Good morning, it's Thursday, February 5. Clear skies today. High minus 8, it's minus 11 degrees. Dollar trading at 7328. Gasoline at 135.9. I'm Daniel Coulombe. Two people were hurt after a possible explosion sparked a major fire in Kanisataki yesterday evening. The blaze broke out at about 6 P.m. in a building behind the Medharma Cannabis Dispensary on Ron Saint Philomain. Witnesses reported a boom. At least one victim suffered facial burns. The SQ is investigating, but so far, no details on what caused the blast. Ottawa is set to unveil a new national automotive strategy today, scrapping the electric vehicle sales mandate and replacing it with European-style emission standards. The plan also brings back consumer EV rebates and includes A $1.5 billion fund for charging infrastructure. The move comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney paused the mandate during the trade fight with the U.S. with automakers pushing for a full reset. Prime Minister Mark Carney is doubling down on Canada's role as a middle power, telling the World Economic Forum that countries like ours can shape a new global order by working together. He warned that great powers are using economic integration as coercion and said middle nations must build coalition's rooted in human rights and sovereignty. Experts say Canada's soft power, culture, institutions and diversity could help build the trust needed to make that strategy work. Light 1067 In sports, Canadians rolled into Winnipeg and dominated, beating the Jets 5-1, Brendan Gallagher and Josh Anderson. Each had a goal and two assists. Sam Montalbo was outstanding with 36 saves. Montreal has now picked up points and five straight. Winnipeg scored first, but the Habs took over late in the opening period and never looked back heading into the break. LA Kings made a splash before the Olympic trade freeze, landing star winger Artemy Panarin from the Rangers. New York gets prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional pick, Panarin signed a two-year extension at $11 million per season. Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna is facing serious legal trouble. The 18-year-old Penn State forward, projected to go first overall in June's draft, has been charged with felony aggravated assault after an alleged incident at a state college bar that left a man with a broken jaw. Light 1067 weather clear today, high minus 8. Clear skies tonight, low minus 17. Friday periods of snow, high minus 8. Right now, Now it's minus 10 degrees from the Light 1067 News Center. I'm Daniel Coulombe.