CBC News Online - Montreal Digest - 2015-03-13

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Woman charged in death of baby at Mirabel daycare Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:02:12 EDT Woman charged in death of baby at Mirabel daycare Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:02:12 EDT A 60-year-old woman is charged in the death of an 11-month-old boy that happened in 2011. It was initially reported as an accident; however, further forensic analysis shows otherwise. Read More Busting the gender gap in the gaming industry Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:24:53 EDT The number of women working in the video-gaming industry is rising, but many say the real way to increase diversity is to show young women the success stories. Read More Montreal experts give their tips for first-time hackathoners Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:12:31 EDT With CBC's first hackathon starting on Friday night, we sought the collective wisdom of people in the Montreal tech community to gather some tips for first time participants. Read More Another Maple Spring? Coming student strikes may extend past 2-week run Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:55:29 EDT With support from at least 30,000 students in Montreal, Quebec City and Chicoutimi, student groups say the coming student strike beginning March 21 could be extended past its initial two-week run. Read More Rania El-Alloul declines $50K crowdfunded donation Fri, 13 Mar 2015 06:57:38 EDT Rania El-Alloul, the Montreal woman who was asked by Quebec Court Justice Eliana Marengo to remove her hijab, has declined a crowdfunded donation of more than $50,000, saying the money could be put to better use. Read More More Headlines Ski coach charged with sex abuse was investigated 2 decades ago: Alpine Canada Trio of Saint-Michel firebombings linked, Montreal police say From idea to company: Montreal company Gymbirds shows us how Father of Quebec girl abducted by mother preparing to fight for her return Pig's head found outside Montreal police union headquarters Measles count in Lanaudière region rises to 136 Visual artists raise concern as Loto-Québec suspends purchases Grocery store, mosque catch fire on Jean-Talon Street Andie's All-Stars: Fabrice Vil Raif Badawi flogging delayed for 9th week in a row