World Report January 26: Monday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Jan 26, 2026 Blistering winter storms and power outages sweep large parts of Canada, forcing travel chaos and community sheltering. New grocery and GST relief measures are announced as federal-provincial EV talks heat up. Legal scrutiny of ICE operations follows a controversial Minneapolis shooting. Houthi threats disrupt shipping in the Red Sea. Radon is highlighted as a growing indoor lung cancer risk and building code changes aim to help.
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Storm Causes Widespread Disruption
- A severe winter storm brought extreme cold, heavy snow and power outages across Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes.
- Thousands faced outages, flight cancellations and over 125 crashes, stressing emergency shelters and response systems.
GST Rebate Top-Up For Groceries
- The federal government will raise GST rebate payments 25% for five years and add a one-time 50% top-up in June to ease grocery costs.
- Eligible lower and middle income families could see up to $400 extra for singles and $800 for a couple with two kids.
Federal-Provincial Tension Over EV Talks
- Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to meet Ontario Premier Doug Ford amid tensions over EV market talks with China.
- The meeting aims to address provincial complaints about being excluded from federal negotiations.