Bonhill minister shares memories of Prince Philip after weekend with Royals at Balmoral
Rev Ian Miller described meeting the Duke an honour after a stay with the Royals, where he was invited to a family barbecue. (Image: Getty Images)
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Saint John, NB, Canada / The Wave
Apr 8, 2021 5:37 PM
The chairperson for the Simonds local service district believes changes to the voting process could suppress turnout in the upcoming advisory committee elections.
John Cairns says LSD elections typically take place at a pre-determined meeting spot, like a fire hall. However, this year, changes due to COVID-19 concerns will bring nomination meetings to Zoom and teleconferences, while voters must register to vote by phone or email by April 14.
“There’s an older demographic, a lot of them wouldn’t know about Zoom, and some of them have probably never been on a teleconference in their life,” Cairns said.
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: 7 new cases, most people in hospital since pandemic began
New Brunswick has seven new cases of COVID-19 and 20 people in hospital a record high since the pandemic began, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jennifer Russell announced Thursday.
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There have been 3,484 reports of suspected side effects from COVID-19 vaccines administered in Ireland, the latest figures from the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) show.
The agency, which monitors the safety of medicines, said the most commonly reported side effects are in line with those typically associated with vaccinations such as headaches, muscle pain and nausea.
The HRPA also said there have been no reports of the side effects found by the Norwegian Medicines Agency, which led Ireland and some EU nations to temporarily suspend use of the AstraZeneca vaccine this week.
The HRPA has received around 3,484 reports of suspended side effects from coronavirus vaccines.