Urban beekeeping gives homeless Montrealers confidence, autonomy

Standing on Accueil Bonneau’s rooftop in Old Montreal, overlooking de la Commune St., it’s easy to spot almost every “must-see” attraction for the city’s flock of summer tourists. 
But on that roof, you will also find eight carefully arranged beehives. And when one is opened up, with a waft of sweet honey and the buzz of the bees, the view is no longer the focus. 
Each summer, about 10 men from the Old Montreal day shelter are in charge of everything