Since the reopening of Quebec's Roxham Road last November, the unauthorized border point has seen the highest number of irregular border crossers in nearly five years.
MONTREAL One of Montreal s oldest hospitals will become a homeless shelter on Thursday. Hotel Dieu, which was founded by Jeanne Mance in 1645, is among two sites that will become temporary shelters. The new shelters will open as two other temporary sites close. Hotel Place Dupuis and the Pierre-Charbonneau Arena both served in that capacity during the pandemic, as permanent shelters saw their ability to serve the homeless population stretched by increased demand and the pressures of social distancing. Hotel Dieu s patients and staff have been moved to the CHUM superhospital site, though the CHUM still owns the building. The 24/7 facility will be funded by the CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l Ile-de-Montreal.
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