
- Beban Park Golf Course, indoor check in area (10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.)

If you may have been exposed and have not been vaccinated against measles or are unsure, are immunocompromised, have an exposed child under one year of age, or are pregnant, please call 250-519-3575.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/E52250Zr4OR

07/22/2026

Just an update that our Sun Safety Baby Talk session on July 28th is cancelled due to staffing challenges. So sorry for those who were hoping to join in.

Baby Talk returns in August at Margaret Moss Health Unit with some great session planned! Group happens every Tuesday from 10-11:30am. Drop on by for some casual connection and information!

06/25/2026

You are not alone, and what happened is not your fault. After sexual assault or intimate partner violence, even basic needs can feel overwhelming.

Comfort kits help provide clothing, toiletries and food support during a difficult time.

Forensic nurse examiners provide care and support. Survivors can choose medical care with or without an exam, and can decide whether or not to involve police.

Thank you to We're Here For You Canada for donating the kits.

Find support: islandhealth.ca/sexual-violence

06/25/2026

Happening this morning online through The Pregnancy Hub

Are you wondering about the postpartum experience?

Do you have questions about what to expect after you give birth?

Join The Pregnancy HUB on Wednesday June 25th, for a FREE 1-hour class on your body after birth!

You can register by visiting our website, or by sending us a DM!

06/24/2026

06/24/2026

Here is what to look forward to in July for Baby Talk at Margaret Moss Health Unit! Happening every Tuesday from 10:00-11:30am for caregivers and their little ones under 12 months. Come on and drop in and connect with other families in the community! Looking forward to welcoming you to the unit.

If you have any questions, give us a call at 250-709-3050. Ideas for future Baby Talk sessions? Let us know your ideas below!

06/17/2026

The next Connect Parenting support program starts July 23rd! Check out the poster for more information or contact Cowichan Valley Youth Services at 250-748-0232 or by email at [email protected]