News of the day: Early retirement incentives to reduce department operating budgets; Senators and Habs enter high‑stakes off‑season; Is our restaurant critic out of touch with diners' palates?

The Salvation Army says rising costs mean its plan to build a new shelter and social services hub on Montreal Road will not move ahead as originally proposed. The local councillor and the head of one advocacy group hope any future project on the site focuses on housing rather than shelter beds.