Salvation Army proposal for Vanier draws over 150 deputations to city hall

More than 150 people signed up to address council’s planning committee on the Salvation Army’s application to build a shelter and health complex, making it one of the most high-profile municipal issues in Mayor Jim Watson’s administration.
The committee, which is taking the rare step of meeting in council chambers, could take up to three days to hear all the delegates.
The Salvation Army wants to build a shelter and health facility at 333 Montreal Rd., where the Concorde Motel