March 1, 2022 | Russian forces cause heavy damage in Kharkiv as a massive convoy approaches Kyiv. We’re in Poland where thousands of Ukrainian refugees are hoping to seek shelter from war. Plus, how three RCMP officers tried to manage the chaos during the Nova Scotia mass shooting.

00:00 The National for March 1, 2022
01:22 Russia targets Ukraine’s major cities
05:27 Russian military convoy outside Kyiv
07:42 Ukrainian refugees pour into Poland
11:08 Biden delivers his first State of the Union
13:46 Europe unites behind Ukraine
16:02 Canada pledges $100M in aid for Ukraine
16:22 Canada imposes new sanctions on Russia
16:52 Sanctions put the squeeze on Russia
19:03 Russians in Canada struggle to navigate war
22:16 First Nation announces possible gravesites
24:28 N.S. mass shooting police recordings
27:27 Russian strikes on Ukraine intensify
28:11 Canadians volunteering to fight for Ukraine
31:35 How Russia might adapt its military tactics
34:50 Kyiv resident says morale remains high
38:46 Choir performs Ukrainian anthem at Jets game
39:36 MLB cancels start of regular season
39:51 Alberta lifts COVID-19 mask mandate
40:15 Ontario lifts more COVID-19 restrictions
40:32 Relaxed COVID-19 rules a concern for some
42:47 Queen back to work after COVID-19 case
43:23 The Moment: Polar bear vs. dog

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