The world is abuzz with recent developments, and there are many updates that are making headlines globally. The ongoing pandemic has been a cause of concern and has brought about changes and challenges in various spheres. Here are some of the top Canadian News Today stories from around the world. COVID-19 Developments: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a major concern globally. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Omicron variant a “variant of concern.” With the new variant spreading rapidly, many countries have imposed travel restrictions and tightened rules to curb its spread.