A new shelter village for people over the age of 50 who are homeless opened Monday in Dartmouth, N.S.

The site on Atlantic Street has 41 Pallet shelters — tiny homes offering a warm and secure place to sleep — along with three bathroom units that include showers, sinks and toilets.

The executive director of the Atlantic Community Shelter Society, which is operating the village, said up to six people were expected to move in by the end of the day.

"The objective is to have people move in and as soo…