Ontario creates new rules for real estate brokerages in light of iPro Realty scandal

Ontario real estate brokerages will soon be required to submit annual financial filings to the province’s industry regulator in a move it says will “strengthen financial oversight.” Starting Oct. 1, all brokerages will be required to “attest to and submit” information about financial statements, trust and access, unclaimed trust monies and compliance attestations, the Real…

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Fake guns, real danger: Halifax police warn about rising trend among youth – Halifax

Halifax police say they’re issuing a “plea” to youth about imitation firearms and the danger they pose both for the community and the young people themselves. Halifax Regional Police (HRP) spoke to media Wednesday about the “concerning trend” they’ve noticed. “There’s a real possibility of us going to these calls three times a week that…

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