National News Briefs – Local Skim St. Catharines

WHO Could End COVID-19 Emergency Declaration – On Monday, World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will decide whether COVID-19 should continue to be declared a “public health emergency of international concern”. However, whether the declaration remains or is ended, it will not effect Canada’s response to COVID-19. (CP24)
More Police For Toronto Transit – Toronto police will increase their presence on the TTC starting immediately as a direct response to public safety concerns over violence and criminal acts on the transit system. As well, off-duty police officers will be used in an overtime capacity throughout the day and into the evening to patrol the TTC. (City News)
More Snow For Ontario – Ontario will feel the full force of winter in the coming days as additional rounds of snow and colder air descend on the province. Locally, Niagara could see 5-10 cm of snow through Sunday. (Weather Network)