Paul Quinn

• Benchmark lumber prices jump to a record despite slowdown in sales

  Western spruce, pine & fir lumber prices rose to a four-digit close for the first time on Tuesday, according to market watcher Random Lengths.

  Economy

  Feb 17
• Hotel and condos set to be built where Montreal’s Irish Embassy Pub once stood

  The new owners have plans to turn the structure into a 10-storey building, featuring apartment hotels on the first six floors and condos on the top floors.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2020
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• Canada grapples with shortage of Christmas trees and high prices

  The Great Recession put thousands of American Christmas tree farmers out of business, resulting in far fewer seedlings being planted.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2019
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• Irish Embassy Pub will rebuild after devastating fire

  Two weeks ago, a massive fire broke out on the top floor of the pub spreading to nearby buildings. 

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2018
• Montreal’s Saint Patrick’s Day flag raised to commemorate the 193rd parade

  The United Irish Societies kicked off a month-long of Irish festivities at Place Ville Marie, which will culminate in the annual Saint Patrick's Day parade.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2016