Ontario has paused the use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 for first doses over increased concern about rare blood clots. Palestinian militants and Israeli forces exchange rocket fire, killing at least 30 people. Plus, Canada’s efforts to keep the Line 5 pipeline running.

00:00 The National for May 11, 2021
00:47 Ontario, Alberta pause AstraZeneca 1st doses
05:16 Trudeau offers optimism for summer
05:54 B.C. to offer three days paid sick leave
06:17 Escalating violence between Israelis, Palestinians
09:02 9 killed in Russia school shooting
11:18 Sex offender used as ‘peer mentor’ at trauma retreat
14:52 Spring flooding devastates N.W.T. community
19:34 Kentucky Derby trainer blames ointment
19:54 Line 5 pipeline shutdown deadline
23:07 Sport climbing to make its Olympic debut
29:20 Yellowknife speed skater Wren Acorn perseveres
33:07 Arkansas bans transgender youth treatment
39:42 4,000 attend Brit Awards as part of test
40:11 Canadian suing TikTok owners for using her voice
42:49 The Moment

#AstraZeneca
#MiddleEast
#Line5

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