Montreal News Roundup: Deals, Disputes and a Shark Surprise

Quebec election campaign enters day 27 ahead of final debate Quebec election race tightens as leaders head into the final televised debate Polls favor the PQ, but a minority government and postelection alliances loom Quebec parties face questions over possible alliances PQ alliance debate: StPierre Plamondon rejects deals with the Conservatives As election tensions rise, see where party leaders stand and what it means Montreal bluecollar workers and city reach tentative deal, avoiding strike Montreal bluecollar workers strike averted with tentative deal on new contract Protect city services and keep the road world championships on track Diesel spill closes Highway 20 ramp in Montreal Diesel spill on Highway 20 in Montreal slows westbound traffic and closes ramp Check the latest closure details and diversion updates as cleanup continues Journalist says he was beaten by Montreal police at antiAI protest Montreal police assault probe raises press freedom concerns after protest clash Journalists and advocates demand accountability as the case heads to review Montreal adopts bylaw banning insults against municipal employees Montreal bylaw bans abuse of police and city workers with fines up to $2,000 Critics warn of vague limits on speech, but supporters say it protects staff Guy Turcotte denied supervised outings from prison Guy Turcotte parole denial follows the Quebec father's life sentence for murder See why the board cited accountability concerns and the case's lasting gravity Alex Newhook discusses contract extension and season goals Alex Newhook contract extension gives the Canadiens stability and Cup ambition He explains why Montreal fits and what it means for his next NHL step 30foot basking shark draws crowds in Nova Scotia Basking shark sighting in Halifax's Bedford Basin draws crowds to the waterfront Experts say the 30foot filter feeder is harmless and a rare summer spectacle