CBC News Online - Morning News Digest - 2015-03-01

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Russians to march in memory of murdered critic of Putin Sun, 1 Mar 2015 06:05:36 EST A memorial march will be held in central Moscow today for opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was shot and killed on Friday. Thousands of people are expected to gather to honour Nemtsov, who had long been a harsh critic of President Vladimir Putin. Read More Crowdfunding campaign for hijab-wearing Que. woman denied day in court tops $20K Sat, 28 Feb 2015 17:43:01 EST A crowdfunding campaign in support of a Quebec woman who was refused her day in court because she was wearing a hijab has raised more than $20,000 in its first day. Read More 5 things you might not know about tonight’s Canadian Screen Awards gala Sun, 1 Mar 2015 05:00:00 EST The Canadian Screen Awards for homegrown film and TV shows airs tonight. Here are five things you might not know about the show. Read More Social media: Are we as informed as we think we are? Sun, 1 Mar 2015 05:00:00 EST Upstairs in a Toronto restaurant, a few dozen strangers mingle and drink, laughing and leaning into conversations. They’re talking about everything from terrorism and education to robotics and marriage, and they are escaping the silos imposed by social media. Read More Coke's lower sugar level in Canada may not affect sweetness Sun, 1 Mar 2015 05:00:00 EST Coca-Cola is cutting the amount of sugar in Coke, reducing calories and maybe improving the bottom line. But that doesn't necessarily mean it will taste less sweet. Read More More Headlines Harper government examines game-playing to motivate bureaucrats Egypt declares Hamas 'a terrorist organization' Raphaëlle de Groot turns 'emotional burdens' into art Defiant Nemtsov supporters 'not afraid' after opposition leader's murder Mystery of missing Malaysian jet prompts new plane-tracking effort Spock's ears: A signature — and a burden — for Leonard Nimoy Norwegian novelist thinks Newfoundlanders are fat Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway has 'right person' as successor Image of 'Jihadi John' as adult emerges Shooting at Toronto McDonald's leaves 2 men dead, 1 injured